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06/21/2004 03:05:00 PM · #1 |
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06/21/2004 04:01:03 PM · #2 |
I like the first one very much. The position of her right arm seems dull but I'm no pro. The 2nd picture has a failry over-exposed background but still a nice picture. Not too sure about the crop though. Byt the way if that's your girlfriend/wife then congrats. If not...then tell me more. ;)
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06/21/2004 04:04:48 PM · #3 |
Kosta,
Nice shots. I love the 2nd most.
Here's my critique/comments
One the first, the model's pose does little to accentuate her femininity. Having her hip stuck out is one way to enhance to point to the curviness of a model's form. The problem is that she's leaning back into her shoulder which de-emphrasizes her chest. The arms could have just a little more bend to them at the elbows and the hair seems just slightly over sharpened (see the strands that stand out?). I think it could be a little more contrasty and the background is slightly busy. Now for the things that I like, the model's look conveys some attitude that I like. You got some look that isn't a smile, not a frown or a smirk. I like the character conveyed in that look. I like the hair over the eye. Its not something that works all the time. It's one of those "break the rules" kind of things that I think you captured well here. I like the pants (not too crazy for the top) but they offset the skin on the upper body and the wide belt with multiple loops contrasts with how "worn" the pants seem to be. They have a soft, tough look to them that seems to accentuate your young model's presentation.
2nd shot -
MUCH, MUCH better to me! I love that shot. That shot is awesome. Just enough blur, just enough focus. I love the eyes slightly hooded and the pinprick of a catchlight in the model's left eye. I like the angle of the arms. It is worth noting that the top of her hair and her elbow are both cut off at the edges of the photo but those are minor technicalities. That shot is a great hybrid between a high-key and a portrait to me (it still has a lot of non-dark definition to it so it seems to me to carry some tendancies towards traditional color or b&w portraiture). The light cutting across the background is about the only technical thing that I personally don't like but I'd say that this shot is a keeper. If it were me or someone I know I'd be thrilled with that shot. It gives a good, clear opportunity to connect with the subject as the eyes are available and the lines flow gracefully with a background that doesn't compete too much for the viewer's attention.
If you don't mind sharing what lens(s) and settings did you use on these? What was your post shot production workflow?
Thanks for sharing,
Kev
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06/21/2004 04:27:51 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by K-Rob:
I like the first one very much. The position of her right arm seems dull but I'm no pro. The 2nd picture has a failry over-exposed background but still a nice picture. Not too sure about the crop though. Byt the way if that's your girlfriend/wife then congrats. If not...then tell me more. ;) |
Thanks guys for in depth critique,this is more than I ever expected,no girlfriend though,just a stranger ! |
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06/21/2004 04:31:55 PM · #5 |
Lens 50 mm f1.8,flash on bright sunny day :-)
Shadows dodged, 5 % gaussian/80 % dodge
Lights burned, 5 % gaussian /15 % burned
whole photo 20 % gaussian /32 % opacity. |
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06/21/2004 04:37:01 PM · #6 |
I think they are beautiful portraits. I like that high-key look.
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06/21/2004 04:39:47 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
just a stranger ! |
How did you hook that up?!
Really nice work though. Interesting to hear how you edited them too. |
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