A portrait with character.

Annie Leibovitz has 'it'. Just look at this portrait she took of Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart for Vanity Fair. It oozes a certain vibe that captures the viewer's attention.  Too bad the article did not mention the lighting setup and the post production workflow. Oh well, let's consider it a challenge and try to make one ourselves...

 

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