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The Disturbing Side of Photography


The Disturbing Side of Photography
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Copyright: Scott Everett (skot) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 10 N: 72] (411)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-20
Categories: Humorous, Friends/Family, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D700, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-27 0:17
Viewed: 120
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of the biggest tips I like to give any photography enthusiast (especially in this digital age) is to shoot, shoot, shoot. Trying new things with your camera and don't be afraid to fail.

I had been taking photos of my kids one day when the older one got jealous of the time the younger one spent in front of the camera. Not a bad problem to have, in all reality. I took the opportunity to do some wacky photography while he was interested in being photographed. Using the short end of my 28-75mm lens, I took a close photo of him, knowing and expecting the distortion. I still find the image disturbing.

There has been no digital trickery here. All I did to the photo in post-processing was adjust colors. All of the strange geometry is directly due to the distortion of the 28 mm focal length.

Lesson confirmed: Don't use a small focal length for formal portraits.

Post-processing:
I adjusted color temperature and exposure then worked on contrast and saturation before sharpening and applying a minor vignette. Still creeps me out.

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I actually like this photo a lot—the thing that wierds me out is that it looks as though his body is facing the opposite direction and he has turned his head, like so many owls, to see you standing with a camera behind him.

TFS,
MP

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 40 N: 848] (8422)
  • [2009-08-27 17:17]

I would have to be sorry to say that this is not the biggest disturbance LOL, unless they were trying to use your camera as well or really curious to see their reflection on your lens and try to wipe it out with their full chocolate hands :)

Anyway I like pictures of kids because they have such innocent looks and expression. There is no agenda and there is no set up :)

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