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woollamimaging · 05-07-2014, 05:49 PM

This was a two image composite:

The swimmer was shot at 1/125s @ f/16 ISO 100. In studio using a three light setup. Using the DA*60-250 @68mm.

The background was shot at .7s @ f/16 ISO 80. Using the DA* 16-50 @ 26mm.

Combined the two using LR and PS. A little magic and voila.

Please share your thoughts and critiques. Looking to grow from this one alot. Thanks in advance!

atupdate · 05-08-2014, 05:01 AM

The composite is well done but something looks a little off. I'm not sure if the girl is too large for her placement in the image or if the back-lighting on the girl's arm looks out of place. It can be tricky getting the lighting to match up.

Tim

Macario · 05-08-2014, 05:31 AM

composition wise it is a nice shot. also the b/w tones are very good. But I find that the girl is standing in a very awkward position. Looks to me very weird.

TaoMaas · 05-08-2014, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by Macario

composition wise it is a nice shot. also the b/w tones are very good. But I find that the girl is standing in a very awkward position. Looks to me very weird.

I agree. I like the composition, but if a person is going to do a composite, there's no excuse for the elements not being spot-on. The girl looks a bit awkward, like she's not quite sure about things. She's definitely aware of the camera and that kinda spoils it for me. Great job with the blend, I think. For me, it's just a posing issue (something I struggle with myself, btw).

woollamimaging · 05-08-2014, 05:20 PM

TaoMass, thanks for the feedback. I have to agree as well. She picked the image as one of her favorites so I went with it. In the future I am def gonna overrule the client and make sure that "main" focus of the image is better composed. Thanks for everyones feedback!

TaoMaas · 05-10-2014, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by woollamimaging

She picked the image as one of her favorites so I went with it. In the future I am def gonna overrule the client and make sure that "main" focus of the image is better composed.

Wait! If the client likes it, that's #1.

Hey, it's just memory space. Shoot a bunch of poses...give the client what they want, then do the one you want for your portfolio.

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05-07-2014, 05:49 PM	#1
woollamimaging New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 6	Swimmer Camera: K5 Photo Location: North Carolina This was a two image composite: The swimmer was shot at 1/125s @ f/16 ISO 100. In studio using a three light setup. Using the DA60-250 @68mm. The background was shot at .7s @ f/16 ISO 80. Using the DA 16-50 @ 26mm. Combined the two using LR and PS. A little magic and voila. Please share your thoughts and critiques. Looking to grow from this one alot. Thanks in advance!

05-08-2014, 05:01 AM	#2
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	The composite is well done but something looks a little off. I'm not sure if the girl is too large for her placement in the image or if the back-lighting on the girl's arm looks out of place. It can be tricky getting the lighting to match up. Tim

05-08-2014, 05:31 AM	#3
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	composition wise it is a nice shot. also the b/w tones are very good. But I find that the girl is standing in a very awkward position. Looks to me very weird.

05-08-2014, 06:11 AM	#4
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Macario composition wise it is a nice shot. also the b/w tones are very good. But I find that the girl is standing in a very awkward position. Looks to me very weird. I agree. I like the composition, but if a person is going to do a composite, there's no excuse for the elements not being spot-on. The girl looks a bit awkward, like she's not quite sure about things. She's definitely aware of the camera and that kinda spoils it for me. Great job with the blend, I think. For me, it's just a posing issue (something I struggle with myself, btw).

05-08-2014, 05:20 PM	#5
woollamimaging New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 6 Original Poster	TaoMass, thanks for the feedback. I have to agree as well. She picked the image as one of her favorites so I went with it. In the future I am def gonna overrule the client and make sure that "main" focus of the image is better composed. Thanks for everyones feedback!

05-10-2014, 01:22 PM	#6
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by woollamimaging She picked the image as one of her favorites so I went with it. In the future I am def gonna overrule the client and make sure that "main" focus of the image is better composed. Wait! If the client likes it, that's #1. Hey, it's just memory space. Shoot a bunch of poses...give the client what they want, then do the one you want for your portfolio.

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