People Porthole

Anzar · 04-06-2013, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

light, sharpening, eyes, iso 800...

**Kerrowdown** · 04-06-2013, 08:29 AM

I think it was in the Gremlins movies, where they said bright lights, bright lights.

I think we have some seriously over exposure/blown highlight issues going on here, IMHO too much to be described as an pleasing effect. It also would be impossible, to be able pull this image back in PP.

The composition I think is really strong and interesting, if you had an opportunity you go back and retake this shot using different exposure settings, it could become a real winner.

Stevizzy · 04-06-2013, 09:38 AM

I agree with ^^^. You really had a great picture opportunity but the exposure just doesn't do anything for me.

K McCall · 04-06-2013, 07:58 PM

I think this is one of the most provocative photos I've seen in this section in a long time. That heavy dichotomy between light and black really draws me in and KEEPS me there - which I think is the harder thing to do. Your subject has that thousand-yard-stare that intimates nothing...and everything. Bravo!

**jbinpg** · 04-06-2013, 10:09 PM

Yes, I agree. The duality of the face is completely removed in this ultra high contrast version and we are forced to deal with just one side of his personality. In this respect it is highly effective.

Jack

Anzar · 04-07-2013, 08:13 AM

thanx, for comments
a little history about
We live in Russia, in Saint-Petersburg (although this is not essential). This guy - gay. And it shows to the public that part of his personality, which is not terrible. It's - white. This part does not exist. Window's behing - the society. Light - what people can see, cuz light contains information (or illusion). Most of it - hidden shadow, its you and I can see.
Sorry for my bad english, I hope to carry this could

qleak · 04-14-2013, 07:38 AM

Ansel Adams didn't much care for the term overexposure (or underexposure) because it implied that it was an error in calculating how to expose the photograph on the part of the photographer. I'm guessing this was intentional in this case, especially given your comments.

I like it because it breaks with the tradition of showing the light side of the face and clipping the shadow for the dichotomy of man type shots. I'm sure nearly every photographer has taken at least a few of these, but how many have thought to blow out the light side of the face and keep the dark side? It's a gutsy choice, will it be a failure in some peoples eyes? Sure.

Just remember what Garry Winogrand said "Great photography is always on the edge of failure"

My biggest criticism would be how centrally framed this is, I think you could have had a more interesting composure.

Best,

-Q

**MSL** · 04-14-2013, 08:26 AM

As a photo it has the flaws mentioned already.
As an image that is making a strong statement it works fairly well although I think you could have made it just a tad less blown out and it would have worked better. I would have like to have seen just a little bit more of his right eye.

**OrangeKx** · 04-14-2013, 08:48 AM

Too much light for me and could've left out the back background to the right of the subject.

Stevizzy · 04-15-2013, 10:19 AM

It might be interesting to fool around with it as a B&W shot.

csmoore · 04-16-2013, 07:36 AM

I don't think it's the overexposure as much as it is the overdone clarity/sharpness and saturated colors. Try toning that down maybe?

mrNewt · 04-22-2013, 10:59 AM

A great abstract portrait with very good balance between light and dark.
This is where photography falls into art ... and as any art, people like it or not.

I like it just the way it is - don't change anything - well done!!! It really does tell a story ...

K-9 · 05-21-2013, 08:29 PM

If this is a still from a science fiction film, it may work. If it's not ... it doesn't.

04-06-2013, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#1
Anzar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 25	Porthole Camera: k-5 light, sharpening, eyes, iso 800...

04-06-2013, 08:29 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	I think it was in the Gremlins movies, where they said bright lights, bright lights. I think we have some seriously over exposure/blown highlight issues going on here, IMHO too much to be described as an pleasing effect. It also would be impossible, to be able pull this image back in PP. The composition I think is really strong and interesting, if you had an opportunity you go back and retake this shot using different exposure settings, it could become a real winner. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 04-06-2013 at 03:31 PM.

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04-06-2013, 09:38 AM	#3
Stevizzy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 132	I agree with ^^^. You really had a great picture opportunity but the exposure just doesn't do anything for me.

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K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	I think this is one of the most provocative photos I've seen in this section in a long time. That heavy dichotomy between light and black really draws me in and KEEPS me there - which I think is the harder thing to do. Your subject has that thousand-yard-stare that intimates nothing...and everything. Bravo!

04-06-2013, 10:09 PM	#5
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Yes, I agree. The duality of the face is completely removed in this ultra high contrast version and we are forced to deal with just one side of his personality. In this respect it is highly effective. Jack

04-07-2013, 08:13 AM	#6
Anzar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 25 Original Poster	thanx, for comments a little history about We live in Russia, in Saint-Petersburg (although this is not essential). This guy - gay. And it shows to the public that part of his personality, which is not terrible. It's - white. This part does not exist. Window's behing - the society. Light - what people can see, cuz light contains information (or illusion). Most of it - hidden shadow, its you and I can see. Sorry for my bad english, I hope to carry this could

04-14-2013, 07:38 AM	#7
qleak Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 37	Ansel Adams didn't much care for the term overexposure (or underexposure) because it implied that it was an error in calculating how to expose the photograph on the part of the photographer. I'm guessing this was intentional in this case, especially given your comments. I like it because it breaks with the tradition of showing the light side of the face and clipping the shadow for the dichotomy of man type shots. I'm sure nearly every photographer has taken at least a few of these, but how many have thought to blow out the light side of the face and keep the dark side? It's a gutsy choice, will it be a failure in some peoples eyes? Sure. Just remember what Garry Winogrand said "Great photography is always on the edge of failure" My biggest criticism would be how centrally framed this is, I think you could have had a more interesting composure. Best, -Q

04-14-2013, 08:26 AM	#8
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	As a photo it has the flaws mentioned already. As an image that is making a strong statement it works fairly well although I think you could have made it just a tad less blown out and it would have worked better. I would have like to have seen just a little bit more of his right eye.

04-14-2013, 08:48 AM	#9
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	Too much light for me and could've left out the back background to the right of the subject.

04-15-2013, 10:19 AM	#10
Stevizzy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 132	It might be interesting to fool around with it as a B&W shot.

04-16-2013, 07:36 AM	#11
csmoore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Upstate NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	I don't think it's the overexposure as much as it is the overdone clarity/sharpness and saturated colors. Try toning that down maybe?

04-22-2013, 10:59 AM	#12
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	A great abstract portrait with very good balance between light and dark. This is where photography falls into art ... and as any art, people like it or not. I like it just the way it is - don't change anything - well done!!! It really does tell a story ...

05-21-2013, 08:29 PM	#13
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	If this is a still from a science fiction film, it may work. If it's not ... it doesn't.