May 01, 2007 10:13pm The framing is masterful, and the model is gorgeous! There's a Mona Lisa mystery in her expression. Everything is just right and, even the missing paint lends value!!
February 21, 2007 3:03pm I'm not sure there's much to learn from me as I've been shooting relatively straight (certainly compared to those who whip their works into gorgeous illustrations), but I'll answer your questions here: the snowy road in "Type II Typical" was shot hand-held with a 50mm 1.4, probably open and with some camera shake, so I had some fun with it, using "ocean wave" to mess it up some, sharpening and various color controls to give it more presence, and a texture (sandstone) filter to add to its painterly quality--it makes me a happy child. This shot, "Erin" was recorded on Ektachrome 100, scanned at 2400dpi, and worked to what I think is a pleasing effect. What really makes it is the 180mm Nikon that keeps proving itself a remarkable portrait lens, especially in these outdoor shots where you want to background to act as a wash and hold the colors together.
February 21, 2007 2:07pm This shot and "Type Two Typical" brought me back for second looks. And it's not just the model and the scene, which both obviously are captivating, you just really captured them right. Bravo! If you don't mind saying, what kind of dig-edit went into these shots? I shoot mostly natural, it's what my paying clients want, but doesn't mean I can't have a private life in Photoshop. Matter of fact, I'm loading PS in this week or next, so trying to get other photogs' comments on specific shot post work as a guide to where I could best be channeling my efforts. Also if you don't mind, would you click the friend button on my page so I remember who you are and can navigate back here now and then to observe, and learn? Thanks.
