portraits o' plank

I have loved well done portraits for quite a long time.

Here's some I've enjoyed looking at lately.

For my taste, portraits have to reveal something about that person and as a perfectionist, I require a certain kind of lightning for the photo. There must be a spark in the eyes of the model.

These portraits are quite traditional, but have also that modern glimpse (like close ups). I also enjoy not-so-conventional portraits, like the ones photographed by Diane Arbus. (Not to even mention Anton Corbijn!)