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Nastya (7 img)

Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
edited May 24, 2008 in People
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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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...
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What can I say - I continue 'dont liking all these flashes...'
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Spasibo,
Yuri

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    CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    I like #4, 6 and 7 the most.

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    jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    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!
    Thanks,
    Jeff
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    evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    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.
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    TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    3, 4, and 7 work well for me. It's a shame about the flare in 7, though.
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    dogwooddogwood Registered Users Posts: 2,572 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    Number 1 and 3 grab me right off. Nice job.
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    TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    great job...i like all but i really enjoy #3 & #5...thumb.gif
    Aaron Nelson
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    wolfejmwolfejm Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited May 22, 2008
    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.
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    ladytxladytx Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2008
    Beautiful girl and photos.
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    SenecaSeneca Registered Users Posts: 1,661 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2008
    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.
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    Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2008
    Spasibo vsem
    Thank you all, dear friends, for your critique and comments!
    Yuri
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    Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2008
    Yup, I like the 7th shot the most.
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