A self portrait (last minute of course). The fading sun made everything golden and beautiful. I setup the tripod, set the self-timer, and experimented.
Stephen
Nikon D50
2006/07/30 18:45:39.7
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Image Size: Large (2000 x 3008)
Lens: 50mm F/1.8 D
Focal Length: 50mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/125 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: -1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
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overall this is a very nice portrait. the tones and the light falloff work extremely well here. a little bit more diffuse light might be better, so you could avoid those hotspots on your cheek and neck that are pretty prominent now.
i'm going to guess that a lot of your score resulted from a lack of a "zen" feeling rather than a lack of technical execution. i think this would have scored much better in a different kind of challenge. although the subject is at rest, the expression on his face seems more anguished than peaceful.
thanks for posting your EXIF information. you should try shooting in RAW a little bit so that you can start to explore some of the tone manipulation that it provides. you might be able to get much more range out of your images than you currently do.
Interesting. This doesn't scream Zen to me, but what do I know? I like the beautiful lighting. Not fond of the hat, but I like the profile and the tones of it. 7
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