This image was produced by the shutter staying open for 14 seconds with very little light available (two candles). at about 8 seconds I moved out of the image and let the camera finish taking in the background.
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Great shot. Couldn't you do the same thing by taking two shots and merging them with the top one being transparent? I'm new to this site, and wonder if that would be against the rules?
How is the picture still so clear? When you moved out of the photo didn't it add a blur as the picture was still taking? How did you avoid this problem?
i don't know much about photography...but I spent about two hours searching for this pic since a friend showed it to me. Very emotional...and I just wanted to see it again. Thanks
Incredible. This inspire a great poetry. Congrats!!!
I´ll try to do it... this will be a very special, gift to my wife. Thanks by your supreme inspiration.
the shots of yours that i have seen, most defintely blow me away. Very imaginative. How were you able to not leave a trail when you moved away? & I concur withm Pat Exum- thanks for breaking it down.
Just a thought, the shot is wonderful but I thought it might be erie if the tie she has wrapped around her hand were also seen on him in a suit. Wouldn't that just bother you? Still love the image as it stands.
An Honor. Thank you to all. The folks that have in the past and as we speak that have spent the time to comment are truly a big part of the success of this image. I take their guidence an suggestions to the heart of my photography, an effective learning tool. I realize the importants of detail, some of you did notice items that indeed took from the balance of the shot. A little help from Photoshop and most can be taken care of. Again, Thank You! Everyone.
I will be happy to share any knowledge on the "How to" for this shot. If you have questions please feel free to e-mail me
This reminds me of the scene from the movie Sixth Sense. Good use of b&w. The elements on the right and left of the chair are a bit distracting - removing them could have made it cleaner. I am aslo not too keen on the thick black border. It is the darkest part of your photo and takes a bit from the over all dreamy feel of the image.
Good idea, definately dreamy. Just curious can you blur the background when using this effect? Is this a long exposure or double? I want to try some of these kind of shots. nice work.
I have got to know how these shots are done! I didn't think you could do double exposure with a digital! The surreal quality of the photo is excellent, the man really comes off as a someone watching over her from another plain, the slight furrowing of her brow, the sadness on her face is just right to indicate a slightly restless sleep. The only think that could have made this better for me is just slight more contrast and a little less light. Otherwise, excellent.
Really good. I like the rings being so prominent on both their hands. The items on the mantel could be a tad darker, they look washed out from the window light.
I would be very interesed in knowing quite how it was done. I am assuming a loooong apperture and then you jumped into the shot briefly. If so then any chance of a guideline as to times involved? If not then how done?
Lots of people used this effect, but this is my favorite. Very well done. I think my only gripe would be the water bottle in front of the fireplace, and maybe the fireplace tools there on the left. 10 from me.
Wow. So much balance and control in this shot. I love how you managed to blend the border of the tile above the fireplace with the facial features of the "ghost". And the accent you put on the rings. 10 obviously.
Wow. What a perfect representation of a dream. You may get my only 10 for this challenge. You got a more than solid 9 on my first pass.
PS- After reviewing the field. You got my 10. And it's well deserved.
beautifully done. Nice, crisp and clear! Very soft lighting sets the mood and tone of this one! Great job. May I ask how you accomplished this photo...I love it...a definite 10!
SUPERB! I like your photo very much, the chice of b&w, postures - great work, the woman in the arm chair could be a little bit sharper to show the contrast - but you still get a 10 from me! If you could give 20....:-)
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