First C&C (Probably NSFW)

WheresMyCamera? · 14-01-2008 2:46am #1

Long time reader and first time poster.

I've had my camera for a while now but have never really tried to use it properly. Macros and body shots are what hold my interest at the moment and this is what I'll be having a go at for the next while.

I imagine I'll be asking a lot of questions here, mostly about lighting.

Anyway here's my first attempt at trying some body shots.....

pete4130 · 14-01-2008 4:05am

Image is nicely exposed and well composed but I feel that the focal point being on the button hole of the jeans is distracting, I want it to be on the body, moreso the tatoo as it seems as it should be the focal point of the image. If its a body shot I feel the point of interest should be on the body.

You seem to have the lighting under control too.

Pete.

m_stan · 14-01-2008 7:40am

I have to agree with Pete there on the focusing - easily fixed next time round, and worth experimenting with by shooting a few in the one series. It's just a tad dark for me also. Aside from that it's a lovely shot and well composed. Very evocative.

FreeAnd.. · 14-01-2008 8:52am

concept is good but it looks far too dark to me, i cant really see too much focus but a bit more light and punch would improve it no end..

rymus · 14-01-2008 9:09am

what pete said.. Welcome to boards!

WheresMyCamera? · 22-01-2008 4:53am

Hey thanks for the C&C there. It's funny when other people point things out that you hadn't noticed before (or didn't mind before). I see what you mean about the focal point of the image. It probably would have worked better if the tattoo was sharper. I had a look back through the photos I took that evening and I didn't have any other images that were sharp enough and used the tattoo as the focal point. Worth exploring for the next session I think

I haven't got a calibrated monitor so brightness can be an issue for me. I've had another go at processing the above image. I've added a different border and brightened it up a bit.

Is the processing a little better/more suited on this version?
*Click for larger image*

JMcL · 22-01-2008 8:03am

Hi and welcome! The 2nd is much better in terms of brightness (do treat yourself to a calibrator - they're great!), but I'd agree with the others that the focus should be on the tattoo. Other than that I think the lighting and composition are good

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First C&C (Probably NSFW)