Black with a Touch of White [Contest Finalists January 2011]
Uploaded: January 05, 2011 19:09:20
Kept it simple. Raw to Picasa. Slight soft focus to put attention on the eye. Converted to B&W.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 84.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Claudia Kuhn January 06, 2011
Terrific portrait, love your comp and lighting. #1341877Martin Cregg January 06, 2011
Thanks, Claudia. I really appreciate the feedback... #9146974Nadia Paul January 06, 2011
Wonderful portrait, beautifully done Martin! #9147413Michael Umbreit January 10, 2011
The comp and lighting also caught my eye! Very nice work! - Mike #9154768Debra R. Harder January 16, 2011
This is an awesome b/w portrait, Martin! Excellent tones, lighting and comp. Brilliant!! Deb #9166183Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2011
Simplicity at its BEST Martin!! Excellent lighting, pose, mood everything about it!!! Oh yeah and A belated Welcome to BP :) This is a Fav for me!! #9166914Jean E. Hildebrant January 24, 2011
I like your use of negative space here, Martin. Nice placement of his eye in the comp. emphasizing the focal point Love how the other eye and side of his face are in shadow. Adds a bit of mystery and drama to this portrait. Well done! #9190948Chris Budny February 10, 2011
Congratulations again, Martin! Two Finalists, and a POTD in your first month entering---looking forward to more great images! #9225231Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011
Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227169Nadia Paul February 10, 2011
Congrats on this superb finalist Martin! #9228875Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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