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Challenge: Negative Space IV (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Date: Feb 27, 2011
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Feb 27, 2011

 I wanted to try something different with my lighting. I lit it from above like the answers I am searching for are coming from a higher source. Kind of cheesy and it may be too posed for some people. But it was a fun experiment for me, and I like it.

Predicted score: This is a tough one, I like it but somehow I am thinking others wont. So I am going to score it a little low somewhere between a 5.8 and a 6.0 and I will be happy.

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/05/2011 11:43:14 AM
Beatiful lighting and contrast.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 03/04/2011 05:17:08 AM
More negative space above her haed would have been even better, but the lighting is great, made me wonder what she is searching for.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 03/02/2011 08:56:58 AM
Love the concept. The photo is well exposed. I think the lighting is a little bright, giving the photo a cold feel overall and making the skin somewhat pale. Perhaps that was the intent. If it was I am understanding the message to be a search for extra-terrestrial life rather than a search for spiritual life. Although, if I think of the concept of the holiness of God, his holiness burns brighter than any fire so would that light be warm or cold? At least you made me think much! Nice job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 03/02/2011 01:25:11 AM
Just a tad more space at the top would have been a bit more balanced for me. Love the desat. Nice sense of angst.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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