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Leader of the Band
Leader of the Band
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Challenge: Multiple Light Sources (Basic Editing I)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Location: Hong Kong
Date: May 23, 2004
Aperture: F4
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/3 second
Date Uploaded: May 23, 2004

 Three light sources, both lights found around the house. One desklamp (newspaper used to make it a spotlight, toilet paper used to diffuse it a little) and one regular bedlamp (white sheet used to diffuse it, several running jackets used to direct it), and a flashlight, diffused the same way.

Note: I understand that the hotspots are bad, but I don't know how to fix them under basic editing.

Photoshop was levels, cropping, image size, and one USM step. Neat Imaged at end.

Sunglasses and reflections are intentional. Unclear detail on left shoulder also intentional, as I'd like some comments on whether that helps or hurts.

Also, Given lights I had, I couldn't figure out how to control the highlights on the digeroo. Any advice would be helpful.

Statistics
Place: 49 out of 221
Avg (all users): 5.6104
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 5.4444
Avg (non-participants): 5.7044
Views since voting: 958
Votes: 249
Comments: 10
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/18/2004 10:06:10 PM
Very nice portrait. I never saw an instrument like that before (looks like a giant, aboriginal pool cue). The use of multiple light sources is clearly evident, though not a primary aspect of the image (to me, at least). Once again, you obviously know your stuff when it comes to exposure and color. The highlights and shoulder don't bother me at all, and I like the radiant streaks in the background. I would have scored this about a 7 (technically outstanding, but the subject doesn't excite me personally).
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon PowerShot A70
 06/01/2004 07:35:07 PM
What is that?
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 06/01/2004 04:36:48 PM
Beautiful 10
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 II/III USM
 05/30/2004 06:16:17 PM
just missing bottom of digery-doo good study though
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 05/30/2004 03:23:36 PM
wonderful clarity and composition
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 05/27/2004 08:02:06 PM
I really like this shot. The lighting definitely enhances the picture and is pretty obviously coming from multiple sources. I like the large DOF on this picture as well. The cropping and framing are well conceived.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 05/27/2004 01:51:47 PM
pretty darn good, 9
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 05/26/2004 08:01:38 PM
nice didgeradoo. good shot. i like your black background. i think a different shirt might work a little better. the black kind of get's lost. a colored shirt or white or something might make it really "pop", although the lighting does help it. overall, pretty good. oh... the barefeet are fitting and a nice touch.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 05/26/2004 08:00:57 PM
I can see at least two sources of light, but I wouldn't say they are a key factor in the composition. Better then most though.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S lens
 05/26/2004 05:33:52 PM
This is a near perfect portrait. I love the sharp focus throughout the whole portrait and the lighting is great.
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