Evening sun portrait!

ulrikft

Trying out my new 85 1.8!

NeilL

Could you post the EXIF please, ulrikft?

Thanks.

Neil

ulrikft

Of course!

Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 30D
Shutter Speed: 1/125 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Apr 30, 2008, 3:06:42 PM

NeilL

Thanks.
I think you have done a fantastic job of this, ulrikft clap

It's sophisticated, emphasised by the subtle coloring. All the details are crisp and lifelike, in the facial features, the neck and the chemise. The distribution of light and shade across the face is perfect, as is the soft contrast. The skin texture is beautiful.

I would only wish for a more lush but still sombre background, I don't so much like the division of dark upper and bright lower which cuts rather brutally across the image. The hand is a little lifeless and might better have been brought forward to participate in the light catching the face.

ulrikft

NeilL wrote:

Thanks.
I think you have done a fantastic job of this, ulrikft clap

It's sophisticated, emphasised by the subtle coloring. All the details are crisp and lifelike, in the facial features, the neck and the chemise. The distribution of light and shade across the face is perfect, as is the soft contrast. The skin texture is beautiful.

I would only wish for a more lush but still sombre background, I don't so much like the division of dark upper and bright lower which cuts rather brutally across the image. The hand is a little lifeless and might better have been brought forward to participate in the light catching the face.

Thank you for your comment!

I have to agree with the background, I can try to clone/fix/tone it down a bit. I was just one of those moments. The light was amazing and I just had to get my gf to pose! I'll try to do something about the background.

Qarik

very nice capture. nice model

shniks

ulrikft wrote:

Trying out my new 85 1.8!

Excellent shot Ulrik... Love the lighting and the exposure is perfect. Well done. :ivar

Cheers,

ulrikft

Thanks for your comments!

frg

very nice shot....

jeffreaux2

Other than the background, it could still be nicer if you had retained at least some shadow detail. In particular there is a lack of hair detail.

The 85 F1.8 is a very, very nice lens for it's price range!!

joshhuntnm

love the 85 1.8! I just got mine about a month ago. Nice shot.

MarkW

Very nice lighting and an awesome example of a short lighting pattern. I think I may have to invest in an 85 f/1.8 next!

urbanaries

MarkW wrote:

Very nice lighting and an awesome example of a short lighting pattern. I think I may have to invest in an 85 f/1.8 next!

This is a memorable portrait, I just can't take my eyes away! Well done. I love the complimentary color scheme of her purple top and green eyes. The skin texture has been mentioned, agreed it is beautiful.


And I think I'll be "dusting off" my 85 1.8 and rediscover an old friend! thanks!

ulrikft

Thanks again for all your kind comments! You are all too kind!

ennairb

this is a great shot! love the expression

dawssvt

Nice shot. Great choice in lens

Mitchell

This is lovely. A small reflector on the left could have made it superb! I would add a touch of vignette to really finish this off.

ulrikft

Thanks again for your kind comments! And thanks for your tip Mithcell! I'll try the reflector tip the next time, and try to vignett it a bit

DI-Joe

Oh man!! that is a gorgeous picture and a very gorgeous woman indeed!! Well captured, friend!!

Felicia

Beautiful model and beautiful shot!