He should vest this picture into his iconic George Clooney Pictures hall of fame, nice one.
Posted by Hamid at September 11, 2011 04:43 AMاصغر فرهادی هم اونجاهاست؟
Posted by Ali at September 11, 2011 07:22 AMLove it! This is destined for a one-sheet poster.
Posted by Clarence Johnson at September 11, 2011 07:34 AMNice tones in this B&W. I'm wondering if the lowered head shot was all you could catch or chosen as particularly different than a straight head view? It is one of those moves in a subject that may project humbleness at a moment so ...
Posted by Hugh Petrie at September 11, 2011 09:29 AMClooney by Karsh. It's amazing to see that silvery black velvet texture on a screen. It works extremely well in this portrait.
Posted by molly at September 11, 2011 10:03 AMThat's very sharp. I don't comment too often but enjoy this image.
Posted by Stephen Desroches at September 11, 2011 10:47 AMThis is a terrific shot, I love the pose. The grain is very effective and gives a great texture on the suit.
Posted by Deborah at September 11, 2011 12:32 PMThis is a brilliant photo. Thank you for Daily Dose of Imagery! I cannot imagine a day without it.
Posted by Lisa Poultney at September 11, 2011 01:00 PMSam,
it's a rare occurrence:
I HAVE NO WORDS!
apart from :
it looks like a studio-shot.
But I think it's simply a combination of mastery and tons of luck.
What a photograph !
What a photograper !
And what a model ..... (sigh...)
Beautiful! The first thing I thought of when I saw today's pic was the presidential portrait of JFK painted by Shikler.
Posted by Jen at September 11, 2011 04:54 PMThis. is. INCREDIBLE. wow!! Sam, you never, ever cease to amaze me with your stunning work. WOW!!
Posted by Sam at September 12, 2011 12:10 AMI agree all comments and more .... better than most studio pictures!
Posted by esa p at September 12, 2011 03:49 AMLooks like a 100 year old stone litho print - wonderful!
Posted by gbc at September 14, 2011 07:34 PMI agree... like a studio shot only better because it's not one. Amazing, amazing.
Posted by Kelly M at September 14, 2011 11:05 PM