Yet another SP... Critique wanted

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/30/2007 09:33:09 PM · #1

Hey you guys!!!! I am trying to warm up for the Feb challenge. Any suggestions on improvement for this shot??

and another

Message edited by author 2007-12-30 21:47:11.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

12/30/2007 09:35:07 PM · #2

The upper left portion of the background is really disconcerting in that the rest of the shot is static but that bit seems to be moving. Either than or I'm having a flashback.

12/30/2007 09:36:16 PM · #3

Originally posted by routerguy666:

The upper left portion of the background is really disconcerting in that the rest of the shot is static but that bit seems to be moving. Either than or I'm having a flashback.

you are right, the background was moving on purpose... 1/25s ;) bwahahahhahaaaa

12/30/2007 09:55:23 PM · #4

I'm thinking they look rather 2D...not much depth in them. But then again, what does my eye know?

12/30/2007 09:58:07 PM · #5

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

I'm thinking they look rather 2D...not much depth in them. But then again, what does my eye know?

OK, how to fix it?? :)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

12/30/2007 10:00:40 PM · #6

I'd say light from 45 degrees from one side, and above and slightly behind. But the real lighting experts might be able to help more on that.

And I'm probably the only person that sees them that way.

gwe21

Nikon D300

12/30/2007 10:00:56 PM · #7

Try a back light between you and the back ground? to give some distance and make it more dimensional.

I think they are great and I love your SP's. Now I need to muster up some courage.. LOL

Wildcard

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 LD Di-II for Canon

12/30/2007 10:03:42 PM · #8

Those ears are teh cuteness Jojo. No technical advice sorry, I know nothing.

Message edited by author 2007-12-30 22:04:24.

12/30/2007 10:04:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Can do :)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/30/2007 10:08:55 PM · #10

Originally posted by Wildcard:

Those ears are teh cuteness Jojo. No technical advice sorry, I know nothing.

hehe thanks!! I am having fun with them :)

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

12/30/2007 10:09:35 PM · #11

I don't care for the first one. I think the background is what bothers me most. But for a profile pose, I think you want more profile lighting that what you have here. Move the light all the way to your right (camera left). Possibly even just slightly behind you.

I much prefer the second one. For this one, turn your head slightly more towards the camera. There should be skin visible on the other side of the far eye in order to complete the eye. I'd again move the light more to your right, but only slightly more.

12/30/2007 10:12:49 PM · #12

Originally posted by dwterry:

Thank you!!! I have never done a full on profile shot before :) This is lovely everyone!! Keep em comin :)

12/30/2007 11:24:02 PM · #13

Ummm...JoJo...it's been over an hour...why haven't we seen the new ones done with the "help" yet?

12/31/2007 01:46:50 AM · #14

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Ummm...JoJo...it's been over an hour...why haven't we seen the new ones done with the "help" yet?

Because the ears are off and, since I can only stand to wear makeup for a little while, the face has been washed :)

I will try again tomorrow (read today) with all of the comments/critiques here in mind and try not to look like a total loser ;)

12/31/2007 02:01:57 AM · #15

And I was hoping to see more of ya ;)

12/31/2007 11:25:16 AM · #16

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

And I was hoping to see more of ya ;)

You will... when we go to that Lynard Skynard concert ;)

LOL

12/31/2007 11:26:57 AM · #17

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Originally posted by cryingdragon:
And I was hoping to see more of ya ;)

You will... when we go to that ~~Lynard Skynard~~ Van Halen concert ;)

LOL

Come on over...I do have that extra ticket....

12/31/2007 11:33:10 AM · #18

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Originally posted by cryingdragon:
And I was hoping to see more of ya ;)

You will... when we go to that ~~Lynard Skynard~~ Van Halen concert ;)

LOL

Come on over...I do have that extra ticket....

Hell, I was just throwing out a name... couldn't remember what it was you said, almost wrote ZZ Top ROFL

I know, and I asked you who you were taking... you never answered...........

ETA: I suppose you do live a little far away :(

Message edited by author 2007-12-31 11:42:10.

12/31/2007 11:41:51 AM · #19

Oh, I did...

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Originally posted by cryingdragon:
Van Halen tix...from my kids (well, I told them that they were from them)

OK WHO'S GOIN WITH YOU???!!!! :D

That all depends...you gonna wear that school girl outfit with the pig tails??

;)

12/31/2007 11:43:31 AM · #20

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Oh, I did...

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Originally posted by cryingdragon:
Van Halen tix...from my kids (well, I told them that they were from them)

OK WHO'S GOIN WITH YOU???!!!! :D

That all depends...you gonna wear that school girl outfit with the pig tails??

;)

Ohhhhhhhh *blush* I have much nicer clothes than that!!!

Wait!!! Which schoolgirl outfit???!!!

Message edited by author 2007-12-31 11:45:33.

12/31/2007 11:45:35 AM · #21

Of that, I have no doubt

12/31/2007 11:53:00 AM · #22

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Of that, I have no doubt

Airplane??? LOL

12/31/2007 11:55:29 AM · #23

Sure, I'll pick you up at the airport.

12/31/2007 11:59:36 AM · #24

When's the concert???

Man, it is nice to dream.....