Playing around with natural light

[his4ever]

Hey there
I was bored so since is was a snowy day I decided to try doing a self portrait with natural light (since I do not have a studio, ). Is the shadows on the face bad? I was kindof going for that effect but not sure if I got it right. Anything else?? Thanks

 

[Alex_B]

i do not think the shadow is bad at all since it does not swallow any details ... it adds to the image IMHO

I think it is nicely shot!

However, way too soft and dreamy for me (filter? postprocessing?), but that is just me maybe

 

[his4ever]

yay! I am trying to get better with light... so I thought I would try this today. Sorry about the softness... I had to cut myself out and I did a bad job at it... so I am hiding that fact . Still a lot to learn. Thanks Alex.

 

[Big Mike]

The shadow looks fine to me, good job.

It is rather soft and dreamy...but that seems to work for this shot.

 

[Mike_E]

I'm with Big Mike on this one. Nice job!

mike

 

[his4ever]

Thanks so much for all of your comments
now as I look at teh pic more... I notice dark circles... I have a problem with gimp getting rid of such things... and suggestions? Or is it not that noticible?

 

[Christie Photo]

now as I look at teh pic more... I notice dark circles...

Under the eyes? I don't find a problem. Remember.... eyes are round (global) and will cast shadows. I nearly ALWAYS do a bit of retouching, but if too much is done, it begins to look too flat... unnatural.

Nice lighting!

Pete

 

[his4ever]

Thanks