Taken on location about half an hour before sunset. Lit with a single bowens monolight with a 75° softlite reflector. The models name is Birkir Snær Einarsson. Many thanx to Daði for coming with us, mostly to make sure the light didn´t blow over but he had some good ideas too, a true stylist in the making.
Post processing was increasing contrast and decreasing the saturation, adjusting the WB to get a sligtly sepia tone to it. Image was a bit tilted so I corrected that, added the vignetting, front of his shoes were light brown so I took taht out and did some dodge/burn adjustments. Finally sharpened after resizing.
The title is borrowed from a song by John Lennon, somehow that song just popped into my head when I saw this photo.
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First off, congrats on a top 10! I didn't vote this challenge, but looking through the comments I am surprised nobody called DNMC. I woulda ding'd you for the fact that if he is a singer, I don't see that background as his environment. I also think the title throws the whole thing off even more. All just my opinion of course. Other than all that, I think it is a great portrait. ...but then you have already established yourself in that regard. :)
This is my favorite for the challenge. I think the use of wb is very effective. You have demonstrated an unusual talent for the craft and art of portraiture.
there are some things i would pick at Face and Knees are a little bright.... I just love the picture!! Very laid back I think the best picture yet that meet the Challenge title Very Well Dont!! Still a 10!!
Exceptionally effective use of artificial lighting in an environemental portrait. I would love to hear the particulars of you did it. The rocks and ripped jeans worked very well together.
fits the topic well but looks a little phoney - is this guy really a working class hero? or is he just made to look like someone's perception of that term? is pretty dark generally, too much contrast and perhaps a tad bit over sharp
If this guy isn't famous - he should be! He has a great look...rocker or model? Almost looks a little like Jared Leto.
One of my fav photos for the challenge. Great lighting and love the background.
Very evocative shot; says a lot about the subject, his view of himself, your view of him. I could picture this as a pose for a poster of a James Dean movie.
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