First off portraits.

OK seen as its miserable out there today I thought ide have a shot at something a lil easier than macroing a spider

Ive never really tryed portraits before but if anyone could give me and tips or improvements ide appreciate it!

These were all taken in a bedroom with the normal camera flash (I dont have a flash gun etc atm)
with the natural daylight and the room light for help.

[IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/titchgamer/kerry/stare.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/titchgamer/kerry/stare2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/titchgamer/kerry/stare3.jpg[/IMG]

Cheers

and one mix just for the fun of it lol

[IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/titchgamer/kerry/bwblurstare.jpg[/IMG]

The last shot cropped back and all in B/W would be better. The others are not to my taste.

LOL fair enough, thanks dave

You have a super model there, but she looks a bit fed up...perhaps it's the rain.

I do like the pose in the last shot. Not so sure about the black and white, but it could be argued that the expression and the monochrome look as she surveys the lousy weather could be a valid point. If that's what you had in mind, then fair enough, and keep thinking!

I like the BW versions. particularly the last.
But I would forget the flash, leave her where she is and get in front of her so one side of her face is lit by the window. You could experiment with a polystyrene or paper reflector on the other side to fill in the shadows or go for a Rembrandt-style shadow down one side.
Either way, don't be afraid to get in close and focus on the eyes.
also, make sure the background is plain, or appropriate (no window frames sticking out of her head).

Thanks guys. Yes it was ment to show the "misserable weather" effect. Ime glad that got through.

I to prefer the B+W only trouble is the rain outside isnt quite as visable.

Oh well ile keep experimenting. thanks everyone