There's a lot of nuance in it in my opinion. I wish I had a longer lens, the uncropped isn't very good because of it but I didn't want to get closer and disturb the shot
Just look at him gazing at what could have been his younger self. He was just staring at it
if I were planning on shooting portraits professionally I'd be all about a 85mm prime. As it is I might rent one next time I shoot a model even though i wont be getting paid
My mom used to be a photojournalist so she's got all kinds of nice toys. The next time I go hiking I'd like to bring my camera and see if I can borrow one of her super-telephoto lenses. I expect the request to be swiftly rejected :)