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benjikan · 01-20-2008, 07:48 AM

Last night while shooting, one of my 1200€ Multiblitz Profilix Monoblock Heads hit the pavement....It was horrible as I was only using 2 lights...The pilot light died and had to shoot 50 percent of the shoot blind for the background light. Was shooting outdoors. I had to close my eyes 90 percent to see where the light was hitting...None the less will have the whole housing replaced as well as the pilot and have a complete diagnostic. It was only the second time I used these babies...Geez was I freaked. But got through the night and finished up a 4:30 AM....

Ben

A sample from last night with the dead background light...Still pulled it off.

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Peter Zack · 01-20-2008, 08:06 AM

Ben. I like the shot. I think you did well with the lighting and with the male model darker and softer in the background an immediate idea came to mind when I saw the shot. It's like she's looking back at her past to a former lover that is fading from memory. Anyway that's what I saw.

As usual, nice work and great colour.

benjikan · 01-20-2008, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Ben. I like the shot. I think you did well with the lighting and with the male model darker and softer in the background an immediate idea came to mind when I saw the shot. It's like she's looking back at her past to a former lover that is fading from memory. Anyway that's what I saw.

As usual, nice work and great colour.

I love the poetic manner in which you saw the image. In fact that was the intention...Rent the film "In the Mood for Love" you will understand. Wonderful film and the basis for this shoot.

Thank You
Ben

christinelandon · 01-24-2008, 05:02 AM

Ben, I appreciate that you didn't give the male model a "dangerous lurker" look. Women have to put up with too many images that imply or make explicit the message of violent masculine sexuality. This has a nice noir look, but is more romantic than risky. Good work!

AlanR · 01-27-2008, 12:42 AM

Ben
This is good, really good. The fog in front of her, the catch light on the open door and the space between her and the guy, but it's not just space with the subtle curve near the floor. Oh my, beautiful.

roentarre · 01-28-2008, 12:41 AM

So poetic and beautiful lighting.

Regardless what equipment you use, this sort of photography always requires talent. Beautiful!

01-27-2008, 12:42 AM	#5
AlanR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	Oh my, beautiful Ben This is good, really good. The fog in front of her, the catch light on the open door and the space between her and the guy, but it's not just space with the subtle curve near the floor. Oh my, beautiful.

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01-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Ben. I like the shot. I think you did well with the lighting and with the male model darker and softer in the background an immediate idea came to mind when I saw the shot. It's like she's looking back at her past to a former lover that is fading from memory. Anyway that's what I saw. As usual, nice work and great colour.

01-20-2008, 08:30 AM	#3
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack Ben. I like the shot. I think you did well with the lighting and with the male model darker and softer in the background an immediate idea came to mind when I saw the shot. It's like she's looking back at her past to a former lover that is fading from memory. Anyway that's what I saw. As usual, nice work and great colour. I love the poetic manner in which you saw the image. In fact that was the intention...Rent the film "In the Mood for Love" you will understand. Wonderful film and the basis for this shoot. Thank You Ben

01-24-2008, 05:02 AM	#4
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Ben, I appreciate that you didn't give the male model a "dangerous lurker" look. Women have to put up with too many images that imply or make explicit the message of violent masculine sexuality. This has a nice noir look, but is more romantic than risky. Good work!

01-28-2008, 12:41 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	So poetic and beautiful lighting. Regardless what equipment you use, this sort of photography always requires talent. Beautiful!

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