Granny

Col, you have a great feel for the portrait - candid and formal. Like your candid shot of 'Mom', it neither beautifies or detracts, but captures an aspect of the individual that someone who knew them would instantly recognize. Getting those expressions, postures is an art of its own. 'Reminds me of Bresson's portrature - done w/ less famous people.

That was a compliment I don't deserve but, I thank you anyway. Regardless the film/camera I'd never be an HCB but always have loved taking candids or informal/formal portraits be it on the street or studio.

The book on HCB I've loved is "An Inner Silence" - which I went through again today. His portraits seemed to tell a story about the subject, capturing posture, setting, expression - that communicated alot. That telling of the story is what seems to show in your portraiture. It strictly a personal preference, but I prefer the everyday people - family, friends, stranger on the street - to the celebrity figures. HCB: "I'm seeking above all an inner silence. I am trying to translate the personality and not an expression." http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72333.An_Inner_Silence# 'Don't mean to cause discomfort by the comparison - won't mention it more. But you have a talent for the portrait.

I wasn't discomforted, quite the contrary. To be compared with HCB is the highest compliment, IMHO, one could receive but, I don't see myself in the same category as he. If you enjoy his work and readings I recommend "The Modern Century". It's a large, heavy book about him and his photos, which are plentiful.