Study in Black Light
by LeeD

Comment by Mr_Pants:
I think that the blue colouration and the selection of poses are great. I really like the way that the foreground is differently lit form the background. It sets the whole thing off. Great work.

Study in Black Light
by LeeD

Comment by LeeD:

Originally posted by CalliopeKel: What process did you use to get the blue effect?

It's heavily processed and probably falls more in the "digital art" category, but the "blue" color is actually one of the few things that wasn't altered in post-processing.

The image was shot under black light (long exposure). It's "blue" straight out of the camera. Post-processing was clone and healing of a few blemishes and c-section scar, NI, USM, gothic glow, added noise, darkening of shadows (not necessarily in that order).

Study in Black Light
by LeeD

Comment by CalliopeKel:
I really like this effect. What process did you use to get the blue effect?

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by pcody:
fine work. reminds me of a triptch done by Benny De Grove.
I love the neutral expressions used by your wife and all three poses, well, maybe a little more profile showing on the first panel. If you try it again maybe move your lights to follow the composition so it starts with a shadow and ends with a shadow and work on lining up the fabric. I think the problem with the alignment is her hands are to close to the edge in the center panel. If there was the same space allowed there, the sheets would line up better.
Anyway, I like it.

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by LeeD:
Wow, thanks for all the positive words. I agree with lining up the sheers across the frames. I would've loved to be able to get this one right, but alas, my model was pooping out on me! Maybe I'll convince her to try again some day!

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by alien2thisworld:
Excellent concept! :) I like the middle and right side poses more than the left panel pose; it could use a little extra something to bump up it's interest. Maybe her looking into the center panel (as that would provide some symmetry) or position the sheet over her body like the right panel, but still have her facing away. I know it's got to be wicked tough to line up the sheet as it crosses frames, but it would help for sure. The only other tiny suggestion I have is to try to make the lighting of the sheet the same as it crosses the frame edges. Right now, because of the light source, the sheet on the right side of the frames is brighter than the sheet it is transitioning into.

With these few things fixed, this is absolutely something I'd hang on my wall. If you redo it and make it available for print, let me know :)

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by tpoc:
lovely photos, works well with the triptych idea. line the fabric flows up across panels and this would be even more effective.

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by SandyP:
What an awesome concept. I think you and your wife did absolutely great! I think the picture would have kicked butt in the challenge too.

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by shaver:
Would have been cool if the photo on left was looking more to the right this would have matched the one on the right. I agree it would have been hard to do but the cloth would look better if it was lined up also. All said and done, "good job". I would have given this a 7 also.

Form and Flow
by LeeD

Comment by Makka:
This is a brilliant idea. I'm not sure if I find the light and shadows a bit harsh but the more I study it the better it looks. I know it's probably really hard but it's a shame the fabric doesn't link together better between frames but I understand how tricky this would be. You're lucky to have your beautiful wife to pose for you as well. A big pat on the to both of you. Well done!