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Playing with contrast at Self Portrait
Playing with contrast at Self Portrait
Alexys


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Take Two (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Pathos´ Hotel, Gijon, Spain
Date: Jun 4, 2006
Aperture: F5.4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Black and White, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Jun 5, 2006

 Well, I´m not sure how can arrive to that final edition. In fact, my first idea was to prove with selfportrait. So I decide to take some shoots in the bathroom of a hotel, Hotel Pathos in Gijon, cause the light was ok. But, the wall of the bathrooms has orange circles.This background wasn´t very good. I was playing with contrast and bright and when I was looking for a good high key pic, I got this one.
I know, well I think, I´m not getting a good average with this one, but I like it, so I decided to submit. Hope you like, but know it´s a little bit strange pic.

Statistics
Place: 83 out of 161
Avg (all users): 5.8354
Avg (commenters): 6.5556
Avg (participants): 5.5000
Avg (non-participants): 6.0612
Views since voting: 925
Views during voting: 244
Votes: 164
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 06/17/2006 10:57:45 AM
Hello from the Critique Club!

My first impression is very positive. I don't usually like high key photos, but this one is very well done. A lot of people seem to over expose their photos and call it high key. I am glad you did not do this.

Your pose adds to the interest. You obeyed the rule of thirds, your attention is not on the camera, and your head is tilted to one side. These elements make this a more dynamic shot and give the viewer the impression that more is happening that you just having your photo taken.

Overall this is a very nice self portrait!

-Bill
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 06/13/2006 10:52:35 AM
I think thisis a great high contrast shot and deserved to place higher.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 06/10/2006 07:55:48 PM
Good artistic work...but get rid of that thick black border...try a thinner one instead.
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Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 06/08/2006 06:43:18 PM
Interesting effect. Some of the stray hairs look like they should be cloned out . Very good composition.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 06/07/2006 10:41:43 PM
Much to stark.....
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 06/07/2006 02:51:27 PM
Good composition and the double border really makes it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 06/07/2006 01:38:03 PM
Could go as a record album. Personally I like playing around with my pictures. This one came out well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 06/07/2006 12:39:53 PM
Nice use of high contrast, but I don't like the hair swooping up into your nostril.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon
 06/06/2006 02:18:39 PM
This is a great highkey photo. Well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 06/06/2006 12:36:19 AM
Love the high key. This works well.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 06/06/2006 12:03:49 AM
this is a great self portrait...love the expression...love the high key!!! love the composition! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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