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© Lisa J. Boulden

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Uploaded: January 21, 2012

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I know that this is off my beaten path, but I was experimenting with the 'Film Noir' lighting and style.


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 1000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 52.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S

Comments

Raymond Pauly January 21, 2012

Very cool image here, Lisa! I really like your POV and depth of field. #1438186

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 22, 2012

I would Say a bit different for you but I like it!

A Lot of impact here Lisa #9934783

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 22, 2012

I'll be iterested to see if they leave this up. I had a similar one a few years ago, and they pulled it. #9934856

Larry L. Redmon level-classic January 22, 2012

It got my attention! Great job, Lisa! #9934865

Michelle Alton January 22, 2012

Well, it sure ISN'T Niagara Falls!

Wow! What an amazing and captivating experiment! #9934930

Jack Gaskin January 22, 2012

OK I'm a little different but this went right to the favorites. The fact you have a woman holding it is great as well as going w/B&W.
Like the comp only thing I'd adjust would be to crop. Take her head out all together see if it throws the look off at all ???
LOVE THE SHOT.

Jack #9935011

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 22, 2012

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your thoughtful comments.
I really wasn't sure about posting this one.
Jack, I, too, was tempted to crop off the top, but felt that subject might look like a guy in a muscle shirt, (thus losing the impact of the female shooter). I really appreciate your input.
Blessings, Lisa♥
ps: Hmmm... Perhaps I should put some smoke at the end of the barrel, put Niagara Falls in the background, and sit a gosling on her shoulder... LOL #9935050

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 22, 2012

Okay...
I swear I was going to mention The Falls, the smoke AND the gosling in my comment! #9935103

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 22, 2012

Love ya, Mel!
Here's another image from my 'Film Noir' shoot.
~♥~Lisa #9935221

Tammy Espino January 23, 2012

Superb!!! #9937800

Gord MacEachern January 23, 2012

I love old B&W mystery movies from the 40s, so just love this B&W image Lisa.
Love how the outline of that big ole 45 is just so razor sharp. I have never been held at gun point but I bet that is what it would look like!!! #9937986

Tammy D. Ferren January 26, 2012

I love this and it's a great capture. Wonderful 'film noir' feel. I notice that even though it's obviously deserving, it didn't get an EP. I posted one a couple months ago from a shoot for a camo catalog and the man was pointing his rifle. It also didn't get an EP. Although IMHO it was probably good enough for one. Seeing yours and KNOWING that it deserves one makes me wonder if they just won't 'encourage' by giving EP's to pics with a a gun in them. Just kind of thinking out loud. This is a great capture. #9947920

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 26, 2012

Thanks for the support, Tammy. I was thinking along that way. Was tempted to remove it when it didn't get an EP, but kept it up because I kinda like it.

(I really hope that it doesn't offend anyone. Does it?)

Thank you ALL for your kind and supportive words.
~♥~Lisa #9947936


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