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Challenge: Human Portrait (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II
Location: JHB South Africa
Date: Mar 9, 2013
Aperture: f/9.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Mar 11, 2013

 Inspired by some LalliSig entries I decided to try and emulate one of his shots.

Lighting - Flash triggered remotely to fire at a white wall behind the camera (acting as a giant softbox in front of me. Flash triggered 2 softboxes either side of me and slightly behind me about arms width apart. White sheet stretching from the top of one softbox to the top of the other one to act as a reflector shining down on top of my head (didn't have a 3rd softbox). Silver reflector held by me facing up to add a little light to the bottom of the chin.

Editing - used the frequency separation method found here. Summary - spot edit small skin blemishes. Dodge and burn to increase contrast and slight facial carving. Convert to B&W. Resize and sharpen.

Post challenge:
Thanks for all the positive comments and kind votes. I did have some fun doing this shot and hope to do some more portraits soon. Will try organise a better looking model next time - might have helped the score :-)

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 119
Avg (all users): 6.5852
Avg (commenters): 8.1000
Avg (participants): 6.5686
Avg (non-participants): 6.5952
Views since voting: 1227
Views during voting: 322
Votes: 135
Comments: 19
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 03/24/2013 11:21:28 AM
This jumped right out at me in voting, a portrait with a difference.
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 03/21/2013 04:53:18 PM
Well done..great theme and lighting.
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 03/20/2013 06:31:19 AM
Very well done. Congratulations on the top ten.
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 03/20/2013 06:15:02 AM
Fabulous! Congrats!
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 03/20/2013 05:03:58 AM
Excellent shot and top ten finish. Thanks for the lighting notes. It is beyond my current capabilities and equipment, but I may get there eventually.
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 03/19/2013 11:45:19 PM
Congrats on the top 10 Steve. Technically so much more work in this. Will have to learn form you for sure. Will read that link you have attached as well. Take care
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 03/19/2013 08:08:32 PM
WD Stephen, would not have picked this as yours.
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 03/19/2013 08:05:55 PM
Excellent shot. Congrats on the top 10.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/19/2013 06:23:35 PM
Always looks cool! Lighting is spot on! Maybe the whites of his eyes could be toned down a bit..not enuf to alter my vote
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 03/18/2013 01:52:56 PM
This just inspired me.
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 03/18/2013 01:32:08 PM
Best shot in the challenge: clearly expresses character, not just a picture but a statement.
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 03/16/2013 07:38:27 AM
nice idea and beautiful lighting
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 03/14/2013 11:30:11 AM
Love it! Great concept, great lighting.
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 03/14/2013 09:54:52 AM
Professional lighting. Memorable image. 8
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 03/14/2013 12:17:49 AM
Scotland lose the Rugby against the Poms again? On a serious note, excellent light, focus and tones. Portrait orientation too!
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 03/13/2013 06:13:30 PM
quite nicely done. I like the expression, it ties well with the paint effect.
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 03/13/2013 09:39:24 AM
Spooky
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 03/13/2013 12:13:20 AM
Nice job with the makeup. I also really like the butterfly lighting.
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 03/12/2013 08:53:38 PM
You should be happy to be on the front page, well lit
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