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Copyright: YahWen Ho (ywho79) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 32 W: 3 N: 69] (568)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-09
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Nikon D50, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 DI MACRO (1:1), UV Filter
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Best of Malaysia 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-11 8:53
Viewed: 1587
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Anas in Kellie's Castle again..

I like this particular shot because of the different technique I used. If you notice her hair is shining giving her a well defined head and brings focus to her face.

When I took this picture, the sun is approximately 45 degree behind Anas. Usually in this case the camera will thought that the scene is too bright and automatically selects a higher shutter speed. If you rely on the onboard computer's judgement then you will get an overly underexposed image.

So, what I did was, I configured by camera to use spot metering and aperture priority at the widest setting (in this case F/4.5). Then, I stood near to Anas and see what's the shutter speed the camera would choose (and here it's 1/500 seconds).

After that, I switched the camera to Manual mode and programmed it to these two values. I stepped back and recomposed the picture. Also, I popped up the onboard flash and set the power to -0.3ev.

Oh yeah, this is taken with my Tamron macro lens. Who says macro lens are just for macro shots? ;)

Cool.......


p/s: I shoud've choosen a higher shutter speed as you can see that Anas's beautiful dress is just too bright!

I like this picture and I hope you like it too.

Cheers!
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  • goc Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-10-11 9:01]
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... aaaaaaaaaaand WE LIKE IT ! :-)

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  • n0xdw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 92 W: 8 N: 40] (425)
  • [2005-10-11 9:32]

Nice shot, yes i do like it, i think the metering was very close, good choice. The choice of F stop made for a very nice DOF, she is sharp but the back ground is sufficiently blurred to really help make her stand out. I like the angle you chose, makes for a very good composition. TFS

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  • law Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 75 N: 80] (1764)
  • [2005-10-11 9:48]

I love this shot, YahWen. For me..everything is great. Very well composed. Excellent work!

Great notes on how you did the exposure. A lovely portrait of a lovely girl.

Alli

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  • jlynx (2)
  • [2005-10-11 10:27]

Nice foto, very good colour and sharp.

Postür, ışık, bakışlar,netlik çok çok iyi..
BW

Nice shot...using the camera as an old fashioned light meter!

take care

Gareth

very nice portrait
good details, colors and DOF
good note as well :)

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  • lukdm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 415 W: 3 N: 21] (1348)
  • [2005-10-11 14:50]

nice masterpiece, and the picture also

DOF could have been a bit more shallow....
attention to details in the background would have avoided the plant sticking out of her head.

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-10-11 19:07]

Very lovely tones in this one. I would crop down slightly from the top and in from the left. B

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 70 N: 749] (5148)
  • [2005-10-11 20:31]

Very nice photo YahWen! The light on her head is good as it defines the shape of her head. She also looks like a seasoned model by the body language on the photo. The improvement I can think of is to darken the the background a litlle bit more.

Also, thank you for your comments on my photo, "Legs."

Andre'

Wow, another great cap.
I like your notes, I can learn, I like women photos.
The efects you use are coll. Great photo.
Congratulations again.

Hi YahWen. Very good photo of this Malaysian model. Excellent clarity and colours. Murray.

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