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Day 17: Amused
Day 17: Amused
levyj413


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Collection: First
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Date: Sep 21, 2006
Aperture: 3.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/6s
Galleries: Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Sep 21, 2006

Viewed: 542
Comments: 11
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 I realized that, after 16 days, I had only one "normal" portrait, and that was outside at night (day 6). So I figured it was time to try to take a real "studio" feel portrait.

Thanks very much to Cindi for her portrait lighting learning thread! In particular, I wanted to try her "Rembrandt" setup:
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I don't have any movable lights, but my dining room chandelier is about at a 45 degree angle overhead if I sit in the right spot. So that's the sole light source. I also don't have anything to reflect with, and the result is the sharp shadow of my nose.

I also can't get far enough away from the dining room wall, so here's another layer mask to blur the wall a bit.

After 121 shots, most with me in the middle or on the left side of the frame, I realized that I'd look better on the right. My position was the same; I just moved over a bit. I think it looks better on this side because now my face is pointed into the frame.

My PS work is getting better, too. Here's the shot straight from the camera:


How'd I do?

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 09/24/2006 11:41:30 AM
Classic! Perfect composition, good lighting and catchlights.
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 09/22/2006 11:03:30 AM
I like the colors in this shot. Lots of blacks, whites, and grays that are actually "in color" (if that makes any sense). Nice expression too.
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 09/22/2006 06:04:10 AM
great expression. and beautifully off centered comp. great job.
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 09/22/2006 04:45:51 AM
Good detail. Well done!
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 09/22/2006 02:51:12 AM
Nice portrait..Well done..
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 09/22/2006 01:36:03 AM
Great image. I must try one day. Must read that whole thread also.
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 09/22/2006 12:38:35 AM
Hey this looks good considering your 'equipment'. Well done.
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 09/21/2006 11:54:11 PM
VERY nice use of light and positioning in the frame! If you want something to use as a reflector, get a piece of white posterboard from the local craft store. I've used that and suprisingly it seems to work OK. Great job!
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 09/21/2006 11:52:00 PM
Great job of using what you have available!

(You're right, Cindi's thread is a GREAT teaching tool...)
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 09/21/2006 11:50:26 PM
I agree with Leroy: well done. Natural and nice lighting. You are reminding me of somebody but I can't think of who it is.
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 09/21/2006 11:48:54 PM
You did well :-)
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