Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 17/5/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: I always find shots that didn't catch my eye when I originally went through a set of images. This is one from the shoot I did with LeeAnn the other day that I don't know how I managed to miss.

RE: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Gerrit Visser
I prefer this one over the colour ones you posted earlier. Somehow the monochrome removes distractions? The leaves tie is nicely with her outfit. The highlight on her right eye is very effective as well. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Darren Addy
This is the best one of the set, IMHO. Broadlighting the face for women isn't generally flattering, but her face shape is thin enough that it still works. Would have loved to see this pose and light, but with the head turned (nose pointing to the other side) to get the shortlighting and the

Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Walt
On 5/18/2013 5:27 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 17/5/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: I always find shots that didn't catch my eye when I originally went through a set of images. This is one from the shoot I did with LeeAnn the other day that I don't know how I managed to miss.

Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Walt
Thanks, Gerrit. I tend to prefer monochrome on most of my photos with human subjects, for some reason. I can't quite put a finger on what it is, but it does seem to help capture the essence of people. Of course, when there's colorful graffiti as an element in the shot, it's hard not to

Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Walt
Thanks, Darren. My options were pretty limited on that shot as we were in a spot that had a lot of overgrowth so that mostly slivers of light came through, and I had my back literally against a wall to get all of her into the frame -- which is why I had her squat that way. The location is

Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread kwaller
I've yet to take a 5-star shot. MARK! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again) On 5/18/2013 5:27 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 17/5/13, Walt