This is one of the best images from my first semi-nude shoot. It was so much fun and the model (a good friend) was very relaxed and wonderful to work with.
A special thanks to my buddy Steve for loaning me his lighting kit.
Some healing brush work to fix minor imperfections on the model's skin.
Converted to greyscale.
Softened with Guassian Blur (except eyes and lips).
Resized for challenge specs.
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Place: 284 out of 624 Avg (all users): 5.6744 Avg (commenters): 7.2222 Avg (participants): 5.6241 Avg (non-participants): 5.8462 Views since voting: 4852 Views during voting: 428 Votes: 172 Comments: 11 Favorites: 5 (view)
286th place? I am astounded; I really did expect to see this in the top 30 at the very least! I gave it a 10, although viewing it agin I would probably drop that to 9 - the phto could do with a bit more in the black range - on my moitor I can't actually see any true blacks. I reckon this is one to work on more - in particular look at alternative ways of converting to B&W; I don't have the full version of Photoshop, but I have heard that using the channel mixer can produce the most satisfying results.
Thanks so much for the comments. I edited this image BEFORE I calibrated my monitor. Now I can see how bad it looks and realize why I didn't score higher. Quite frankly now all my pictures look crappy with a calibrated monitor. Oh well, I guess you live and you learn. For converting to B&W I think I am going to try this technique next time:
286th place? I am astounded; I really did expect to see this in the top 30 at the very least! I gave it a 10, although viewing it agin I would probably drop that to 9 - the phto could do with a bit more in the black range - on my moitor I can't actually see any true blacks. I reckon this is one to work on more - in particular look at alternative ways of converting to B&W; I don't have the full version of Photoshop, but I have heard that using the channel mixer can produce the most satisfying results.
There's a poignant frisson between the title and the photo. She seems sad and vulnerable in a non-starlet sort of way. She seems instead like a regular person with make-up and fancy lights. I identify with her instead of desiring her or desiring to be her. I feel what I imagine she is feeling. Interesting to note that the camera is not merely observing in this case, but is actually an active contributor to her vulnerability and sadness. I feel almost as though I am hurting her and feeling her hurt at the same time, an awkward but moving experience. 9
hmmmm, this makes me want to jump on the casting couch with her! ;) nicely shot! has a nice 50's feel to it, i came back to this and changed my vote from 7 to 9!
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