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Alexis


Alexis
Photo Information
Copyright: richard james (Kilted-Arab) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1008 W: 105 N: 2093] (8815)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-06-05
Categories: Friends/Family, Portrait
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, Hoya 77mm UV
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-06-10 7:09
Viewed: 488
Points: 13
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As with my previous shot of Alexis, I think the EXIF data is worth noting here.

Taken handheld at 1/30 with a focal length of 100mm and ISO 1600. No noise reduction applied.

Shot in RAW, slight crop, jpegged, converted to b/w, slight level adjustment, resized and sharpened.

I darkened this shot slightly, I like the mood compared to more brighter versions.

Alexis does have lovely eyes, I hope they stand out in this shot.

Sorry, nothing much else to say, I'm just practicing portraiture - and need all the practice I can get.
ErikSven, shelbeesmom, dareco, lisapw1, kross1 has marked this note useful
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To philip: haha!Kilted-Arab 3 08-31 23:51
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To ErikSven: Hi!Kilted-Arab 1 06-10 20:54
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Interesting dark portrait, Richard. I think this darkening fits with the model and the general mood conveyed by her look.
However, the right part of the photo, with her bright T-shirt, is quite detracting in my opinion. For a more coherent photo, I would have chosen a square format, cropping the whole T-shirt and just letting part of her ear ring visibile like a "luminous accent" in the overall "darkness".
Just my personal opinion, of course. Feel free to (dis)agree ;o).
TFS & kind regards,
Erik

Bewitching!! Love the comp! I still contend us gals, especially us OLD gals don't like the textures of our skin showing, all the flaws you know! HA! It seems a little dark, but that adds to the mystery here! Love the lips! WOW!
B-)
Linda

HI Richard,

She is a beautiful woman. I personally would prefer one that is a little brighter. That's just my personal taste. I'm also one for more contrast too.

I'm glad she wore the earring as it adds a little feminine touch. You've done a terrific job with the way she is looking at you!

Keep up the terrific portraits. Lisa

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 458 W: 11 N: 696] (2654)
  • [2008-06-10 21:54]

Hi Richard,
I like the darker tones in this portrait. Another nice capture of her expression. Again I really like her eyes and the way you focused on them. Well done Richard.
Regards,
Kevin

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1160 W: 15 N: 597] (10416)
  • [2008-06-11 0:27]

Another excellent portrait of this very beautiful lady! She does have incredible eyes and I love the little sparkles. I like the framing and the pose, good expression, very relaxed. Really well done! Have a great day!

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3350 W: 689 N: 1923] (16151)
  • [2008-06-11 2:24]

A bit brighter and a bit more contrast for me.
Too gray, at least on my monitor


thanks,
v

I like. It's a beautifully intimate and close portrait and shows her features well. Ironically (considering my last post) I find it a little too dark, there's "moodiness" and then there's glaucoma and I think this wavers towards the latter.
If I had been you, I'd have shifted my aim to the left and put the negative space 'forward' of her face.
As I say though ... I like it.
Rew

Hi Richard...nice portrait...I like the texture you brought out of the skin.. Sharp details.

Roger

Under exposed and quite frankly...boring. No me gusta

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