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10/06/2009 01:29:02 PM · #51 |
Explains one guy's concept of low key, anyway; and a concept he derived by analyzing histograms of pbase photos considered by that community to be more-or-less low key. It's a very technical way of approaching the issue, albeit a useful one.
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10/06/2009 05:31:07 PM · #52 |
| I reworked my image and like it better. And the histogram, is WAY to the left. I couldn't decide between a BW slightly tinted with a duotone, or color. I just think shadowy tones look better in black and white, so guess which one I went with? |
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10/06/2009 05:37:06 PM · #53 |
I am in...and I really like my image.
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10/06/2009 05:42:14 PM · #54 |
| I forgot to look at the histogram, but looking at it now, it's good! Too bad a photo is more than a histogram, but no time for a remake :( |
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10/06/2009 05:56:56 PM · #55 |
| Wow, lots of people seem pleased with their image - I really like mine too! Let the games begin!! |
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10/06/2009 06:08:35 PM · #56 |
| ekk i am not sure i am low key enough,,, and that coming from me! lol |
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10/06/2009 06:11:46 PM · #57 |
Originally posted by JulietNN:
ekk i am not sure i am low key enough,,, and that coming from me! lol |
Aww, c'mon! You're the OPPOSITE of low-key!
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10/06/2009 06:20:40 PM · #58 |
I tried to pass this off as low key last time- and was properly crusified in scoring on it- not even in the Top 200. Think I will do a little better this time! Black and white seems to have been a popular medium for this category in the past.
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10/06/2009 06:24:31 PM · #59 |
Originally posted by JeffryZ:
I tried to pass this off as low key last time- and was properly crusified in scoring on it- not even in the Top 200. Think I will do a little better this time! Black and white seems to have been a popular medium for this category in the past.
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Really love the way you've brought the brightness of the sky out, very nice clear see and even in the shadows one gets a feeling of a bright sunny day ;-) seriously though as a photo I quite like this. |
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10/06/2009 06:24:59 PM · #60 |
| I can't believe I just spelt sea as see.... |
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10/06/2009 06:46:06 PM · #61 |
Originally posted by JeffryZ:
I tried to pass this off as low key last time- and was properly crusified in scoring on it- not even in the Top 200. Think I will do a little better this time! Black and white seems to have been a popular medium for this category in the past.
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The lower left seems low key, but the upper right seems to shine a bit too much to be considered low key. |
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10/06/2009 06:54:50 PM · #62 |
Yeah, I only grasped the "more black" part of low key and still had too much midtones. While I don't think the color is right on this one, my July Free Study entry is much more in the Low key category. Thank you for the comment ineedauniquename. I think the blackness goes a bit too far for it being basically a sunset shot. My Konica Minolta A200 was a great camera for beach sunset shots. For a smaller camera it did not have much of a lens flare issue.
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10/06/2009 07:01:55 PM · #63 |
I think this is a more appropriate shot. The blackness isn't a necessity, but it will be a common side-effect for many people creating low key shots. |
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10/06/2009 08:27:27 PM · #64 |
| I'm in... goodnight, lowlight, sleeptight |
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10/06/2009 09:48:33 PM · #65 |
Well I'm in. I like my shot fairly well, I think it fits the criteria, dark with a little light and very few midtones. We shall see.
Mac, |
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10/06/2009 10:10:55 PM · #66 |
I'm another who likes their shot, it is uncropped, and the histo is entirely to the left of center with -2.7 EV. And dang it all, submitted in color, like  melonmusketeer, I like the challenge.
My only DQ was for one of the Low Key challenges, the image finished 4th, for an illegal level (adjustment layer not in normal mode, a black color fill.) So I took no chances in basic this time! Good luck everyone. |
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10/06/2009 10:51:03 PM · #67 |
I'm another who likes her shot... despite frequent and fervent opposition from her family and friends. *heavy sigh*
Yet still... she enters it and holds her breath. |
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10/06/2009 10:56:35 PM · #68 |
| Damn...I wish i had a studio and a SLR...i was really excited to enter this challenge. Anyway...Let's see the next one. |
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10/06/2009 11:05:24 PM · #69 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Damn...I wish i had a studio and a SLR...i was really excited to enter this challenge. Anyway...Let's see the next one. |
I have a table top...no studio...never had a SLR... and of course..I am in the Challenge...Let's see how I do in this one. |
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10/06/2009 11:06:43 PM · #70 |
your SX 100 lets you set minus-exposure compensation, both regular and on flash. There's still time! And who needs a studio? Just knock that EV back.
(I also have an SX 110, bought it for this feature!) |
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10/06/2009 11:07:37 PM · #71 |
Originally posted by tfarrell23:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Damn...I wish i had a studio and a SLR...i was really excited to enter this challenge. Anyway...Let's see the next one. |
I have a table top...no studio...never had a SLR... and of course..I am in the Challenge...Let's see how I do in this one. |
Yep...not saying it's necessary to have this things to enter this challenge...just pointing that it would be easier if i had those things in hand. The batteries of my point and shoot are dead and i didn't even had a black blanket to make a nice background (my idead needed that). :P
PS: Good luck!
Message edited by author 2009-10-06 23:08:25. |
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10/06/2009 11:14:57 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Originally posted by tfarrell23:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Damn...I wish i had a studio and a SLR...i was really excited to enter this challenge. Anyway...Let's see the next one. |
I have a table top...no studio...never had a SLR... and of course..I am in the Challenge...Let's see how I do in this one. |
Yep...not saying it's necessary to have this things to enter this challenge...just pointing that it would be easier if i had those things in hand. The batteries of my point and shoot are dead and i didn't even had a black blanket to make a nice background (my idead needed that). :P
PS: Good luck! |
Good Luck to you too..I was just staying positive, continuing to learn, using my cameras..instead of thinking I need another one...gosh...I haven't even learned all there is to know about each one.... (been here going on 7 years I think)...and a good camera...actually stays a good camera...just gotta use it properly.. :).. |
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10/06/2009 11:17:42 PM · #73 |
Ouch! yes..you have some experience here.
tfarrell23
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Message edited by author 2009-10-06 23:18:02. |
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10/06/2009 11:25:44 PM · #74 |
This discussion is making me uber excited. Maybe for once, I won't get in trouble for "too dark." LOL
Good luck everybody! It's going to be fun to see how people interpret low key and execute it well using minimal editing techniques. |
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10/06/2009 11:33:48 PM · #75 |
| I wasn't going to enter, but couldn't resist... I'm in, and I learnt quite a few things along the way, I guess we'll see if they were some of the right things when voting begins....lol! ....and I like my image too, which probably means it won't do too well.... Good Luck everyone! I'm really looking forward to seeing this one. |
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