"The Lover"

[kerriann85]

Hoping for some comments. Thanks

[almo]

This looks like a playbill. Like a shot from a production of Chicago or something. While it is technically good it has a somewhat sterile feel to it. There is not much emotion at all here.


almo

[walterick]

"There is not much emotion at all here."

I would have to agree. What I'm wanting to see is (in order of preference) 1) her head turned toward the camera, 2) her eyes open 3) an emotion on her face 4) eye contact. I think any of that would make it stronger. Additionally, less depth fo field (how'd you get both of them in focus, anyway? P&S?) and maybe even him in focus and her out. I might try adjusting the colors as well (add blue?)

It looks like you were shooting a play so I don't know hoe much control you have over their postures. But I'd work with her if you could. Maybe move him closer or have him standing right above her. Just thoughts.

You captured a nice, sharp scene here. I'm interested in hearing more about what it was.

Rick

[cfong]

I like the perfect skin tone.

[kerriann85]

You captured a nice, sharp scene here. I'm interested in hearing more about what it was.

Rick[/QUOTE]

Almo and Rick, thanks for you interest and your response.
I purposely posted this photo without any written details. There aren't many of it's style (theatre photography) here and I just wondered what comments it would elicit.
Yes, this is a scene from a play called "The Lover" by Harold Pinter, done at the local University. My husband is the director and it was taken during a photo call where the actors are set up depicting scenes from the play. He found what you "wanted to see" interesting. Maybe there is a difference between creating a strong photo and depicting a moment in drama. The depth of field is accomplished with a Nikon D70, 18-70mm lens at 18mm, 1/13 sec, f/3.5 Using a wide angle lens with a small aperature opening got the effect my husband wanted for production records. The woman in the forground is thinking about her afternoon with her lover while her husband questions her. At the moment she is both emotionally and physically distant from her husband and is not making eye contact with the audience. But it's still "all about her" so she's got the focus. The lighting designer used warm colors in his lighting design and the photo is true to what was on stage.
Now you know probably more than you really wanted to about the photo.

I still welcome comments if you or anyone else would like to respond. ;)

Yes, cfong, she does have beautiful skin.

[almo]

That makes sence. Thanks for the follow up.


almo

[bobbythebandit]

Without reading the comments i see that this is a woman in all her glory.Sure of her self and her power over men.The man in the picture looks so far away and lost. I would say he has lost her to another and is heartbroken and knows she does not care one way or the other. And if i can see all this then this picture, its composition and set up has worked.
Bobby
Now i will read the comments.

[justpaul]

[QUOTE=kerriann85]Hoping for some comments. Thanks[/QUO
I feel the emotion of the scene was captured well. Your explanation reinforced my already existing thoughts on what was occuring. As I believe that was your intent, I must say well done!