nfscd # 6 ~ a pictured woman

A look both ways • click to embiggenWhat makes a great portrait? That's a question posed by Miguel Garcia-Guzman on his blog, [EV +/-] Exposure Compensation.

It's a good question and the answers from a number of great photographers, editors, curators and bloggers are also good answers. It's well worth your time to check it out.

And, while you're at it, what do you think makes a great portrait? Do you have one to share?

FYI, re: today's picture - Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine ... Now, just replace 'gin joints' with 'photo studios' and you'll get the point.