Mandy
Uploaded: October 31, 2004
1/60 sec, f3.2 ISO 400 - 1 soft light boz
Dave Tilley October 31, 2004
Great shot. I noticed, however, a lack of contrast. The images appears somewhat flat with a strong yellow cast.I edited the image to show a comparison. First, I used the Levels to create a corrected white balance. Then, I used the Selective color tool to draw back some yello, and balance the reds and blues respectively.
Just one man's opinion. #184039
Rob Hambly October 31, 2004
Thanks for your comment Dave - You're right, this image does appear flat after downloading - The original is actually warmer than this, which was the effect I was going for - Nice Lunar eclipse photos be the way - I entered one myself yesterday.RH #881068
Protacio Serna October 31, 2004
Hi there...Rob...sorry to interrupt here, you said that you used one soft box, but there are three catch lights in her eyes. Did you use something to bounce for fill lights?Lighting after adjustments looks good...great job Dave...actually the problem was the light temperature, or white balance setting.
It is her head position what I think looks strange to me. Many times is better to tilt the camera than asking the subject to move her head.
The pose is good at first glance...but after seeing it a little bit longer my neck start to feel…I don’t know….strange?
See you guys
PSerna #881151
Rob Hambly October 31, 2004
You got me - Soft box you can buy at IKEA ;-)Regards to neck - my advice, don't look at it too long...
RH #881170
Danielle M. Danford October 31, 2004
How much was the soft box from ikea I cant find it?? #881187Rob Hambly October 31, 2004
http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=33226&langId=-1&parentCats=10111*10270This was actually just an impromtu shot taken last night - No real thoughts were put into it.
Happy Halloween :-)
RH #881201
Protacio Serna October 31, 2004
:D ...got it Rob. #881203Protacio Serna October 31, 2004
Now I can see where the three catchlights came from.PSerna #881207
Darren Smith October 31, 2004
Personally, I like the original over Dave's edited version.It has a nice warmth to it, and as for the pose, I like it. I think is a beautiful portrait and shows of the gorgeous model beautifully. Great work Dave. #881516
Rob Hambly October 31, 2004
Ddiolch 'ch Darren!#881667
Mandy Hambly October 31, 2004
I have to agree with Darren -- Rob's original is warmer and easier to look at. That and my hair is not gold and my lips are not purple ...Mandy #881670
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