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01/31/2008 05:28:31 PM · #1 |
Hi. Preparing for the upcoming challenge, is it possible to get a good (impressive) shot of eyeballs in natural light -- i.e. sunlight or light filtered through a window? I would think focus is a big thing too. I have a barebones setup and an older camera, and I'm looking for some ideas or hints to get a good clear, sharp image of the eyes.
Maybe there's an "eye tutorial" somewhere that I've missed... |
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01/31/2008 05:58:12 PM · #2 |
Get the lighting more from below. The eyebrow ridges tend to cast the eye in shadow and that dims the color.
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01/31/2008 05:59:02 PM · #3 |
Imagine you are under an overhang (a covered patio, for example) and your subject is facing towards the opening, while you (holding the camera) have your back to the uncovered blue sky above you. That means the subject's eyes are facing towards you ... and towards the open blue sky. Guess what you have there ... a catch light in their eyes without the use of flash or reflector. :-)
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02/02/2008 09:43:03 PM · #4 |
Belated thanks for the replies. The idea of having the light source low (setting sun?) makes perfect sense.
dwterry, regarding your remark, are you suggesting that the subject be in the shade of the overhang, but looking into the bright blue sky?
Message edited by author 2008-02-02 22:55:47. |
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02/02/2008 10:44:15 PM · #5 |
Yes.
I've shared these before, but just to illustrate... she's in my garage, with the front of the garage open. So she is in the shade. I am standing with my back to the sun. If you look into her eyes, you can actually see me in the reflection.
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02/02/2008 11:26:02 PM · #6 |
As David suggested, try placing your model recessed from some opening such as a doorway or a window, that's letting in good light. Since the light is shining downward from the sky (of course) sit your model down in a chair and try shooting at a slightly downward angle to capture the light at it's best. You can also control the light and shadows by moving your model closer or further from the door/window opening.
Good Luck!
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02/02/2008 11:49:47 PM · #7 |
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02/03/2008 12:02:35 AM · #8 |
Personally, the stuff gives me blood shot eyes...
Seriously, take a look at the REST of that challenge... some nice eyes with natural light.
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02/03/2008 01:07:33 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Seriously, take a look at the REST of that challenge... some nice eyes with natural light. |
Thanks for pointing me to this challenge. I'm absolutely intrigued by the possibilites of natural light. The only problem with this challenge (for my purposes) is that it's advanced editing, and my guess is that the eyes got the lion's share of post-processing attention here. The upcoming challenge is basic. I asked elsewhere earlier this evening, but I'll ask here also: Is this the first basic challenge themed on the eyes? I couldn't find another.
wavelength, that shot of philup's is great. Looks like a super macro. He says it's "almost straight from the camera" in his comments. I wonder if he doctored up the eyes any to get that excellent focus and clarity. It may not matter; I'm sure his equipment is years ahead of mine!
Message edited by author 2008-02-03 01:08:08. |
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