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A repost...
I'd put a softer shot up of Dave (it'll bne in the mods soon) earlier and my mate Dougie suggested a darker, more brooding shot would be better.
So I went back to the TIFF and had a play, came up with this darker version - more in keeping with the mood of the shot maybe?
Anway - it's a make shipft snoot on the left, reflector as background and dave just looking down - not really regretting anything except letting me take his portrait again!
Cheers to the people who posted comments before - hope you understand why I re-posted this
Dougie - cheers for the tip mate, put your shot in the mods if you get chance to illustrate your point
ta
ade
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D |
| Lens: | 24 105 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | Regret |
| Username: | 
ade_mcfade |
| Uploaded: | 21 Dec 2007 - 5:31 PM |
| Tags: | Close up, Directional light, Flash / lighting, Portrait, Portraits / people, Tandberg, White background |
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I really like this image Ade, particularly the gritty colour version. The lack of eye contact seems to add a whole extra dimension to this portrait - hence the title. Excellent work.
Steve
The inclusion of the extra shadow on the right has lifted this as well. This has become very much better, more feeling I think. Well done Ade it's good to rethink and not just cuff advice aside, I've seen that so often.
Man congratulations to both of you for the dedication and time consuming experimentation, it shows in your work, both of you.
All the very best enjoy the Festive Cheer,
Dougie
Far better for me Ade, I saw the mono version and thought it looked a little 'flat' and lacking in a little contrast and punch, this however has all the right ingredients ... yes, even the subject 
Worthy of an accolade from up high too methinks!!!
Have a great time over the festivities and I'll see you in the New Year!!!
Paul
That is a fantastic image. quality is very good and the emotion is very convincing.
cheers folks
Always godda make Dave look dark and brooding I think - the soft look just doens't work !
cheers Dougie - I'll listen to your wisdom any time and take it on board, anyone who's spent a life taking photos and made a living from it gets my ear and respect, it's what I wanna do 
Was hoping to see you at Ade's studio do Fran - sort something out soon then. In lancs over Xmas, but probably very little internet access.
Merry xmas all
Wow - Dave's gonna have a really big head now you know Pete, 2 EC's with his mug on them!
Cheers - a lovely Xmas present and one that money can't buy... apparently
Ade
Congrats on the EC, a very effective shot of Dave. I like crop and the shadow is very well used.
Good to see some colour portraits from you, not that I am not a fan of the B&W ones, but good to see something different and perhaps more honest than a blue channel conversion.
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