Nastya (7 img)

Yuri Pautov

Nastya - a friend of mine asked me to make some photos for her.
As you might know I dont like all these flashes - I prefer natural light. But: 1.
The photo must be taken near the piano. 2. No Natural light in the hall.
So I took Sony R1, Sony F32 flash a reflector, remote control and...
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4

5 The next two were made in a whole darkness - something went wrong with the electricity...

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7 This one taken without a flash...

What can I say - I continue 'dont liking all these flashes...'
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Spasibo,
Yuri

Cuong

I like #4, 6 and 7 the most.

Cuong

jeffreaux2

Hello Yuri!!

First, I have admired your beautiful portraiture since my first glimpse. Thank you for inspiring us all!!

As for this set of photographs,

I am not a fan of the lighting in #s 1, 2, 5, and 6. It appears here that the light source was located fairly straight on to your beautiful (aren't they always) model. It appears especially harsh in numbers 1, 2, and 6. Of these four photos, number 5 appears to have a much better control of lighting even though the source is still straight on to her from the direction of the camera. Great job on #5.

The remainder of the set are, of course, beautiful. This really shows a good example of how much side-lighting can improve the appearance of portraits...giving them a nice shaping, and shadows to compliment the light. Very nice. I especially am drawn to #7. Very dramatic.

Thank you for sharing once again!

evoryware

Do you have anything to modify the flash?
I really like 1, 4, and 5. My favorite is #7! B&W is usually not my first choice.

TristanP

3, 4, and 7 work well for me. It's a shame about the flare in 7, though.

dogwood

Number 1 and 3 grab me right off. Nice job.

Tango

great job...i like all but i really enjoy #3 & #5...

wolfejm

I really like 4 & 7. On 4 I can't help but think a little tighter crop might be in order, possibly a shorter aspect ratio (8x10 or so). I guess it depends on if the piano is part of the subject or context for the shot. I happen to LOVE the flare in 7.

Very nicely done.

ladytx

Beautiful girl and photos.

Seneca

3,4 & 7 are my favorite. Incidently those are ones I don't see a flash on. I love the subtle look of the images. Great job...but I don't ever expect any less from you. Your work is always beautiful.

Yuri Pautov

Spasibo vsem
Thank you all, dear friends, for your critique and comments!
Yuri

Tee Why

Yup, I like the 7th shot the most.