It is really nice to win Project 52
, but sometimes it can be quite a burden
.
Especially when you have to judge a “technical” challenge like this weeks
project 52-3-13 Exposure: High-Key.
I am an absolute beginner and I find it very, very difficult to decide what is a real high key picture and what isn’t!
That’s why I used the websites Rense gave us for some tips I could use in my judgement.
A successful high-key image is one where the tones represented in the histogram are predominantly in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale.
• image’s key tone is high
• control of dark tones: essentially we don’t want them
• working with flat and generous lighting while avoiding the use of dark clothes.
These things I will use in my judgement.
But first I would like to thank you all for participating (again).
It is nice to see so many regular participants. And welcome to all the not so regular participants,
I hope to see you more often!
Joe (jmschrei):
This is a difficult picture for me to judge.
The tones represented in the histogram are in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale, but just.
No dark tones, no shadows, but still got the impression that the image key tone is not high enough.
I like the composition of the picture.
Lisa (mummarazzi):
Great high-key picture. It is a lovely composition.
Most of tones in the histogram are predominantly on the right side.
The picture would even be more high-key if the baby wore pants with lighter spots (like blue or pink),
but I like it this way already.
Mark (bbluesman):
Of course "people" from you, I would not expect something else
Well this is definitely not a real high key picture,
as the tones represented in the histogram are nicely distributed along the whole horizontal scale.
But coming from you I can see it is a much brighter picture then you normally shoot.
Rense:
Great job Rense, you know I love spiders
Definitely a high-key picture, where the tones represented in the histogram are
predominantly in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale, and no dark tones and no shadows.
I like the composition of your picture.
Dave m (dcmsox2004):
I like your picture.
I think it qualifies as a high-key picture. The tones in the histogram are predominantly on the right side.
But your picture lacks real whites; it has a grey overall look.
I think it would benefit from brightening up (if you check the histogram you see there is some space left on the right side).
John (jheu02):
Yes definitely a high-key picture!
The tones in the histogram are predominantly on the right side.
No dark tones and no hard shadows, good use of light tones.
Perhaps you over-exposed a bit too much;
a little less would still make a great high-key picture and is perhaps a little less unnatural.
Karen (KarenH):
Nice Karen to see your entry here. It is a very funny picture.
Most of tones in the histogram are predominantly on the right side,
but I think that making a real high key picture with a black subject is more or less impossible.
There are also a lot of greys in your picture, it would benefit from brighten it up a bit.
Willem (wllm):
I like your shot very, very much!
I am not sure it is a real high key image though.
Sure most of tones represented in the histogram are predominantly in the right-hand side,
but there are also a lot of mid-tones and darks present.
But what a nice shot. I am not sure why, but this picture gives me a Charles Dickens feeling.
Tamia:
What a very, very nice picture Tamia!
Most of tones in the histogram are predominantly on the right side,
but there is a strong small but high peak on the absolute left side of the histogram.
The dark tones are essential in this picture, but that’s why I am not sure it is a real high-key picture.
But it is still a great picture!
Rob (mithrandir):
This is a difficult picture for me to judge.
The tones represented in the histogram are in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale.
But I think you choose a subject that is not suitable for high-key and then you end up with an over-exposed image.
Good try though!
Rob (robjmitchell):
Great high-key picture Rob,
with the tones represented in the histogram on the right side and no dark tones and no shadows.
Lovely subject!
Steve (stevebrot):
High-key photography works for product-photography, just like you described.
But as said before, I think that a real high key picture with a black subject is more or less impossible.
The histogram of your picture shows this also;
quite some tones are on the left side of the histogram.
But great picture anyway!
Jan (JanVan):
Great high-key picture!
The tones represented in the histogram are predominantly in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale.
You cleverly chose a light subject and background.
Well done!
Tom (ramseybuckeye):
Funny subject, very original!
But I don’t think it is a real high key picture,
as the tones represented in the histogram are nicely distributed along the horizontal scale.
But great attempt!
Dan (audiobomber):
Interesting picture, I am still not sure what I am looking at, but looks like art
Great high-key picture!
The tones represented in the histogram are predominantly in the right-hand side of the horizontal scale.
Great job!
sam1989:
Nice picture with a very strong contrast.
Not a real high-key picture though.
Lots of dark tones and this is also visible in the histogram, as it shows a high peak on the absolute left side.
But nice picture anyway!
Dan (DanLoc78):
Nice shoes
Nice picture, but I don’t think it is a real high-key picture,
as the tones represented in the histogram are nicely distributed along the horizontal scale.
But great you are still participating
.
3rd Place Dan (audiobomber): 
2nd Place Rob (robjmitchell): 
1st Place Rense: 
Congratulations Rense! You know the drill…
Originally posted by Tamia 
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