These were all taken with partially cloud covered sun behind my subjects. I used a speedlight with a softbox and a 41' gold reflector. I love the reflector. Anyway your comments are welcome.
Outtakes
Entry
This is not really faceless however it was taken at the same time and place as the photo I submitted. I am just hoping to get some input....
Many thanks for the comments, I guess sometimes you don't see things that are staring you right in the face. Dang!
oh, the car is my '71 Ford Fairlane.
I had submitted this, but then I chickened out. I figured if there were two people in the picture, the DNMC Nazis would ding me. Actually, I think what I did submit was a technically better picture -- a lot sharper anyhow. Not bad for switching fifteen minutes before the deadline. (Takes a modest bow. 8))
In a word, yes. (IMNSHO) I didn't like the light in your submission. It looked, to me, as if you had just used the camera flash, and it was pretty harsh. Also, I had to look too hard for grandfather's hand.
FWIW, the one with the hexagonal tiles in the background is my favorite.
Thanks for showing us your outtakes. I'm a Japanese textile junkie, and I love the series and your notes on the festival.
I like the pose in this one better, However the DNMC Patrol would have more than likely murdered your score for showing too much face. Both are very nice photos.
