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dladla Registered Users Posts: 44 Big grins
edited September 10, 2008 in People
A portrait... sort of... I wasn't sure where to put this, but I'm in a rut and could use some critique.

First, pretty much as captured, then a more extreme processed version.

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Comments

  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited September 10, 2008
    I like your as captured better than your processed version. Shooting with lighting behind the subject is a very difficult technique to use. Generally what happens if you're not using center weighted metering is you get a perfectly exposed background and an under-exposed subject. Like I think you did in this case.

    Personally I'd go back and shoot again, I think you've got a subject that can really work for you. Maybe zoom in a little so you're getting from around the waist up. Wait for some nice yellow light or some really flat light to give it a spooky kind of feel. I like that effect in graveyard photos.

    Anyways, those are my thoughts for what they're worth.
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