Ah, my face...! Not many people see my face and live to talk about it none the less! The most interesnting thing about this shot is that it would not have been possible if I didn't get a tripod right after the meeting. For self portraits, tripods take some of the hassle out of it. It may look very simple, but it took about an hour of prep work before I could get a nice enough shot of myself.
So now you see my face, so keep it a secret! If you can't, then I will 'help' you keep it...;D
Until next time, .....shunpo!
Photo Info:
Nikon D3100 with a 18-55mm lens
F5.3, 1/2, iso 100, WB AUTO at 48mm
Blurred the background, edited the levels, brightness/contrast, and sharping in Photoshop Elements 7
Great use of lighting, it created amazing shadows and patches of negative space (especially on your jacket). Also I like how you are just off to the side so as to draw the reader in a bit. The use of light helps to move the viewers eye from you to your weapon, good sense of story telling element here.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo! I love the lighting! It gives the photo a mysterious feel. And using a tripod does make things a lot easier.
ReplyDeleteJustin,
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on this second post. Really nice composition and lighting on your face. You've created a lot of depth to the mood of the image.
The lighting definitely increases the intensity of the photo giving it a mysterious vibe. Your pose also is a plus in the photo almost like you are being questioned by someone or you're questioning them.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were brave enough to actually show your face! This is a very good image. The dramatic lighting really adds to it.
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