Before and After - CC please

[Rosy]

Just wanted to share a couple of images. First is when I started playing with flash; second is where I am today. Trying to improve thru practice and advice

thanks for looking

 

[Ziggee]

Comparing color to black & white is like comparing apples to oranges :lmao:

 

[Rosy]

do you like apples or oranges

 

[Ziggee]

Yes I do. But pleases don't ask me witch I prefer. Because it would be like apples to oranges

 

[amolitor]

The second is vastly superior. The first one is simply lousy in a bunch of ways, the second is quite good.

You got the flash off-axis, and in fact straight into Rembrandt position, or very close. The dramatic chiaroscuro works well with the "almost Rembrandt" lighting, but of course you'd want some fill or reflection with a more modern look. You've separated the model from the background in the second, as well.

The camera angle feels slightly low in the second one, though. Maybe just a hair. It DOES create an impression of tallness in the subject and it's not like we're looking up her nostrils, but you might consider a slightly higher camera position.

 

[Rosy]

thanks Amolitar

Do you like apples or oranges?

 

[amolitor]

In this case, I like oranges, and would politely refuse your apple

 

[Rosy]

In this case, I like oranges, and would politely refuse your apple

Smart, Smart man...