Is it perfect? -- Critique Corner in photography-on-the.net forums

chrnat

Senior Member

433 posts
Joined Dec 2005
Location: Abu Dhabi

More info

Mar 20, 2006 05:32 | #1

Well?

HOSTED PHOTO
please log in to view hosted photos in full size.

Canon 1DX & 5d
EF 70 - 200 2.8L USM, EF 85 - 1.2L USM
EF 16 - 35 2.8 L USM, EF 24 - 70 2.8 L USM
2 Espirit Gemini Bowen 500, 3 head courtenay 1000s, 600 EX-RT

LIKES 0

Robert_Lay

Cream of the Crop

7,546 posts
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA

More info

Mar 20, 2006 08:48 | #2

Very professional portrait.
The exposure and color balance are dead on.

The pose is a little serious for a young man, but that's OK - everyone should have a serious pose on file for serious business.

The lighting is impressive. The Rembrandt lighting is my favorite, and you have it here.

Very 3-dimensional showing all of the facial contours.

Congratulations!

Bob
Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0
Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

LIKES 0

Hec @ 19

Hatchling

5 posts
Joined Mar 2006
Location: The gold country of California

More info

Mar 20, 2006 13:52 | #3

The only thing I might add to Bob's post is to point out that the eyes are centered in the frame. Crop most everything above and to the left of his head and you will have a better shot, compositionally speaking.

LIKES 0

chrnat
THREAD STARTER

Senior Member

433 posts
Joined Dec 2005
Location: Abu Dhabi

More info

Mar 20, 2006 15:03 | #4

Guys thanks for your comments. I attach a less serious one for Bob.

HOSTED PHOTO
please log in to view hosted photos in full size.

Canon 1DX & 5d
EF 70 - 200 2.8L USM, EF 85 - 1.2L USM
EF 16 - 35 2.8 L USM, EF 24 - 70 2.8 L USM
2 Espirit Gemini Bowen 500, 3 head courtenay 1000s, 600 EX-RT

LIKES 0

Dchemist

Goldmember

1,632 posts
Joined Sep 2003
Location: Woodbury, Connecticut

More info

Mar 20, 2006 19:01 as a reply to @ chrnat's post | #5

Good image of a happy young lad.

POTN Book Vol4 Astronomy Image Manager and BC Member
20D, 5DMkII, 50F1.4, 100F2.8 macro, 135F2, 17-40F4, 70-200F2.8, 24-105F4, 580EX

LIKES 0

Meaty0

Goldmember

3,519 posts
Joined Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia

More info

Mar 20, 2006 19:04 | #6

Excellent shot mate: both of them. I was going to say that the first one would have looked better if you'd closed the aperture down one more stop to get a bit more of his face in focus, but the more I look, the more I like it as is.

LIKES 0

Robert_Lay

Cream of the Crop

7,546 posts
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA

More info

Mar 20, 2006 19:30 as a reply to @ chrnat's post | #7

chrnat wrote:
Guys thanks for your comments. I attach a less serious one for Bob.

Oh, wow! You've got to be proud!

LIKES 0

Hellashot

Goldmember

4,617 posts
Likes: 2
Joined Sep 2004
Location: USA

More info

Mar 21, 2006 19:51 | #9

Permanent ban

There's too much space to the left of his face and above his head.

5D, Drebel, EOS-3, K1000
lenses from 12mm-500mm

LIKES 0

pristic

Member

104 posts
Joined Jan 2006

More info

Mar 21, 2006 23:05 | #10

I would only crop the top and clip the head a little in the first shot not the left side (or maybe just a TAD!!!
Dont touch the second shot.

Peter.

God put me on earth to achieve a certain number of things... right now I am so far behind... I will never die!

Camera Gear
[LIST]

Canon AE1

Canon Speedlight 166A

Canon 350d

Canon Speedlight 430ex

50mm f1.4 / 18 - 55 Kit / 70 - 300 Kit / 50mm f1.8 FD - Plus some Hoya filters

Home Made Digital Optical Slave Trigger (that works!)

Couple of cheap tripods

Bunch of bits and pieces to make life easier[/LIST]

LIKES 0

Carzee

Cream of the Crop

6,528 posts
Gallery: 3 photos
Likes: 16
Joined Mar 2005
Location: Canberra

More info

Mar 21, 2006 23:13 | #11

That 85L gets the eyes right in all the photos we ever see. It does wonders for eyes.

Having a bad day? Feeling down? Bantar Gebang Attitude Enhancement Images

LIKES 0

chrnat
THREAD STARTER

Senior Member

433 posts
Joined Dec 2005
Location: Abu Dhabi

More info

Mar 22, 2006 05:13 | #12

Sorry to disappoint it was f2.8 at FL 165mm so it was not the 85L

Know what you mean though about the 85L

Canon 1DX & 5d
EF 70 - 200 2.8L USM, EF 85 - 1.2L USM
EF 16 - 35 2.8 L USM, EF 24 - 70 2.8 L USM
2 Espirit Gemini Bowen 500, 3 head courtenay 1000s, 600 EX-RT

LIKES 0

Carzee

Cream of the Crop

6,528 posts
Gallery: 3 photos
Likes: 16
Joined Mar 2005
Location: Canberra

More info

Mar 22, 2006 06:48 as a reply to @ chrnat's post | #13

chrnat wrote:
Sorry to disappoint it was f2.8 at FL 165mm so it was not the 85L

Know what you mean though about the 85L

So you're doing portraits without the 85L to give it a rest eh?

Having a bad day? Feeling down? Bantar Gebang Attitude Enhancement Images

LIKES 0

chrnat
THREAD STARTER

Senior Member

433 posts
Joined Dec 2005
Location: Abu Dhabi

More info

Mar 22, 2006 07:05 | #14

No to be honest I was using it at the f 1.2 end and too little dof for a while

The 70 - 200 I used the tripod - that makes the diff - still learning - it has a tripod ring

I appreciate you comments please check my previous threads if you have time - i appreciate all help and critique

Chris

Canon 1DX & 5d
EF 70 - 200 2.8L USM, EF 85 - 1.2L USM
EF 16 - 35 2.8 L USM, EF 24 - 70 2.8 L USM
2 Espirit Gemini Bowen 500, 3 head courtenay 1000s, 600 EX-RT

LIKES 0

Jump to forum... • Rules • Forums • New posts • RTAT • 'Best of' • Gallery • Gear • Reviews • Member list • Polls • Image rules • Search • Password reset • Home

Not a member yet?

Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!

COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.

THEME: Paper White | Darker
MARGINS: (this page: defaults)

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
2273 guests, 125 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.

	x 1600
	y 1600