Portraits

[PreludeX]

 

[PreludeX]

ps, these were shot with the 1ds MKII

 

[ajmall]

I am fond of the composition but the light is a bit harsh like on the hair.

 

[PreludeX]

The harsh light was part of the mood fyii

 

[Christie Photo]

I find the image a bit confusing... the subject, clothing, setting, angle and propping seem to be out of concert. I admit though it's hard to appreciate the overall composition when viewing the image in pieces... it dosen't fit on my monitor.

I agree the lighting ratio is too great.

Tell us a bit about your thinking behind this one, and maybe re-post a smaller version for viewing.

Thanks!

-Pete

 

[PreludeX]

when i shot this, i shot it at night, using headlights to spill onto the background, and using one lumedyne light shooting through an umbrella. I picked the make-up and dark clothing to set a mood of someone "working" the streets you can say. thus the very urban enviroment and harsh lighting... i have another two that i plan on posting... stay in touch and watch for those.

 

[AprilRamone]

It didn't even cross my mind that this would be someone working the streets. I'm not trying to be harsh, but I don't really think this choice of lighting helps give it that feel. I think that maybe if you used found light (like maybe a streetlamp?) it might seem a bit more realistic.
-April

 

[PreludeX]

found light like a street lamp would give me a long shutter speed even with a fast lens.. being this area that has no close street light, i had to use headlights and lumedynes, all i know is that i scouted this location with this in mind and that i got a 1700 check... thats the part that matters

 

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