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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/24/2002 3:47:07 AM
I'm partial to the golden sun-look. It kind of depends on the look you're going for, though. If you want a traditional portrait look, wait a few more minutes until the sun is at the horizon and then turn her 45 degrees or so to the sun. This will give you soft light and good shadows. The white reflector trick with the sun at her back is another good one, too; though, you may lose a little of the quality from the setting sun. The 80A filter might actually warm the skin up even more, creating a muddled look. 80A is typically used when the color is fairly cold. So many possibilities!
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| Photo By: Karen L. Chambers
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/11/2002 8:29:14 AM
Very cool. It almost looks like the effect of shifting bellows in a large format camera. Was this a photoshop effect?
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| Photo By: Karen L. Chambers
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/11/2002 8:22:52 AM
Reynaldo, this put a little chill in my spine. I'm sitting at work right now -- we have the tv on watching the news from New York. Everyone's thinking back -- our company lost people there. I passed this around to everyone at work. This is a great addition! Thanks!
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| Photo By: Reynaldo Guimaraes
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/11/2002 8:18:48 AM
Hey Mark -- the scan was from the slide. Ektachrome 100VS is kind of a punchy slide film for skin tones; but, you can get some pretty cool effects from it nonetheless. These didn't turn out quite as grainy as I'd hoped...
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| Photo By: Rob James
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/6/2002 8:22:14 AM
Yeah, I'm pretty sick about the crop. I hadn't thought about the hair issue, culturally. Here's the other version but the background isn't quite as punchy. FYI - Reynaldo, I achieved this particular dropped out background by aiming a cheap Sunpak strobe (with a slave feature) at the background from above. Using a light meter, just make sure it's about 2 stops hotter than the foreground -- that should take care of the flare.
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| Photo By: Rob James
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
9/2/2002 6:55:31 PM
Good grief. Is this really a serious discussion? LIGHTEN UP!!! I'm distracted from a really cool image by concern that a shirtless man might/could/possibly be defined as nude??? Dimitris is right, keep it constructive and focus on the art. Somehow, I don't believe this is violating the spirit of the "rule." Oh, Dimitrius, this is a cool and almost spiritual image. As always, you've captured a possibly common shot and made it hip, disturbing and surreal through the digital medium. Keep it up (maybe crop above the nipple next time...
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| Photo By: dimitris theocharis
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/31/2002 6:25:50 PM
Hey, this is really cool. Whatever she's leaning against creates interesting reflections and dancing across her face. Some may find the hot spots distracting; but, what the heck. Very shallow DOF and a good light ratio between her face and background help to create a real winner. I suppose the model helps, as well -- kind of looks like Joan Osbourne.
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| Photo By: Rachel Radcliffe
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/31/2002 6:22:14 PM
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone seems to notice the perspective. I'm curious if anyone else has opinions about this. I really thought about centering but was afraid to lose the "infinity" perspective, as the lines would be obscured. Although, it does seem that if she's centered properly, without emphasis on the arrow, lines on both sides would accomplish the same effect. Ideas?
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| Photo By: Rob James
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/27/2002 9:01:09 PM
I generally agree with the others. However, I think despite the hotspot, this works because of the obvious mood in the picture. The contrast says a lot to me. Others may disagree. What did you use for the background? I like it.
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| Photo By: Reynaldo Guimaraes
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/25/2002 10:30:01 AM
Hey, thanks for the feedback earlier today! Nice to see you. Most of the scrubs, like me, in the group are mostly afraid to reveal themselves. haha.
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| Photo By: Kim Culbert
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/24/2002 6:05:00 AM
I agree with everyone else. You've captured a very natural and easy portrait. You can't beat a good 135mm for background blur. The only technical nitpick would be the light streak across the face. My eye keeps wanting to look at it. This is mainly because it's about 2 stops brighter than the rest of the face. It works on the hair but is distracting on the face. I love it, though!
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| Photo By: Reynaldo Guimaraes
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/23/2002 5:17:32 PM
That's really hilarious. - I really have an affinity for Giraffes, especially when it looks like they're blowing smoke rings!
Hey, I noticed on some of your other works that youre using a 105mm Sigma. I'm assuming that's the Macro that you use for your good flower work. I'm thinking of purchasing that or the 90mm Tamron and am looking for some advice from users of the lens. Opinions? Pitch me back a comment the pic you just commented (Sara). Thanks and great work!
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Photo By: Eric Goldwasser
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/22/2002 4:03:39 PM
Yeah, I really like this. You seem to have a good feel for natural light -- that's the key, I think. The only thing I would try to improve on this one is the catch light...as was already mentioned, I think. I'm also a sucker for shallw DOF. Hey, which 400 film is this?
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| Photo By: Julia G
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/22/2002 2:18:25 AM
Yeah, this is creepin me out. The enhancements you made to the eyes, etc. are just freaky. Would like to see some of the story for my own morbid curiosity. Pretty cool, though.
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| Photo By: Tamara Witkiewicz
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/10/2002 5:33:54 AM
Sue, the way to reduce the sun spot or glare is to either purchase or devise some kind of diffuser panel. This is pretty easily done by getting some white rip-stop nylon or other semi-transparent white material and sewing or velcroing around a simple pvc frame. The whole cost for a 30x30 frame is only about $10.00. This will even the light.
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| Photo By: William R Eastman III
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/4/2002 4:00:32 AM
Very nice -- I love the color. As an ad of some kind, I could see her looking down. In this case, I think I'd like to see her eyes...at least, her eyes looking off at something else. Even still, it makes me wonder what she's thinking...I guess I'll sit on the fense. Beautiful pic.
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| Photo By: Casey McBride
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Critique By:
Rob James (K:210)
8/4/2002 3:38:54 AM
Lighting is fine -- I think my only comment would be that there's a bit too much weight on the hands. You don't notice it much because she's young. Older people will get wrinkles and facial distortions when this happens. I don't have as much problem with the "hiding" factor because you've framed it nicely around her face and not in front. Great job!
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| Photo By: Julia G
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