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[Cindy Procious]

(In 50 years I have never had a photographer show my "good" side, which is of course the one I favor in the mirror.)

But of course!

I usually overstate things ad nauseam

On the contrary, sir. Your posts are, in my opinion, the most informative, instructive, and thorough on the entire forum. You know it is human nature to proceed along the path one has set out for themselves, and in seeking opinions of others, to soundly agree with those opinions that parallel that same path.

Nevertheless, you go to extraordinary lengths to answer those pleas for help, regardless of whether your advice will be heeded.

Often we forget to thank those who matter to us - so I must thank you Steven, for all you add to this forum. When I see a post of yours, I settle in for a good read.

Even if you do throw out the occasional wacky advice.

[Patricia Joyce]

I did some sketching this weekend and realized I would have a hard time doing Kris "flipped", everything looks too crooked!!

So, back to the drawing board. I looked through some earlier shots and found this one. The color is terrible because the lighting was a regular bulb.

I am not sure, I may have to go back and take more photos and that just means it will be awhile before I can begin this portrait because he is not home the next couple of weekends...

I do, apreciate your advice and all your comments, and comments on comments! It is a great volley of things for me to think about!!

[Mike McCarty]

If you are creating a black and white drawing why not just eliminate the color in the photograph?

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you, Mike! This image looks better than the one I printed on my printer in black and white!

[Michele Rushworth]

In creating a drawing from this photo the only change I'd make would be to soften the edge of the cast shadow from his nose that falls onto the cheek on our right.

[Patricia Joyce]

Yeah, that bothers me, too.

BTW, I found the book I had mentioned last week, and forgot to bring it to work this morning. My computer at home has been down. I will try to remember it tomorrow.