Join Now
Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!
- View Large
Upgrade to e2 to view large
Upgrade to e2 membership to see a large version of this photo. - Comments
-
Model Christina backlit by the sun and reflector used for fill. Contrast etc was increased with the intention of framing the face.
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D MkII |
| Lens: | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 12 May 2012 - 2:55 PM |
| Focal Length: | 90mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/500sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Center-weighted average |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | Look |
| Username: | 
Bluesky65 |
| Uploaded: | 9 Nov 2012 - 8:57 PM |
| Tags: | Christina, Natural light, Portrait, Portraits / people |
| VS Mode Rating |
99 (33.33% won) These stats show the percentage of wins and the rating score that your photo has achieved. You can go to the VS Mode by clicking on this icon. Signup to e2Signup to e2 to see which photo this has won or lost against in the vs mode |
| Votes: | Voting Disabled |
 | Critique Wanted |
| Modifications Welcome (Upload a Modification) |
). I was not sure of loosing the 'aspect ratio' so have cropped the top.
Comments
Lovely portrait - the subject is posed nicely with good eye contact.
I like the idea of the contrast, although it is always nice to see some detail in the darker areas also.
The space camera right seems unnecessary to me, so by cropping, allows the subject to be placed more off-centre.
I would love to see the colour version of this Paul. If you still have it, you can upload it here by clicking modifications, then upload.
Its a matter of intent and personal taste really. Youve deliberately used a high contrast, and the idea is good, but for me its too dark. In the image, theres areas with no hair detail at all, - and her neck is barely visible. I agree with arhb on the right side, however I would not crop the top. her fingers in her hair are blown, so you have a very bright spot there that attracts the eye. You can clone some hair over it.
Uploaded a mod, recovered shadow detail, cloned out fingers, sharpened eyes, slightly softened face using a diffuse blur. I think you still have the framing here, less heavy, but you be the judge.
Hope this helps,
Regards
Willie
I like the colour version. Possibly just brighten up a bit as it does seem very slightly flat. Nice crop. After most of my photographic life working largley in mono, I think the current trend to use mono is a tiuch over done. Mono suites harder gritty shots. I like thid type of image in colour.
Paul
Glad you like the colour version Paul, I must admit that I have been going through a bit of a b/w phase. Be it b/w or colour I have realised that I have a lot to learn when it comes to knowing how to bring an image to life through post processing. I guess developing my photography would also reduce the amount of post work required.
Interesting what colour and B&W do to a portrait. It is as if the portrait was of two different persons. B&W, simplifying the focus, concentrates on the eyes and the mouth. In the colour shot, hair colour is so powerful that the model's facial expression is transformed. I also think there are fewer technical problems with your colour shot. Cropping is OK, but I would suggest toning down the model's right elbow. It catches all the light and appears way too white. Notice that in the B&W composition you lost hair detail by the ear. Colour maintains it. Kudo's just the same. I love your model's expression. Paul
Add a Comment
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.
Related Content
Join Our Free Newsletter
Awards
Current Competitions
Olympus 'Portraiture' Competition - Win £1000 Worth Of Gear!
30th April 2013 - 31st May 2013
This month, to celebrate the launch of Olympus' new micro site Olympus Image Space, Olympus are giving you the chance to win £1000 worth of Olympus gear!...
May's Photo Month
Check out ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to unveil new photography tips, treats and techniques.
