Distracted
Uploaded: April 06, 2005 17:26:36
Laura Clay-Ballard April 06, 2005
wow! Tracy, this is a GREAT portrait. It almost looks like it's been painted. Did you do anything to it other than just shoot it? #233424Tracy D. Siermachesky April 06, 2005
Thanx. Besides cropping and converting to b/w, I softened his skin just a touch and dodged the eyes a little as well. For added drama I darkened the outside edges for sort of a vignette. #1234293Susana Ms Heide April 06, 2005
Your lighting is BEAUTIFUL! And so is the little subject! #1234299Laura Clay-Ballard April 06, 2005
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your technique with those of us who are just learning! #1234352Linda Proctor April 06, 2005
Wonderful portrait! Love the lighting on him Excellent! #1234395Omar Segura Segura April 06, 2005
Excellent portrait Tracy!!!! The light, the expression of the boy, ...., everything is excellent. Keep up the good work! #1234405Michelle B. Prince April 06, 2005
Fantastic, I love it. Your lighting is great. How many lights did you use? Any lighting tips you would like to share would be greatly appreciated. I'm struggling with mine. #1234555Melissa L. Zavadil April 06, 2005
You captured the spirit of this little boy! Just wonderful and, the lighting is superb! #1234702No Info April 07, 2005
This is beautiful! I love the BW tone! What type of settings did you use when converting? I can't seem to get mine to look like this! #1235777Tracy D. Siermachesky April 07, 2005
Michelle, I used 3 lights--one with softbox camera right and one with umbrella just behind me, and one with grid spot lighting the backdrop. Hope that helps. It's amazing how you learn something new after every try. Lesley, with this particular image I converted to duotone, then adjusted curves, levels, and sharpened. Thanks everyone for all your wonderful feedback. #1237532Lori S. Aschbrenner April 08, 2005
This is a GREAT portrait, Tracy! Love the dramatic lighting... and that expression is priceless! #1237961S J May 21, 2005
Many Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Tracy!! #1376976Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2005
congrats on your finalist, tracy! #1378376No Info May 22, 2005
Congrats, Tracy! I love this one! #1379125Lori S. Aschbrenner May 22, 2005
Congratulations, Tracy! #1380740Susana Ms Heide May 22, 2005
Congrats Tracy!! I'm glad this portrait made it to the finals! Good luck! #1381301Linda Proctor May 22, 2005
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