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self portrait

© Peter W. Marks

self portrait

Uploaded: January 09, 2009

Description

Experimenting with PS plugins and actions

Exif: F Number: 2.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Raquel J. Ruiz January 11, 2009

Peter I'm glad to put a face behind those very thoughtful words you left on my portrait. I cant thank you enough :o)
Very nice self portrait :O) #1066106

Terri L. Scribner January 13, 2009

Great work with the actions, Peter!! #7023802

Peter W. Marks January 13, 2009

Raquel and Terri, thank you both for your kind comments.
I am not really into portraiture and don't have lights etc so as I said, this was more of an experiment with a Ps plugin. It was shot in natural light in my living room at f2.5; 1/80sec; 50mm fl and ISO 200. With the very shallow depth of field with this lens I decided to hang a newspaper over the back of the chair; focus on the headlines then move the chair forward by the distance I measured from my nose to my ear (really!). Then it was, set the self timer, dash back to chair and the Mona Lisa smile says "Why am I doing this!"
I then used PhotoblastPro b&w converter and PS sepia filter set to low opacity.
And this is why I prefer to shoot boats.
Thanks again ladies.
Pete #7024862

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