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09/30/2009 12:37:45 AM · #1 |
Low Key
Low Key II
Low Key III - not in challenge history? |
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09/30/2009 12:39:20 AM · #2 |
 Langdon made a boo-boo....um-mahhhhh!
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09/30/2009 12:46:04 AM · #3 |
| III was too dark and you missed it. |
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09/30/2009 08:25:52 AM · #4 |
| Im actually going to make an effort to get an entry in for this, as i've had a shot in my head for quite some time now. Just gotta see if I can execute it properly, as well as deal with all of the nonsense related to getting married next week! |
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09/30/2009 09:33:53 AM · #5 |
| Just the thing for learning how to use my strobes, now that I have some. Maybe the wireless triggers will arrive this week. |
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09/30/2009 11:01:28 AM · #6 |
| I might try this, not sure though as have never really done anything Low Key or even tried it. My picture will probably scream INEPT!! but its a new technique that I shouldnt be scared of I guess. |
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09/30/2009 11:06:35 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Starbanana:
I might try this, not sure though as have never really done anything Low Key or even tried it. My picture will probably scream INEPT!! but its a new technique that I shouldnt be scared of I guess. |
Like you Starbanana, I've never tried to do anything like this so it will be a nice challenge. Hopefully we'll get some good feedback on what we submit. |
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09/30/2009 11:09:01 AM · #8 |
| I couldn't get the concept of low key really well. |
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09/30/2009 11:09:30 AM · #9 |
Low key is often mistaken for high contrast, with many shadows and many highlights, but it is NOT. Lower the lights and play around. I love low key!!!
Here are some examples from google. Not all are low key enough for me but you get the idea. Low Key Images
Message edited by author 2009-09-30 11:11:27. |
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09/30/2009 11:10:33 AM · #10 |
on of my favorite low key shots...  |
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09/30/2009 11:12:19 AM · #11 |
Think of it this way...just reverse the use of shadow and light...usually light dominates while shadow accessorizes, but in this case, try it hte other way around. Try and let the shadow tell the story, with the light being the supporting element.
A good way to get ideas is to just google image serach Film Noir or Low Key Images of course.
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09/30/2009 11:12:22 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by dknourek:
on of my favorite low key shots... |
Oh I couldn't agree more!! This is fabulous. |
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09/30/2009 11:17:12 AM · #13 |
| Haha, I like that Jutilda said one thing, and then I went and said the exact opposite. I hvae a feeling that will be the recurring theme in this challenge...is it low key or just contrasty? |
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09/30/2009 11:23:11 AM · #14 |
Black and other dark objects are easier to shoot for this challenge?
It seems to be a good challenge for portraits too. |
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09/30/2009 11:44:15 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Jutilda:
Low key is often mistaken for high contrast, with many shadows and many highlights, but it is NOT. Lower the lights and play around. I love low key!!!
Here are some examples from google. Not all are low key enough for me but you get the idea. Low Key Images |
Cheers for that, really helpful.
I have had an idea for an image for ages which I think might actually be low key, havent followed through on my idea as its a difficult one but think I will now. Fingers crossed I a, have the right idea & b, get lots of feedback on it either way. |
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09/30/2009 11:51:41 AM · #16 |
so low key does not mean no highlights ?
From googling it very few low key seem to be mostly black, just lots of it and the highlights are quite pronounced |
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09/30/2009 11:58:00 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by ineedauniquename:
so low key does not mean no highlights ?
From googling it very few low key seem to be mostly black, just lots of it and the highlights are quite pronounced |
To me the key is set by the background as much the subject itself. As Judy pointed out, it's not just a high contrast thing.
When voting, if the photo is overall "dark", I will consider it close enough for low sky to meet the challenge, regardless of highlights.
I sure wish we had a high key challenge to go along with this one. |
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10/01/2009 01:36:59 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Ken:
[quote=ineedauniquename]
I sure wish we had a high key challenge to go along with this one. |
Well I betcha can guess what next weeks exclusive challenge will be ... |
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10/01/2009 01:41:13 PM · #19 |
I've never tried this type of photography but I have something in mind. I tried last night but just can't seem to get the right lighting. I'll have to try again tonight.
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10/01/2009 01:43:51 PM · #20 |
Is someone going to change the name of the challenge to Low Key III?
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10/01/2009 11:02:57 PM · #21 |
Is this Low Key?
Not much, right?
Message edited by author 2009-10-01 23:03:38. |
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10/01/2009 11:20:58 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Is this Low Key?
Not much, right? |
I would accept this as low key. |
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10/01/2009 11:55:08 PM · #23 |
I notice that B&W seems to be very popular for this style re the previous challenge results.
From my portfolio, this one is the one that I would pick for this challenge. I like B&W but I love color.
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10/02/2009 06:18:39 AM · #24 |
| If i drop my car keys down a drainage vent that would be LOW KEY right? |
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10/02/2009 06:21:44 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by MAK:
If i drop my car keys down a drainage vent that would be LOW KEY right? |
I'd say so. You could also take a photo of a small donkey... |
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