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Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

07/08/2004 09:50:01 PM · #1

A friend of mine is in a fashion model competition.
I was taking a few shots of her to put in her portfolio.

Here are 2 shots, orginal and edited.

What do you think?
You can post comments on the pictures after you click once on them.

I know the focus was a bit of in one of the shots but I think it gives it a soft touch.

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dcano

Nikon D100

07/08/2004 10:08:53 PM · #2

It may just be my monitor but it appears that the camera focused on the lips on most shots rather than they eyes. Great shots otherwise.
dc

heida

07/08/2004 10:14:00 PM · #3

She is beautiful!
I wanna take pictures of her too!
Can i Can i Can I :D

07/08/2004 10:14:25 PM · #4

your right - I was having some trouble with the focus.
The autofocus did not work properly due to low light still I had a 500w light source (bought a local hardware store).
Probably need like 1000w light, was down to 400iso, under 30 speed and F2.8

Message edited by author 2004-07-08 22:19:18.

07/08/2004 10:15:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by heida:

She is beautiful!
I wanna take pictures of her too!
Can i Can i Can I :D

No. Leave us SOME chance. You get a fruit, a tree and a piece of chocolate to shoot your pics from now on. JUST THOSE.

:0

M

heida

07/08/2004 10:20:57 PM · #6

Originally posted by mavrik:

Originally posted by heida:
She is beautiful!
I wanna take pictures of her too!
Can i Can i Can I :D

No. Leave us SOME chance. You get a fruit, a tree and a piece of chocolate to shoot your pics from now on. JUST THOSE.

:0

M

to use for camera ... hmmm How Can I take pictures with fruit, tree and chocolate...?
Mabey I can hold my camera and take only pictures of fruit tree and chocolate? ... doesnt sound to good either ..

07/08/2004 10:22:32 PM · #7

Exactly!

We didn't give you anything USEFUL you see.

07/08/2004 10:23:37 PM · #8

Are you two always this funny!
:D

Originally posted by mavrik:

Exactly!

We didn't give you anything USEFUL you see.

07/08/2004 10:24:04 PM · #9

I try.

Therefore, probly not.

:)

M

heida

07/08/2004 10:24:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by mavrik:

Exactly!

We didn't give you anything USEFUL you see.

Damn!
I guess IÂ´ll just have to take up knitting ...

07/08/2004 10:24:39 PM · #11

Aw darn...

QUICK! Someone hand me a ribbon while she's in retirement!

07/08/2004 10:25:51 PM · #12

Yeah but you still get only get a fruit, a tree and a piece of chocolate!

Originally posted by heida:

Originally posted by mavrik:
Exactly!

We didn't give you anything USEFUL you see.

Damn!
I guess IÂ´ll just have to take up knitting ...

07/08/2004 10:26:45 PM · #13

Let's see what she can knit out of that!

07/08/2004 10:27:18 PM · #14

And I was hoping for some usefull tips but it turns out that this thread is just the joke of the day.

07/08/2004 10:29:50 PM · #15

Ok, you need more DoF - smaller aperture (F10?) Get her eyes, lips, front of hair in focus. She could also use more interesting poses. But you'll have to ask heida on that.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

07/08/2004 10:43:27 PM · #16

Originally posted by mavrik:

Ok, you need more DoF - smaller aperture (F10?) Get her eyes, lips, front of hair in focus. She could also use more interesting poses. But you'll have to ask heida on that.

Yes, need more stuff, the 500w lamp was not enough to light her properly.
Was stuck with F2.8

Pedro

Nikon D200

07/08/2004 10:43:51 PM · #17

In my opinion the overbearing lipstick adds nothing to the image - that's why the sepia one is more striking. Her lips are a prominent enough feature (meant as a compliment) that they don't need such obvious highlighting. The poses are all ok, but maybe a little awkward.

As for your lighting, I wouldn't get a more powerful one, I'd get two or three more 500W ones. multiple light sources will blend the shadows somewhat, thereby softening the model, and levelling the background. I often use 500W halogens for people, but they can cast some nasty shadows and make features look harsh if not used correctly. Plus the combined wattage is both stronger (ergo faster shutter speeds) and easier on your models eyes (those things are bright.

P-ness

Message edited by author 2004-07-08 22:44:45.

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