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Nocturnal Self Portrait


Nocturnal Self Portrait
Photo Information
Copyright: Josh Crozier (Humanist) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 109 W: 39 N: 74] (501)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-10-16
Categories: Nocturnal, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi, Canon EFS 18-55mm f3.5-5.6, 55mm HOYA UV
Exposure: f/8, 3 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Tips and Techniques II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-31 16:22
Viewed: 577
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Self portrait at night.


To create mood here and to further reflect myself, I've used an overlay layer of one of my favourite images that can be found here.

I've toned this image with a Black and White layer tinted to redish brown. I then set that layer to soft light mode and reduced its opacity. That method does mean losing some shadow detail, but I am rarely shy about creating some good solid blacks.

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Czesc Josh,

Great results of Your PP :] Interesting mood, nice lighting and overall composition of photo. Well done & TFS :]

Pozdrowienia z Polski,
(Greetings from Poland)
Pawel

Hello Josh,

Interesting idea for self-portrait and great presentation.
Good framing and lighting, nice tones.
Very effective:)
TFS,
Izabela

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  • linz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 77 W: 29 N: 161] (1742)
  • [2007-10-31 17:43]

Hi Josh
Excellent use of colour, texture and contrast with a stong composition of light and shade. Good work. TFS

Lindsay

Jello Josh !

Interesting method and auto-portrait . I like the idea. I wish although you would be a bit sharper although and just a tad more visible. You remember me a singer who is always performing in the dark , i.e. the lights always behind him like here .

Cheers!
Robert

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  • haben Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 203 W: 10 N: 22] (1161)
  • [2007-11-01 3:29]

hi josh
fantastic bw work. the compo and the light is great. also a very good structure in the wall behind and a great shadow. a very moody shot.
have a nice time
haben

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  • bazsa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 90 W: 0 N: 3] (2926)
  • [2007-11-03 17:33]

Hi Josh,
Great photo, nice PP. Congratulations.
Best Regards. -bazsa

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1695 W: 124 N: 1443] (20454)
  • [2007-11-23 5:06]

Hi Josh,
beautiful portrait.I liked light,shadow and your pose.Congragulations.TFS.Necla.

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2007-11-24 2:58]

Fascinating tones and textures, outstanding composition! This is really fabulous work
TFS
silke
:D

Hi Josh:
This looks like an original idea to me at least. I love the idea of a silhouette of the legs and the head only and mood this creates.... wonderful to look at........Roman:0)

Hi dear friend,
nice to meet you and your gallery. Interesting self portrait with excellent lighting and shadows. Great angle of shot and framing. I really like this compo. Congrats!
Best wishes,
Ioana

Hello Josh,
A very effective shot, and masterful post-processing . . . I like the play of the light on your shadows, and that you included your favorite shot of the forest into your self portrait.
All the best,
Karen

Hi Josh

Its the first time we are in touch, really appreciate this shot of yours has everything I personelly dream of ...the soft touch, great imagination....leaves a mystic feeling...GREAT SHOT, keep posting.

bye
mk subba

Hi Josh!
Very well composed shot .I like the play of tones,light and shadows.
Well done.
Cheers.
Cezar

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS SHOT. EXCELLENT LIGHT.

Hi Josh, fascinating selfportrait full of mystery, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 164 N: 1399] (10095)
  • [2007-11-28 23:23]

Hi Josh,
Very good self portrait, the lighting suggests to me that you are standig inside a tunnel. Nice moody shot, well done.
Peter.

Hi Josh

Nice compositions and the lighting from behind make this picture very beautiful...congrats

Amri HMS

This really sets the mood. Like how the light just touches the subject.

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