High key - DPChallenge Forums

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

08/30/2003 03:10:43 PM · #1

We recently had a low key challenge (where I submitted my crappiest shot for yonks!). But I would really be interested in a high key challenge. I'm sure the scope would be a lot greater than in the low key challenge, and for sure more controversial :-) But why not?

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

08/30/2003 03:34:46 PM · #2

A high key challenge would be wonderful, I would just love that! But not right now, wait a couple weeks ... I think it would be a hard one, but loads of fun.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/30/2003 03:39:32 PM · #3

Originally posted by uabresch:

A high key challenge would be wonderful, I would just love that! But not right now, wait a couple weeks ... I think it would be a hard one, but loads of fun.

Ah right you don't have your camera at the moment! You must be going through witdrawal symptoms right now Ursula :-)

cimarron98

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

08/30/2003 03:59:44 PM · #4

what is a high key shoot?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

08/30/2003 04:09:50 PM · #5

Definition:

High key subjects concentrate on the lighter tones, using subject matter that is white or pale tones, and using flat overall lighting to avoid shadows.

High key is often used to portray a delicate or feminine intention. Most high key pictures contain small areas of dark tones - for example in the iris of the eyes in a portrait; without a small dark or black area high key effects can appear too washed out or insipid.

bod

08/30/2003 04:38:18 PM · #6

I like this idea more than low-key ... baaaa!

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

08/30/2003 04:39:56 PM · #7

Originally posted by kiwiness:

Originally posted by uabresch:
A high key challenge would be wonderful, I would just love that! But not right now, wait a couple weeks ... I think it would be a hard one, but loads of fun.

Ah right you don't have your camera at the moment! You must be going through witdrawal symptoms right now Ursula :-)

Actually, YES!!! It's awful. But I'm shooting away with my old Fuji :)
But I think high key would require more care than what I can put into a picture with my little Fuji (or maybe I'm just spoiled)

Message edited by author 2003-08-30 16:41:01.

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

08/30/2003 04:43:25 PM · #8

(Hoping that Franziska doesn't mind), I think this is a good example of high key:

Franziska's picture

Ursula

And as we all know, females belong in the kitchen :))

Message edited by author 2003-08-30 16:44:22.

cimarron98

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/30/2003 04:57:02 PM · #9

Thanks to all for your kind answers.

I will try some of high key and low key shoots.

Anastasia

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/30/2003 05:02:47 PM · #10

Great idea, hubby! I would like to do that!

08/30/2003 05:29:21 PM · #11

Originally posted by uabresch:

(Hoping that Franziska doesn't mind), I think this is a good example of high key:

Franziska's picture

Ursula

And as we all know, females belong in the kitchen :))

That's an excellent example Ursula, I am sure we'd get some great entries for such a challenge.

And females surely don't only belong in the kitchen :-)