I had envisioned this image like this: Standing and starting with arms extended high above the head and then fanning the hands down so as to create an angelic wings like effect and then to finish in the prayer position. I shot it in my basement and because of backdrop limitations I had to curtail the effect to what you see.
This effect can not be done without interference. That is if you shoot the arms in different positions then by the time that you do the final image (hands in prayer position) your body is overexposed. here then is how the effect is achieved.
For those who participated in the double exposure mentorship the answer may seem easy because we are playing with that infamous 1st zone. The details: you cover your face and body with a black cloth leaving your arms exposed. I used one single light source, a typical strobe direct and fired after 3 secs per shot and changing the arm positions accordingly. The camera is set for a 20 second exposure and after the last hand position, the cloth is removed and the other two strobes are activated. The prayer position is assumed and then all three strobes are fired in unison for the final effect. One of the few images that required only 5 takes.
The main problem is remembering where your arms where when overhead. In two of the shots the arms overlapped the head too much. For those interested in these effects please read the "Double Exposure" thread and do the simple exercise of shooting yourself with the white and black mask as outlined. The concept is then understood and will be present in the undertow of the unconscious which will one day rise to help you achieve the image of your choice. The application is truly unlimited.
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I keep coming back to this picture, Daniel. There is this atmosphere I can't describe. Congrats with the beautiful image & of course your well deserved ribbon :)
Another brilliant set up, well exectured and ending up with an image which is more than the sum of it's parts. I would credit you for thinking outside the box, but I don't think you have ever seen the box.
Yoou have an amazing gift and talent.
Congrats on yet another fine shot and yet another red ribbon.
Now hurry up and bump me on "the list" and move up more where you belong!
What a wonderful shot Daniel. You always seem to pull an amazing shot off making it look simple when in fact it takes planing and a creative mind, which you have. Your talent is impressive to say the least.
See.. you (and others like you) are the reason I am here at this site... thanks for sharing what you did to achieve this beautiful and creative picture... Wow factor. :)
Your such an artist. The time you take to implement an emotive shot is certainly appreciated by those who admire your work. Your hand positioning is perfect the way it comes down to the table. Amazing.
Fabulous. This is so very well done, and I can't imagine but that it must have been difficult to time it all so perfectly. It's a beautiful and moving image.
Ok, FINALLY a shot I like that isn't a snapshot or graveyard. This is excellent. Very well focused and "centered." hee hee My only nitpick might be to have a tad more color in the ski tones but that's just a minor suggestion. GOOD JOB
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