Schoolboy in Reykjavík focused on his play during break between lessons.
Lightroom: RAW file converted to JPG in Lighroom, general punch, tone curve, black, resized, exported to PS: levels, curves, hue/saturation, resize, USM and frame, save for the web.
Camera Model: E-500
Equipment Maker: OLYMPUS
Date Taken: 30.4. 2009 11:53
Color Representation: sRGB
Subject Distance:
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 150 mm
F-numer: F/4,5
ISO: 320
Exposure Time: 1/500sec.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Compensation: 0
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There is something different about thsi photo that appeals. I like the way you have gone with the negative space int eh left hand side, and the profile portrait of the kid to the right. The background is very well blurred for this. I usually am not a fan of this style of work, but you have pulled it off with an exceptionally composed and executed image.
Enjoyable use of negative space and non-standard crop to acheive a very good portrait. White of eye seems dull, raising possiblity that a slight boost in brightness at the upper end of a curve might be beneficial.
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. The offset is a little strong given the interesting expression and facial features. A slightly stronger angle exposing more face to the profile would have helped. Excellant demonstation of DOF control - great bokeh. A good entry into the challenge.
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