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07/18/2004 01:05:10 AM · #1
here is another opne:

07/18/2004 01:39:39 AM · #2
Very good.

The lighting is much better than the first, quite even and soft; so much better, they are hard to compare.

Since I have not attempted this, I can only take a stab at offering a suggestion. I have both images up, side by side, and one thing that stands out as a common issue (minor, but still there) is the relatively hot spots, particularly on her right breast. Like I said, I don't know your exposure proceedure; but since the desired effect is very low tone, I would expose for the brightest spot (breast in these images) and then underexpose until I had them light, but not a pure white -- probably a full stop to stop and a half down.

The idea I am pursuing is to provide the brightest spot with enough light to be well exposed. Then, I would let the shadows fall where they may. :) Of course you may need to adjust the lighting to get the range of tones desired without having the relative hot spots so much hotter than the rest. Just use all you have shown you know about evening out the light, and stop it down for effect.

David
Just taking a stab in the dark.
07/18/2004 01:43:17 AM · #3
I think it is lovely...but I do wonder about the crop at the top...just me, but I would rather have either the crop at the top of the shoulders leaving no head, or more of the head visible. I may be all wrong, but it seems just a bit off or something with just her chin showing. Other than that, and the little bright spot on the right breast, the lighting and tone are just beautiful. Good job! :o)
07/18/2004 09:29:54 AM · #4
Nice job. The lighting needs a little work. What I noticed is the shadow below her (as I'm looking) left breast. Maybe a reflector can be used to bring some light to that area. I like the shadow her left arm makes on her stomach. Whatever she is leaning on causes a shadow? that isn't adding to the picture. You might try placing a reflector behind her to cast just a bit of light onto her back to bring her outline out of the shadows. Or you can use a light placed low and behind her to do the same. Put some powder on her breast to avoid the hot spot.
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