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Published: 2005-06-15 22:11:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 509; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 60
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Second installment of the first shooting with the beautiful Sarah .(She doesn't like to smile on photos. But it bursts out often enough, so I'm sure she hides it hard inside
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The sepia tone is really nice for the mood of the photo, and i do think the framing of your subject's face works well, and frankly, the close-up works in the favor of the photo, despite what that person quoted from an art school textbook about needing more space in the frame.
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Ah, good I'm not the only one thinking that
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Formally I love how the composition simultaneously gives great depth, while suporting the up-close-and-personal intimate detail and texture, flowing down a 'scale' of values down and round her chin, difused by the subtle cour's delcate lean towards warmth.
Reality is the most challenging and rewarding of image manpulation techniques :- )
Basically I think its great.
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I love her intense look, she is created for beeing portrayed
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Beautiful face, nice title, cute colours, great deviation xD
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Beuatiful shot, it really captures her!
Anna
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Her eyes immediately caught mine! Good job in capturing the eyes. I would have removed her choker, because it segments her body, and is the darkest thing in the picture, which causes my eyes to wander to it. I would blur the shoulder closest to the camera a bit, so that her face is the main thing in focus. If you wanted a more "perfect" or "surreal" type of effect, I would also smooth out the tones in her skin a bit.
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I don't manip my photos to that much extend. But I'll keep it in mind and maybe give it a try at the next shooting, since most things can be acived there. Thanks for the comment.
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The problem with shooting horizontal close-ups is that often the rule of thirds almost MUST be used, otherwise the face takes up too much of the frame.
The rule of thirds is usually not worth the paper it is writen on, but with a portrait like this, it comes into play.
Generally, you should follow these bases..., in moderation of course:
Close-ups: Close-ups should almost always use the rule of thirds unless a particular radical emotion is trying to be displayed. The rule of thirds doesn't really need a place in these photos, but you should really make them less 'tight', in otherwords there should be a lot of space in the frame.
Full-body shots: The rule of thirds hardly ever applies in these situations, more of a rule of twos (which doens't actually exist), where there is a balancing of foreground and background. Generally full body shots are more interesting at an obscure angle, or when the object of focus is off center.
Torso shots: The rule of thirds can be useful, but torso shots are perhaps the easiest to shoot. They allow you to have the most freedom without the photo looking odd.
Remember, use the bases in moderation. Use your intinct above all.
What I suggest doing is keeping a sort of exposure journal, which allows you to put more thought into your picture as a whole because it takes up more time and effort. Put great thought into your composition. Don't just shoot something because you think it's pretty, such as a sunset. Shoot something that speaks to you. I don't try to pretend like I'm a great photographer, but I try my best to shoot things that speak to me, even though they may not appeal to the viewer. Art should be done for you, as a person, not done to get pageviews. I don't think you personally do this, but many people do, and you'll start to lose sight of your intention if you do so. You are definetly a talented photographer and I expect much from you, but you need to grow. All of us do. You'll be great some day. :-D
Books to check out:
Teach Yourself: Photography by Lee Frost
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Well, never ever think in rules. And especially don't tell others to do so. (Very especially not, if you don't follow them yourself
But thanks anyway, that was quite refreshing
Oh yeah, maybe you should add the rule of thirds to those comments. Don't expect people to know, for most people don't take pictures by the book. (But they do well with it.)
Oh and one more thing. Closeups are often used to neglect the unimportant parts and focus on the important things. Try it.
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A gorgeous model, a wonderful composition. I love the tones that her skin sets off here... just wonderful.
And those eyes... wow... they're captivating... *blush* I don't want to look away.
-Nic
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great angle and tones. it really portraits her inner self. excellent
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jaja, das ist ein schΓΆnes bild 
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