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Photo of the Day February 2017
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Maybe I have shared it before. At this point I can't remember what I have and haven't shared here.
Another mediocre shot from my trip with friends at the weekend.
_DSC1895 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr
How many birds?
_DSC1895 by apple fanboy1, on FlickrHow many birds?
Looking for a bit of critique on this shot from the likes of The Bad Guy.
At work they're putting together an organisational chart with the manager's photos on it and asked me for a colour photo of myself to go on it. All of the other managers have gone for selfies from camera phones under harsh fluorescent lighting and I wanted mine to actually look a bit professional so this evening at home I've quickly set up my lightbox, a reflector and a black backdrop and stuck the X100T on a tripod in front of me.
Ignoring the horrific subject matter anyone have any thoughts or pointers (apart from "Find a better model")?
At work they're putting together an organisational chart with the manager's photos on it and asked me for a colour photo of myself to go on it. All of the other managers have gone for selfies from camera phones under harsh fluorescent lighting and I wanted mine to actually look a bit professional so this evening at home I've quickly set up my lightbox, a reflector and a black backdrop and stuck the X100T on a tripod in front of me.
Ignoring the horrific subject matter anyone have any thoughts or pointers (apart from "Find a better model")?
Looks like you did a good job to me. How did you get the focus right if you were the subject?Looking for a bit of critique on this shot from the likes of The Bad Guy.
At work they're putting together an organisational chart with the manager's photos on it and asked me for a colour photo of myself to go on it. All of the other managers have gone for selfies from camera phones under harsh fluorescent lighting and I wanted mine to actually look a bit professional so this evening at home I've quickly set up my lightbox, a reflector and a black backdrop and stuck the X100T on a tripod in front of me.
Ignoring the horrific subject matter anyone have any thoughts or pointers (apart from "Find a better model")?
Anyway I'd be happy with the result of the picture. As for the model, I'd rather shoot some of the @The Bad Guy's models!
Thanks bud.
I used the Fuji camera remote app and focused with that.
I think we'd all rather see some of TBG's models than me! I hate having my photo taken and abhor selfies (because I'm not a thirteen year old girl......clearly) but if my photo is going up on the wall for all to see then I'd rather it be a nicely lit unflattering photo
Are you leaning to the right or is my head tilted again?Looking for a bit of critique on this shot from the likes of The Bad Guy.
At work they're putting together an organisational chart with the manager's photos on it and asked me for a colour photo of myself to go on it. All of the other managers have gone for selfies from camera phones under harsh fluorescent lighting and I wanted mine to actually look a bit professional so this evening at home I've quickly set up my lightbox, a reflector and a black backdrop and stuck the X100T on a tripod in front of me.
Ignoring the horrific subject matter anyone have any thoughts or pointers (apart from "Find a better model")?
Sure, I'll give you my opinion on this one. Not sure you're going to like it though, as my 'critique' won't be based on tech and I know how you guys love your tech talk.
Lighting is fine. It's flat and unexciting but also flattering to the subject and has given you nice catchlights. So that's a win. Could maybe be brought down a 1/4 of a stop but that could be the monitor I'm looking at it on. Mission accomplished there. Well done.
Obviously the camera settings are good. Your eyes are in focus and there's a good amount of detail. Looks nice and crisp.
What let's it down? Composition. There's too much headroom and you look to be sloping to your right slightly. A little rotation in Lightroom or whatever will negate those issues. What software can't fix is the angle. Camera's too low and looks to be shooting up at you. Don't get me wrong you've got a nice neck and all, but I'd personally prefer a jawline.
The real killer on this one is your expression. You look scared ********. Which I can understand, it's different on the other end of the camera. It may not be an issue, others may not notice it, but it's the first thing I saw. Hope that helped.
That's great critique and exactly what I was after so thanks for that. I don't give a monkeys about the tech side - definitely.mote interested in "the shot".Sure, I'll give you my opinion on this one. Not sure you're going to like it though, as my 'critique' won't be based on tech and I know how you guys love your tech talk.
Lighting is fine. It's flat and unexciting but also flattering to the subject and has given you nice catchlights. So that's a win. Could maybe be brought down a 1/4 of a stop but that could be the monitor I'm looking at it on. Mission accomplished there. Well done.
Obviously the camera settings are good. Your eyes are in focus and there's a good amount of detail. Looks nice and crisp.
What let's it down? Composition. There's too much headroom and you look to be sloping to your right slightly. A little rotation in Lightroom or whatever will negate those issues. What software can't fix is the angle. Camera's too low and looks to be shooting up at you. Don't get me wrong you've got a nice neck and all, but I'd personally prefer a jawline.
The real killer on this one is your expression. You look scared ********. Which I can understand, it's different on the other end of the camera. It may not be an issue, others may not notice it, but it's the first thing I saw. Hope that helped.
You're spot on with it being on the wonk. Need to straighten that out. I think I was leaning slightly.
Good tip on the headroom. I didn't want to crop in because I thought a corporate style shot should show all of me. I probably should have actually done some.research beforehand I guess
Good call on the angle as well. I just set the camera up at eye level and didn't think about the angle. Something to remember for next time.
As far as the expression goes - that's just what I look like when I go for "approachable" I'm afraid. That's actually a reasonably flattering shot of me because apparently I have an unapproachable scowl usually. You can't fight nature
Thanks for the feedback fella. Very much appreciated and exactly what I was looking for
That's great critique and exactly what I was after so thanks for that. I don't give a monkeys about the tech side - definitely.mote interested in "the shot".
You're spot on with it being on the wonk. Need to straighten that out. I think I was leaning slightly.
Good tip on the headroom. I didn't want to crop in because I thought a corporate style shot should show all of me. I probably should have actually done some.research beforehand I guess
Good call on the angle as well. I just set the camera up at eye level and didn't think about the angle. Something to remember for next time.
As far as the expression goes - that's just what I look like when I go for "approachable" I'm afraid. That's actually a reasonably flattering shot of me because apparently I have an unapproachable scowl usually. You can't fight nature
Thanks for the feedback fella. Very much appreciated and exactly what I was looking for
You're welcome. I wouldn't call it a corporate style shot, but hey...if your peers are taking their shots with phones.
Here's a shot from Tuesday. Normally I prefer horizontal headshots (I have my reasons), but while we're posting 'corporate style headshots'.
Looking for a bit of critique on this shot from the likes of The Bad Guy.
At work they're putting together an organisational chart with the manager's photos on it and asked me for a colour photo of myself to go on it. All of the other managers have gone for selfies from camera phones under harsh fluorescent lighting and I wanted mine to actually look a bit professional so this evening at home I've quickly set up my lightbox, a reflector and a black backdrop and stuck the X100T on a tripod in front of me.
Ignoring the horrific subject matter anyone have any thoughts or pointers (apart from "Find a better model")?
TBG gave a great critique and was complementary of the lighting, however, I find the reflections of the light boxes in your eyes to be very distracting. As a point of comparison, the reflections in his photo above are much less so to the point that I had to look for them, if that makes any sense.
Just my opinion of course and I haven't the foggiest about how to change your setup to minimize the reflections, although changing the camera height will of course have some effect, for better or worse.
Other than that, I think it is a fine photo and don't doubt at all that its better than those selfies.
Cheers
Took a film camera to a gig...
Kaiser Chiefs - Absolute Radio Gig at the Asylum, Birmingham UK by Stephen Cooper, on Flickr
Canon AV-1, 50mm FD f/1.8, Ilford Delta 3200 (rated at iso 1600 as that's as high as the camera goes)
Kaiser Chiefs - Absolute Radio Gig at the Asylum, Birmingham UK by Stephen Cooper, on Flickr
Canon AV-1, 50mm FD f/1.8, Ilford Delta 3200 (rated at iso 1600 as that's as high as the camera goes)
Posted what amounted to a snapshot of the kettle last month. Spent a little more time with it this time.
People Moving
Another mediocre shot from my trip with friends at the weekend.
How many birds?
Nice try! Count them yourself!
Haha, I don't dislike the Highlands! I love being up there. Here is a photo from the Isle of Skye that was taken a week shy of 10 years ago! 10th February 2007 on my Canon 5D mk1.
Looking back, there's a few things I'd have done differently with the composition :S
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Rangefinder is the path to financial ruin....
Well hello....
I like the picture well enough from a technical perspective and all but the look of this thing just freaks me out.
My thoughts are with the French today as they suffer another incident at the Louvre.
L1004639.jpg by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
L1004639.jpg by Ken OHagan, on Flickr