portraits

PART1

This is a photo of chello master, Pablo Casals, by photographer Yousuf Karsh. This is a candid portrait because Casals isn't aware of the photographer. I picked this photo because I find its elements appropriate and even poetic. The artist facing back at the photographer and the black and white element works perfectly together. It feels like Casals doesn't want to be disturb because he's been taken over by his own music, and it also gives a lonely feeling. The background/location of the photo, a bare room, carries out the loneliness of the artist.

This is a photo of David James by photographer Chris Gloag. This is location portrait because the photo was taken outdoor, where the photographer doesn't have complete control, and also because James is aware of the photographer. I pick this photo because I like the energy it present. The poise of the goaltender tells you that he is getting ready for the game mentally, and pumped up. The position of the sun, shinning on the player carries out the energy feeling. I also like how the photographer add in the caption "last man" in the background. Saying that james is the last man of his team, the last defending line that his team relies on.

PART 2