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[crimbfighter]

Thoughts? I have a few of my own, but I'd like to see if they are similar to anyone else's.

D800, 24-70 f/2.8 @ f/2.8, 50mm, 1/320 sec, ISO800

 

[Derrel]

Seems a bit under-exposed, and low in contrast. I think that for this type of silhouetted figure, that a deeper D-max on the blacks would help...they seem too charcoal-ish....I want to see black-black. There's some linear distortion [ pincushion] of the blinds that could be corrected in software, and that would help a little bit.

 

[Granddad]

As Derrel said. Also, I see now that the hands are twisted backwards to touch the blinds but my first thought was that she had her back to the camera... then I noticed the outline of the breasts and realised that she was facing the camera. I now can't UNsee that confusion. Good concept but needs some work. I'm not sure how I'd tackle it, I've had very little success with silhouettes.

 

[crimbfighter]

Seems a bit under-exposed, and low in contrast. I think that for this type of silhouetted figure, that a deeper D-max on the blacks would help...they seem too charcoal-ish....I want to see black-black. There's some linear distortion [ pincushion] of the blinds that could be corrected in software, and that would help a little bit.

Thanks for the suggestions. I went back and forth on the edit and ended up boosting the midtones because I felt since there was light creeping around the body it felt too contrasty to bring the blacks down. I see what you're saying, thought. Perhaps the lighting just doesn't lend itself well to this image and I'm trying too hard to make lemonade from lemons. Just for the hell of it I made adjustments to the blacks and adjusted the distortion. Funny thing is that distortion was actually curvature and a slight pushing outward in the slats of the door, but it mimicked pincusion distortion so perfectly it was easy to correct!

As Derrel said. Also, I see now that the hands are twisted backwards to touch the blinds but my first thought was that she had her back to the camera... then I noticed the outline of the breasts and realised that she was facing the camera. I now can't UNsee that confusion. Good concept but needs some work. I'm not sure how I'd tackle it, I've had very little success with silhouettes.

I personally didn't ever see confusion about her facing the camera or away, but perhaps it's because I'm the one that took the shot. I agree the concept needs work and I think this image is a lost cause.

Here's the version with the suggested changes:


And here's a different image that I think might work better:

 

[Derrel]

I like the second version! More form, more recognizability, more of a complete view of her and the room.

 

[crimbfighter]

I like the second version! More form, more recognizability, more of a complete view of her and the room.

Thanks!

 

[Granddad]

The 2nd image takes the prize: it's much more complimentary to your subject. Also the wider view gives it more character. Well done!

 

[crimbfighter]

The 2nd image takes the prize: it's much more complimentary to your subject. Also the wider view gives it more character. Well done!

Thank you!

 

[weepete]

I really like both shots, I actually enjoy the visual confusion of the 1st. The extra little bit of light that wraps around the model in the 2nd just clinches it though, I'd consider burning her nose down a touch in the 2nd, to my eye it's just a touch bright

 

[Studio7Four]

I quite like the original. I agree with Derrel that it is underexposed and low in contrast, but I think this adds nicely to the mood of the shot.

The wraparound lighting does such a good job of putting her midline in shadow that I bet this would work very well as a full nude...her nether regions would remain a mystery while her outline would be unbroken by the bunching of her underwear. (Hey, it wouldn't be any less safe for work than this version!)

I also like the last image. It has a very different feel to me than the first image, but I agree that the pose and the framing work well.