At first I wasn't sure if this shot was ready, I still might attempt one more take. However, I like the concept and like the way it ended up. Done in one exposure, no clone or multiple shot layering. Some post-processing on the color and contrast only.
Let me know what you think,
Chad
Dec 16, 2007 at 11:50 AM
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Very creative and well done. I really like it. Can you share how you did it?
Steve R
Dec 16, 2007 at 12:48 PM
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Hi Chad,
Great concept and excellent execution. This is a wonderful shot. Good luck this week.
Steve S.
Dec 16, 2007 at 02:11 PM
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Beautiful and intriguing. You have a real gift with warm and powerful lighting. I wonder if the far right chin is a tiny bit hot - my eye is really dragged there -although, on second thought, maybe that is brilliance of the "movement." I envy your creative skills and exquisite execution -amy
Dec 16, 2007 at 02:29 PM
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Absolutely top notch Chad, very thought provoking.
Jason
Dec 16, 2007 at 07:46 PM
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Hi Chad
Very clever and who needs photoshop if you can achieve this !
Take care
Mark
Dec 17, 2007 at 11:32 PM
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Here's the set-up. The only lights I used were the two candles and a pocket mag-lite. Aperature at f/16, exposure at 10s. Used the flashlight to underlight my face. The trick was hitting my marks as I moved through the dark hallway. I hardened the contrast and desaturated my "ghost" in PS. That's it
Not a perfect shot, but I enjoyed trying it and as I did more takes I realized I was just obsessing again.
Thanks for all your C&C,
Chad
Dec 18, 2007 at 05:26 PM
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Hi Chad! This one is stunning! Wonderfully conceived, and captured....excellent fluid movement, and the lighting is excellent. I think it's a brilliant image, my friend!
Dec 18, 2007 at 07:26 PM
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A fine creation, I like this a lot (despite the mild spookiness... )
Dec 18, 2007 at 07:28 PM
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Wild! and spooky... Good Luck!
Dec 19, 2007 at 06:30 AM
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Chad... I like this capture! I wonder if the faces to the left cropped out would make this a stronger image though... Thought provoking and well done.
Dec 19, 2007 at 12:53 PM
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Chad, Very creative! I like how there is also a reflection of your face in the mirror on the wall.
Good job!
~ Carrol
Dec 19, 2007 at 05:18 PM
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Hi Chad,
Very nicely done, it's a very interesting shot, the lighting is perfect.
-Nick
Dec 20, 2007 at 01:11 AM
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Congratulations, Chad!! I know great photography when I see it, and you certainly deserve to be among the finalists! Way to go!
:applause"
Dec 20, 2007 at 03:58 AM
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JHut wrote:
Chad... I like this capture! I wonder if the faces to the left cropped out would make this a stronger image though... Thought provoking and well done.
Man, I wish I'd gone through this last night before the deadline I think you're right about the crop. Oh well, live and learn.
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-amy
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I think you're right about the crop. Oh well, live and learn.