Thanks for your comments guys. Most appreciated and supportive. Rules are rules and the SC does a stellar job in upholding them, so I have no gripes about their decision.
I will sulk for a day but I think this kick in the pants is just what I need to push me to raise my game.
Malcolm
Thanks for the comments and votes everyone. Thanks also to Mike for agreeing to pose as The Boxer.
Lighting was provided by a nikon flash SB800 from above and slightly right, and another flash gun fired from behind him left to seperate him from the dark background.
Bruises are not real! Just lots of colour burning in Photoshop.
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When you first mentioned about creating the bruising in your description I kind of thought it might get the ol DQ stick. Great image regardless though.
When you first mentioned about creating the bruising in your description I kind of thought it might get the ol DQ stick. Great image regardless though.
i love this image. I gave it a "10". So sorry about the DQ. It was not fair, in my opinion. Don't let it get you down. Looking forward to your next photo. I'm a fan.
Dramatic lighting (suits the mood of the shot and the song) and I really like that this has both appropriate gear and background. Feels more real that way.
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