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22-11-2005, 20:19
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Getting Comfy
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Self Portrait
Inspired by DJW I decided to give this a go. Think I'll have to pick up a copy of PP for more help but I'm brave enough to ask you lot for comments first
 Shot on the mkII 50mm f/1.8 at f/5.6 and 3/10sec my face was lit by a single lamp, using the self timer (I really need a cable release!). Quite happy with it but finding it hard to judge focus from the wrong side of the camera  Adjusted levels to darken and used channel mixer to convert to b&w and burnt out any detail from the left side of the face and the right shoulder. Cloned out a couple of stray hairs from my ageing eyebrow. Added a little USM. Anyway, my first post in a long time. Fire away. 
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23-11-2005, 00:36
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Feet under the table
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That's a great effort. I just think that the sudden cut-off of light on the left looks a bit too sudden and unnatural, and the heavy shadow in the eye socket isn't helping. Hell it's only my opinion anyway.
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23-11-2005, 01:11
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Is this a self portrait? I thought dlh" was a lady?? Forgive me if I am wrong, just confused me that's all,lol.
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23-11-2005, 07:08
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I think it's great, per se, except I might have likes to see the full head rather than cut off.
regards |
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23-11-2005, 07:32
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I think you could use CT's crop as the basis for your "Photography Business Card" that would be very striking and also make you instantly recognisable.
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23-11-2005, 08:01
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Like the cropped shot a lot, plus you've managed to capture the all important catch light in the eye....great 1st shot !!!.
Can see you changing your avatar now 
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23-11-2005, 08:36
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Getting Comfy
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CT: Thanks. Little more detail in the eye would help... trying to hide the naturally dark patches under the eyes
Positioning looks better.Jewel: Only on the weekend  stepheno: Much better if I can hide as much of my face as possible :icon_eek: Steve: Hadn't thought of that. Business cards for passing out to all my closest friends DJW: Thanks. Just have to work out how to change it! |
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23-11-2005, 09:37
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Growing roots
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Shots like that inspire me to try something different like you have
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23-11-2005, 09:48
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Excellent shot, I love the quality of light you managed to capture. |
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23-11-2005, 10:30
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Well I had to change my avatar after advising others
Thinking more about the shot I took, I looked to use natural light for better tones, but have now realised that if converting to B&W it's not quite so important. Therefore I'll also give the method above a go |
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23-11-2005, 10:36
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Now if I tell you I like it, it doesn't mean I fancy you!
I think it is a great shot, the crop improves greatly and the Business Card is a great idea.
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23-11-2005, 18:28
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Getting Comfy
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Happy with the crop now. Loaded CT's effort into CS and the brightness went right up... too light
Have settled on this slightly darker version although I removed some of the shadow under the eye (well a little). Think I prefer it this way.Thanks to everyone for their comments and help 
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23-11-2005, 19:00
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I did a self-portrait a week or so ago that was surprisingly similar in style to this one.
Damned if I'm posting it though. Might if a few more people post theirs first.
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23-11-2005, 19:06
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we already had a thread like that with all our mugs, I know cause I started it.
They weren't professionally done though. Just mugs,so go ahead and post it! Jewel |
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23-11-2005, 19:09
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I'm not doin a solo!! :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :naughty: |
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