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 11/25/2002 10:12:26 AM · #1

Lamb of the Light

I took this photo over the weekend... comments appreciated :)


 11/25/2002 10:21:03 AM · #2
Perhaps a little less light from above and the back and a very little bit more from the right to fill the shadow from the hair and beard.
 11/25/2002 12:36:56 PM · #3
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Perhaps a little less light from above and the back and a very little bit more from the right to fill the shadow from the hair and beard.

Azrifel,

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, in this photo, I didn't have any control over the lighting. This statue was under a skylight, so the lighting is coming primarily from directly above with less ambient light coming from the face side of the statue. I tried this shot at several different exposure levels. This one is under exposed by about 1.3 stops. At -1.7 and -2.0, I started losing too much detail.

Based on your comment, I should probably try this photo again when the sky is more overcast or when the sun is not as high in the sky.

Thanks :)


 11/26/2002 12:41:13 AM · #4
How can I fix this image? If I could post it I would

* This message has been edited by the author on 11/26/2002 12:39:14 AM.
 11/26/2002 12:46:26 AM · #5
Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Lamb of the Light

I took this photo over the weekend... comments appreciated :)
I really like the shadows on the figure the way they are it represents the light above shining down from above. One question how do you make the background so black or was the setting like that?



 11/26/2002 01:00:03 AM · #6
Since you have that brightly-lit hair, you could try creating some degree of feathered selecton along the top edge and adding a glow or nimbus...unless that would be too corny...or you don't want to apply post-processing...
 11/26/2002 10:28:56 AM · #7
Great shot...excellent detail.

My only comment would be that since the contrast on the shoulder is kind of blasted out (out of your control), maybe crop it and focus more on the head and face? Seems like the most interesting detail is in the hair and face anyway... Just a thought.

Rob
 11/26/2002 11:15:55 AM · #8
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
[i]Perhaps a little less light from above and the back and a very little bit more from the right to fill the shadow from the hair and beard.

Azrifel,

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, in this photo, I didn't have any control over the lighting. This statue was under a skylight, so the lighting is coming primarily from directly above with less ambient light coming from the face side of the statue. I tried this shot at several different exposure levels. This one is under exposed by about 1.3 stops. At -1.7 and -2.0, I started losing too much detail.

Based on your comment, I should probably try this photo again when the sky is more overcast or when the sun is not as high in the sky.

Thanks :)


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Reflectors ? Fill flash ?
 11/26/2002 02:41:27 PM · #9
Considering the subject, the "light from above" was most likely the intended effect of the artist that made the statue... I think it has the same intended effect in the photo... Very moving shot John... And I think the lighting, as is, adds to the emotion...

One thought... Did you try any 'less centered'? I think moving some of the negative space from the left to the right might make for a more dramatic affect.

If you want a 4 year olds critique, my daughter saw it over (well, under actually) my shoulder and said "Wow! That's a nice one BaBa!" (BaBa is the Chinese version of Daddy) She's developing a good eye.

DISCLAIMER : I'm bias toward the subject of this shot and while I tried to give an honest opinion on technical aspects, my feelings toward the subject could influence me :)

Added afterthought : John, I once won "a print at cost" from you in a forum post (I think it had to do with a vanishing line and a train or something) Once you get this shot the way you want it, let me know where to send the check :)


* This message has been edited by the author on 11/26/2002 2:46:15 PM.
 11/26/2002 02:49:17 PM · #10
Mike, there are a lot of possibilities on this shot, but in this particular view, *I* would probably not like it off centered. For me, the face and the angle of the hair line create enought upset in the balance to make it work for me.

When I decided to photograph this statue, it was because of the way the lighting created nice contrasts on the woodwork.

HERE is a little different view of the same statue.... I took this one on the same day...
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