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Shot on a Pentax K-r using a Pentax SMC-M 50mm f1.4 lens. ISO 100, 1/160 sec at f1.4
Lighting was from three ancient Sunpak flashguns mounted in a single Lastolite Umbrella, model was standing close to a white wall so there is some bounce-back. I had a set of Christmas tree lights hanging from a light stand behind her and we tried to get them lined up nicely for the shot. Manual focus was a pain in the dimly lit room where we were shooting, and it took a fair number of attempts to get this shot. Thanks are due to Barbara for being so willing to keep trying! In the end I did minimal post-work; moved the lights slightly to nail the position, darkened the background and lit her hands with a little painted colour sampled from the lights. The layer was painted above the rest and set to "color" blend mode. I did a tiny bit of blur on her skin here and there because close ups with such a sharp lens tend to exaggerate skin details.
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Fire Angel's Photos - People - "Faerie Magic"
