This is my brother Aubrey (aiweaver here at DPC), and his wife Stefi. He was injured in Iraq this year. This was the first time I've seen him since 1999 and the last I'll see of him until 2005. I'm incredibly thankful that he survived his ordeal in Iraq, and I'm thankful to have spent time with him this Thanksgiving! My prayers and support go out to all of the service men and women serving their countries!
This was lit with two Alien Bees 800 strobes, one to the right with a Brollie, one to the left with an umbrella. A gold reflector was in front of and below them.
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Somehow I keep getting yours, which is an easy task to review.
First, your subject fit the challenge perfectly. Yes we are all thankful that our soldiers return safely, in this case to heal and enjoy family. Tell you brother thanks from all of us and Gods speed!
The shot has great contrasts and everything is in perfect focus. The cropping is also right on. Smiles and facial expressions make the shot.
Your flash appears to be as you wanted, and very good. A little brightness but not overly exposed anywhere.
As a whole you deserved the ribbon you received and you should be proud of the shot.
This is all positive, but I see no negative. I would like to see a different shot showing more facial coloration.
Nice lighting though, great expressions, good composition. I don't usually like portraits without eyes showing but here it just emphasises how they have eyes only for each other.
Very nice double portrait - just a tiny bit less exposure might have been even better. Excellenet composition and the lighting on the girl's face and hair is very effective.
I'm cheating here - This is a ten!! But is it really a ten photograph? Looks like it to me! Or am I sooo swayed by the story (which I have been following via forum posts since he was wounded) because my son (19) is a marine who just came back from afghanit=stan and is about to be redeployed to Iraq. I hope this gets framed for their Christmas present! It's beautiful!
bad points Skin tones seem a little dirty. But that's being picky for a bad point. Relevence to title doesn't show anything. I.e if the person was in uniform it would be better. Couple seem to be more laughing than loving
Good points nice composure and black BG, overall a very nice little image.
Overall Score Going with an 7, because although technicaly brilliant, the image dosn't have the WOW factor of a great photograph in my opinion. The subject is just a little on the normal side. However, if I was a betting man, from all the others I have seen thus far, i think you will win. DPC like patriotic images ;)
Best of luck, and if the title is true, a pat on the back and welcome home.
Yay! Certainly something for which we should all be grateful--especially that woman. I like seeing his face, but I'd like to see more of the woman's face and her gratitude. Nice tonal range and lighting here,too.
wow! that's alot of facial hair being a military man....unless it is her that is the returning hero.....
I see nothing but the couple, nothing destracting me, and apparently nothing destracting the two subjects...i'm not sure if the black background was caused by them blocking everything out or just coincidence....
Words can't express my feeling of relief that Aubrey is home safe, even with the injuries that he sustained in Iraq, he will be okay. This picture captures his happiness, and his love for Steffi.
Very nice portrait and heartfelt title. The lighting is excellent although the bright spot on his right temple is slightly distracting. I like the light on her hair separating her from the backround. Overall one of my favorites. Great job
Home Safe from Iraq
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