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01/26/2003 10:49:36 AM · #1 |
I have always admired the tonal qualities and lighting (chiaroscuro) used by the famous Baroque painter, Rembrandt. Artists thru the ages seem to be greatly influenced by his work, whether they be painters, or photographers. In fact, I often see and hear the term "Rembrandt Lighting" in photography.
This comes to mind, because I was commenting to Konador yesterday that his Your Occupation Submission had great tonal qualities that reminded me of this effect. During the discussion, he showed me an outtake from that challenge.
We were amazed! I showed him a painting by Rembrandt for comparison.
Without even knowing it, Ben made this photograph. It is similar in many ways to this Rembrandt!
I thought this might spark some interest in a lighting, or even add to the "style" thread from this past week, discussion. Moreover, I just had to share! (Ben has given permission for posting this thread).
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01/26/2003 10:59:14 AM · #2 |
well i knew ben was good, but this is crazy. yeah he's a natural, basically his name should be Benbrandt.
Message edited by author 2003-01-26 10:59:35. |
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01/26/2003 11:21:01 AM · #3 |
Benrandt, heheh.
The final entry was excellent, but I think I like the outtake ever more! I totally agree about the similarities Karen. It's like a modern equivalent! [May be a challenge there: modern interpretations of masterpieces? If there hasn't been one already.]
For the short time I've been photographing I've just been looking for a well lit, mid shadowed result. This will make me think a lot more about the effects light can have.
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01/26/2003 12:34:58 PM · #4 |
| What a cute boy he is! Phwoar... |
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01/26/2003 02:03:58 PM · #5 |
I agree with the first shot, it has Rembrandt/Vermeer roots. It was one of my favorites for that challenge and one of my favorites overall.
I disagree with the second one. The pose is similar, most of all because it is a very common pose for people who study/write. But the lighting and specifically the tonal effects of the lighting is totally different, the tones seem to match because of the color of the wallpaper. The image does little to me, the skin tone is rather cool and the hand entering the frame apart from the body isn't nice.
The skin tones and deep dark shadows of the original entry are much better and that is a masterpiece. :)
Message edited by author 2003-01-26 14:04:05.
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