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Taking anything I say with a huge grain (or two) of salt, since I'm very green...
I'm not sure what the "purpose" of each shot is. On the first, I don't know if I'm supposed to focus on him or on the scar. And the lighting on his face looks kind of flat, head on, with no depth. Of course, I've got awful eye sight so maybe I'm not seeing it fully. I do, however, like the tone of the image.
On the second, his pose isn't flattering or seductive, and I'm not sure what he's holding. The flash reflecting on the paneling is distracting and unflattering, and the lighting is so uneven, going from very bright at the top to shadowy along his legs. And the shadows reflected by the thing he's holding are also distracting.
Of course, these are things I see and anyone here can tell you I kind of "see" a little differently than most (meaning what everyone else doesn't like is what I like, and what everyone else does like, I don't). Which means these are probably works of art and I'm just not getting the point. I usually don't.
Others probably will be able to help you a lot more than I can.
I think the lighting and effects are good on the left photo but the one of the right the light blows out the character. Also one thing that takes me out of the photo is the lines from the wall are not straight with the photo on the left. Also his arm is cut off and would be neat if it were cut out and pasted over 2nd photo on right - as a way to connect the two sides. I dont see many shots like this on here so keep it.
What were u trying to do on this shot - advertisment or just for fun?
Tim,
Having seen your past posts and knowing what you are capable of I am sure this image has turned out as you had planned. Technically, i think it is sound. The lighting in the right half does not bother me any, it seems to feel intended to look as it does. The overall image does not do anything for me ,as it is standing alone with no background information or idea of it's intent. perhaps more info or additional images to bring it into context.
Excellent work. The lighting is subtle but effective. I'm a fashion/ portrait photography fan. This lighting is being used by one of the most current, cutting-edge photographers. (don't know any names to drop) I get the feeling you're playing around with saturation and sepia filters too. The irony is it's probably not the most sophisticated lighting system? Don't take that negatively. Some of the best work doesn't have to be special studio lighting. But I am curious, how it's lit?
Anyway without blabbing anymore, I think it's really good. There's a sense of humor about it all...the outfit, the scar... the 'muscle kit'? Don't post on this board often and haven't seen any past work, but for some reason I'm guessing that it's a self-portrait?
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