Portraits of LA project - 3

This is first-time small business owner José González in front of his place on South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles (May 2010).

Image Details:  Nikon D70s w/Nikkor 18-55 f3.4-4.5 DX AF

Portraits of LA - 2

A photographer friend of mine emailed me to say that while he liked the portrait I posted yesterday, he thought the picture might benefit from a little cropping, to bring the subject into tighter focus. After a little reflection, I find I agree with him, so here's the edited result. (Note that I applied a hint of dodging around the subject's head to help separate him from the dark background.)



Tip o'the hat to Marc PoKempner.

Portraits of LA project

A sample of my progress on my Portraits of LA project.

Broadway people

In their infinite mystery, thousands of people walk the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Where do they come from? Where are they going? Who are they, really? I don't know the answers to these questions, but I do know that to them, I too am just another stranger passing by.