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01/18/2007 01:30:58 PM |
| Well done overall. Light is interesting. I agree with Nixter about a different crop or composition, perhaps composed with you more to the right of the frame. Personally I also feel there's a bit of a cramped feeling at the bottom - would have liked to see more shoulders and neck. And definitely play with those curves in PS if you are able, and think about strong contrasts and b/w to take full advantage of dramatic light like this. But I don't know what you wanted, so in terms of light and so on alone, this is good. |
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01/18/2007 04:13:02 AM |
| I like how you did the 3/4 profile with half of your face in shadow. |
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01/18/2007 04:07:10 AM |
I think a slight crop, levels & curves adjustment would really make this one stand out. You have great eyes... I like the refraction of the light in your right eye. But, I think putting more emphasis on the light side of your face would work.
Hahaha... just as I was about to submit this, I noticed the crop that nixter has done... yep... that's kinda what I was looking for actually. But, I think a full black & white with channel mixer would be more apropriate... or leave it in color. |
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01/18/2007 01:31:10 AM |
Mike I started to leave a comment but thought I could explain better by showing you instead. I hope you don't mind. :)
Sometimes with self portraits, I've discovered, it can be a little hard to get the composition right, so some cropping can help.
While it was in PS I thought why not take advatage of those great shadows and made them even darker! : )
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01/17/2007 07:55:33 PM |
| I like the sharpness of your eyes. Piercing. Striking. |
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01/17/2007 07:07:55 PM |
| So, that looks like natural lighting. Are you outside? If so, what is the background? |
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01/17/2007 05:43:59 PM |
| You look a tad distant here. Wishthere were a touch more fill light on the left side of your face. Your ear is showing up better, lol. Lighting is a bit harsh? I do like the shot! Your one good eye is beautiful!! :P To handsome to hide! |
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11/20/2006 04:49:36 AM |
Originally posted by Ivo:
Okay, this shot had potential but you cropped it too low. I like the distant stare but I find the lighting to be somewhat cold. the focus, yada yada yada is fine but there seems to be a lack of sincerity in the image. I wish I could learn more about the guy in the shot but it is clear that the image is only a facade and unwilling to share any depth. Hope that confuses you! ;-) |
okay where is the best comment/critique award ? someone please bring it over here and give to Ivan please :-)
Mike. not bad, cropped to low, compo could be better ... you can do it better. |
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11/15/2006 08:19:16 PM |
| Okay, this shot had potential but you cropped it too low. I like the distant stare but I find the lighting to be somewhat cold. the focus, yada yada yada is fine but there seems to be a lack of sincerity in the image. I wish I could learn more about the guy in the shot but it is clear that the image is only a facade and unwilling to share any depth. Hope that confuses you! ;-) |
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