Prayer

[Tiller]

Hello all! What I was trying to accomplish with this picture was a moody, serious pose. I wanted the eyes to be dark to make it a little mysterious. It was also a practice at lighting.


IMG_7638.jpg by tsmcdona, on Flickr

Thank you for taking a look!
Tyler

 

[Trever1t]

I really love the lighting where it's falling on her, it is very solemn and I do get the mood. I am undecided on the eyes, I think they are just a wee bit too dark, almost black orbs. Perhaps just a hint of eyelid would have worked.

 

[Juga]

I really love the lighting where it's falling on her, it is very solemn and I do get the mood. I am undecided on the eyes, I think they are just a wee bit too dark, almost black orbs. Perhaps just a hint of eyelid would have worked.

I am no pro but I would like to add my two cents for what it is worth and piggy back off of Trever1t. I do like the lighting, mood, and I actually really like the dead space above but I have to agree the lighting on the eyes isn't doing it for me.

 

[Tiller]

Ok thank you both for your input. I will take a fresh look at it in the morning and see if it can be improved!

 

[shaylou]

I really love the lighting where it's falling on her, it is very solemn and I do get the mood. I am undecided on the eyes, I think they are just a wee bit too dark, almost black orbs. Perhaps just a hint of eyelid would have worked.

I agree completely. You might try pulling the shadow up a little in post or just bringing the exposure up to see what you will get. I do really like the shot though.

 

[Tiller]

Ok, here's a new edit. Better?


IMG_7638.jpg by tsmcdona, on Flickr

 

[Trever1t]

Yes, better.

 

[Tiller]

Great, thanks Trever.

 

[shaylou]

Ok, here's a new edit. Better?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60111556@N03/9535920605/
IMG_7638.jpg by tsmcdona, on Flickr

Yes much better. I did like the shadows but I thought there was to much. I like this a lot better. Nicely done.

 

[Tiller]

Thank you shaylou!

 

[tirediron]

I like this image (I missed the original); I think the lighting works very well to achieve the intended mood, but I would suggest leveling the shoulders. Nicely lit & captured.

 

[Tiller]

Thank you John I will work on the shoulders.