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Finger Dancing on the Fret [Photography Contest Pictures of People Babies & Children]

© Susan K. Snow

Finger Dancing on the Fret

Uploaded: August 08, 2010 23:20:00

Description


Resubmitted, as more was done to the image to bring up a richer tonality.

PG-101 LOW KEY CHALLENGE


Captured with one small reading light.
12-11-07, 8:52:07 p.m.
1/30 Sec. @f/2.8, ISO 1600
Focal length: 100.0mm
Tripod, Remote. Edited in: camera raw, CS3, Nik Efex 3.0 Complete, Noise Ninja plug-in


Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Patti Coblentz August 09, 2010

Wonderful lighting, detail, comp, and tones in this Bunny! Great low light exposure. HTD! #1296565

Katarina Mansson August 09, 2010

Excellent low key! HTD! #8817082

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 10, 2010

This is a very fine low key portrait, Bunny, well-composed and interesting. I love the intent expression and pose and the somber mood created by the lighting is somehow perfect for the situation -- I feel as if I have walked into a darkened room to find him playing only for himself. Cool. #8817349

Marcie A. Fowler August 10, 2010

Nice musical, low key portrait bunny. #8817406

Joy Rector August 10, 2010

beautiful shot #8817448

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall August 10, 2010

Very nice low key image. I really like it. #8818337

Mitch Spence level-classic August 10, 2010

With your frame and use of light and shadow, you've created a portrait that builds great viewer interest and emotional involvement. Very nice work, Bunny. #8818506

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 10, 2010

I really like the lighting Bunny, great portrait work! HTD! #8818779

Susan K. Snow August 10, 2010

Thank you all for your comments.
Nikki, my husband was playing his guitar at night with his single reading light so we wouldn't trip over something. Your comment hit the nail on the head.

My challenge was finding a lens that was the right length and could open all the way to f2.8. This is generally used for macro, but tonight it was used as a portrait lens.
#8819118

Kristy A. Keene August 10, 2010

Wonderful Capture! HTD! #8819299

Susie Peek-Swint August 11, 2010

Great low-key theme entry and capture Bunny ~ HTD :) #8820589

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 11, 2010

I really like this low key image Bunny! #8820776

Bunny Snow August 11, 2010

Thank you for commenting Kristy, Susie, and Amanda.
I had entered this last year and received an EP, but thought I'd try again since more was done to the image this time. #8821158

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 01, 2010

Tough choice for me this time, Bunny. Back and forth between the blue bird and this one but this one wins out -- I do love the low key effect -- lighting is superb. Making it my favorite of your August entries. #8876255

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2010

Well, I'm so very pleased to see this with a finalist button, Bunny -- and I think you will be, too. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #8903305

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 15, 2010

Bunny, Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!!! #8903637

Susan K. Snow September 15, 2010

This was such a pleasant surprise. Thank you for your comments Nikki and Amanda. I'm thrilled. #8906657

Merna L. Nobile September 18, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award. Merna #8915971

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