Archive 2021 · Portrait of a Queen
p.1 #1Portrait of a Queen
Shot this portrait of the Queen of a Renaissance Fair while walking through with some friends this weekend. She was kind enough to pose while I stood over her precariously trying to balance on a rickety old bench.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
Oct 31, 2021 at 11:42 PM
p.1 #2Portrait of a Queen
I find the POV *quite* awkward
I am all for breaking the rules, but this one misses the mark for me.
Massive potential to show off her outfit, but it is hidden due to the vantage point and narrow DOF.
Not sure she would appreciate being able to see her bra from this angle as well.
Just my .02
g
I am all for breaking the rules, but this one misses the mark for me.
Massive potential to show off her outfit, but it is hidden due to the vantage point and narrow DOF.
Not sure she would appreciate being able to see her bra from this angle as well.
Just my .02
g
Nov 01, 2021 at 07:33 PM
p.1 #3Portrait of a Queen
gheller wrote:
I find the POV *quite* awkward
I am all for breaking the rules, but this one misses the mark for me.
Massive potential to show off her outfit, but it is hidden due to the vantage point and narrow DOF.
Not sure she would appreciate being able to see her bra from this angle as well.
Just my .02
g
-g-
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Always appreciated.
I took plenty of more traditional style images, but also envisioned this different image. It came out as I had envisioned it with the focus on the Queens, face coloring and makeup. I felt that this was a great match with the color of the dress and wanted just the soft color in the background. It is my favorite image from the weekend.
Overall, I think the image was successful in its intent. There were a great number of photographers at the event as there always is. Including a couple of dozen from my local camera club. The Queen says it is her favorite portrait she has ever had. She has requested a high resolution file to have printed large. The image also received the most, and highest praise, out of all other images taken by members that weekend.
I will take your advise about the small section of visible bra and edit that area in photoshop. Thanks for that. No one else mentioned it.
I find the POV *quite* awkward
I am all for breaking the rules, but this one misses the mark for me.
Massive potential to show off her outfit, but it is hidden due to the vantage point and narrow DOF.
Not sure she would appreciate being able to see her bra from this angle as well.
Just my .02
g
-g-
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Always appreciated.
I took plenty of more traditional style images, but also envisioned this different image. It came out as I had envisioned it with the focus on the Queens, face coloring and makeup. I felt that this was a great match with the color of the dress and wanted just the soft color in the background. It is my favorite image from the weekend.
Overall, I think the image was successful in its intent. There were a great number of photographers at the event as there always is. Including a couple of dozen from my local camera club. The Queen says it is her favorite portrait she has ever had. She has requested a high resolution file to have printed large. The image also received the most, and highest praise, out of all other images taken by members that weekend.
I will take your advise about the small section of visible bra and edit that area in photoshop. Thanks for that. No one else mentioned it.
Nov 02, 2021 at 10:13 AM
p.1 #4Portrait of a Queen
I guess it's that unique POV that we are looking down on a queen, instead of she looks down on the viewers.. I think this was unusual angle we see from this kind of portrait.
Nov 02, 2021 at 11:37 AM
p.1 #5Portrait of a Queen
Thanks choti001. I had never thought of it that way.
Nov 02, 2021 at 05:34 PM
p.1 #6Portrait of a Queen
I think you POV is really fine and I understand the constructive comments.
Glad Her Majesty obliged you for a photo op!
Dan
Glad Her Majesty obliged you for a photo op!
Dan
Nov 04, 2021 at 08:36 AM
p.1 #7Portrait of a Queen
Thanks Dan nice to have both support and suggestion for improvement.
Nov 04, 2021 at 12:39 PM
p.1 #8Portrait of a Queen
I like it for being quirky! Even the "revealing" part plays a role in the composition IMO. Hopefully you did get other shots to show the outfit in full.
Nov 08, 2021 at 10:54 AM
p.1 #9Portrait of a Queen
Great image! I like the unusual angle and perspective. Well done!
Nov 08, 2021 at 11:56 AM
p.1 #10Portrait of a Queen
KE_Photo wrote:
I like it for being quirky! Even the "revealing" part plays a role in the composition IMO. Hopefully you did get other shots to show the outfit in full.
I did get a lot of "standard" costume focused shots. Those are more about the event. This one was intended to be about the woman who plays the Queen.
I am very happy you liked it.
I like it for being quirky! Even the "revealing" part plays a role in the composition IMO. Hopefully you did get other shots to show the outfit in full.
I did get a lot of "standard" costume focused shots. Those are more about the event. This one was intended to be about the woman who plays the Queen.
I am very happy you liked it.
Nov 08, 2021 at 10:35 PM
p.1 #11Portrait of a Queen
Denverdutchman wrote:
Great image! I like the unusual angle and perspective. Well done!
Thanks, it is always nice to get such positive feedback! I worked hard to get that angle.
Great image! I like the unusual angle and perspective. Well done!
Thanks, it is always nice to get such positive feedback! I worked hard to get that angle.
Nov 08, 2021 at 10:37 PM
p.1 #13Portrait of a Queen
Sorry, I dont get whats to like about this image
1. The pose isnt exactly royal
2. Neither is the perspective
3. The elaborate dress is completely drowning in out of focus blur
On the plus side, the model is very beautiful, and theres nothing technically wrong with the image.
1. The pose isnt exactly royal
2. Neither is the perspective
3. The elaborate dress is completely drowning in out of focus blur
On the plus side, the model is very beautiful, and theres nothing technically wrong with the image.
Nov 11, 2021 at 02:13 AM
p.1 #14Portrait of a Queen
To generate interest, choose an unusual POV. Looks like that's what you did here and it worked.
Nov 11, 2021 at 03:21 AM
p.1 #15Portrait of a Queen
Sauseschritt wrote:
Sorry, I dont get whats to like about this image
1. The pose isnt exactly royal
2. Neither is the perspective
3. The elaborate dress is completely drowning in out of focus blur
On the plus side, the model is very beautiful, and theres nothing technically wrong with the image.
Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. I always appreciate them.
Sorry, I dont get whats to like about this image
1. The pose isnt exactly royal
2. Neither is the perspective
3. The elaborate dress is completely drowning in out of focus blur
On the plus side, the model is very beautiful, and theres nothing technically wrong with the image.
Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. I always appreciate them.
Nov 12, 2021 at 09:42 AM
p.1 #16Portrait of a Queen
Jim Rickards wrote:
To generate interest, choose an unusual POV. Looks like that's what you did here and it worked.
Jim, thanks for the kind words. i am pleased you enjoyed the image.
The unusual point of view did tend to separate from other images. Just this morning I signed a nice licensing contract for using this image in advertising, So, overall I do consider this a successful image.
To generate interest, choose an unusual POV. Looks like that's what you did here and it worked.
Jim, thanks for the kind words. i am pleased you enjoyed the image.
The unusual point of view did tend to separate from other images. Just this morning I signed a nice licensing contract for using this image in advertising, So, overall I do consider this a successful image.
Nov 12, 2021 at 09:46 AM
p.1 #17Portrait of a Queen
I really like that POV. Now, this is not something one would use every day, but works for me. I did a bunch of photos with very similar one and it really turned out nice.
Nov 17, 2021 at 01:55 PM
p.1 #18Portrait of a Queen
Thanks GOVA. It is not the first time I have used that POV. The other was with a Day of the Dead costume portrait. It worked well there too.
Nov 18, 2021 at 10:30 AM
p.1 #19Portrait of a Queen
Steve, sometimes it is fun and perfectly fine to take images from a different perspective. I enjoy it and the shallow depth-of-field works here. I hope you did take more images of her from other perspective, too.
Joshua
Joshua
Nov 20, 2021 at 07:27 AM
p.1 #20Portrait of a Queen
I I like the point of view. I think in any portrait the face is key and the clothing and other things in the frame are just supporting elements. If this were a fashion shot selling the cloths that might be a different story. So to me there is enough to get the feel you are going for. Well done....
And as far as rules go there are no rules period. Heres what some of the greatest to push a shutter had to say about it.
A little video by one of the greats. Just push the blue rectangle that says watch on Vimeo. The really relevant part about rules is near the end It's short and really worth a watch.
And some words by some of the greats.
"When subject matter is forced to fit into preconceived patterns, there can be no freshness of vision. Following rules of composition can only lead to a tedious repetition of pictorial cliches." - Edward Weston
Love this one by Newman. He is one of the truly great portrait photographers.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants." - Arnold Newman
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." - Ansel Adams
"And in not learning the rules, I was free. I always say, you're either defined by the medium or you redefine the medium in terms of your needs." - Duane Michals
"There are no shortcuts, no rules." - Paul Strand
"Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried!" - Bill Brandt
"I came from the outside, the rules of photography didn't interest me... "-William Klein
"...... a photograph can look any way. Or, there's no way a photograph has to look (beyond being an illusion of a literal description). Or, there are no external or abstract or preconceived rules of design that can apply to still photographs. "-Garry Winogrand
and maybe my favorite " ......so called “composition” becomes a personal thing, to be developed along with technique, as a personal way of seeing." - Edward Weston
I think everything in this image is working to support the subject so very well done. Anyway that's my 2 cents take it for what it is worth.
Allen
And as far as rules go there are no rules period. Heres what some of the greatest to push a shutter had to say about it.
A little video by one of the greats. Just push the blue rectangle that says watch on Vimeo. The really relevant part about rules is near the end It's short and really worth a watch.
And some words by some of the greats.
"When subject matter is forced to fit into preconceived patterns, there can be no freshness of vision. Following rules of composition can only lead to a tedious repetition of pictorial cliches." - Edward Weston
Love this one by Newman. He is one of the truly great portrait photographers.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants." - Arnold Newman
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." - Ansel Adams
"And in not learning the rules, I was free. I always say, you're either defined by the medium or you redefine the medium in terms of your needs." - Duane Michals
"There are no shortcuts, no rules." - Paul Strand
"Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried!" - Bill Brandt
"I came from the outside, the rules of photography didn't interest me... "-William Klein
"...... a photograph can look any way. Or, there's no way a photograph has to look (beyond being an illusion of a literal description). Or, there are no external or abstract or preconceived rules of design that can apply to still photographs. "-Garry Winogrand
and maybe my favorite " ......so called “composition” becomes a personal thing, to be developed along with technique, as a personal way of seeing." - Edward Weston
I think everything in this image is working to support the subject so very well done. Anyway that's my 2 cents take it for what it is worth.
Allen
Nov 20, 2021 at 08:55 AM