First Attempt At A Composition
Oct 9, 2011 10:56:21 #
I tried out some artistic skills yesterday. How'd I do on my first attempt?
Oct 9, 2011 11:00:35 #
I'm not sure the thin-line frame is necessary or adding anything positive to the photo.
The concept, however, and the execution of the main subject... is awesome!! I've never seen anything like it!
:thumbup:
The concept, however, and the execution of the main subject... is awesome!! I've never seen anything like it!
:thumbup:
Oct 9, 2011 11:13:19 #
I Really like your concept! I wish I could do what you did! I have one criticism. That is the shadows. It seems to me that the light is coming from the top-left of your composition but the shadows on the man climbing out of the guitar drop from the lower-right corner. Additionally there are no shadows from the strings.
I think that this is very sellable and creative! If you replace the person with a famous musician, you may have success.
Kudos!
rs
I think that this is very sellable and creative! If you replace the person with a famous musician, you may have success.
Kudos!
rs
Oct 9, 2011 11:19:11 #
In my humble, what do I know, I have never even attempted anything like it opinion you did very well.
Oct 9, 2011 11:27:34 #
Interesting...rather charlie chaplinesque...GREAT first effort!
Oct 9, 2011 13:43:34 #
terrific concept, took me a second to realize its a guitar. if you redo the shot get someone dressed as a cowboy country singer will give it mor impact. but as is is still impressive.
Oct 9, 2011 13:50:25 #
Oct 9, 2011 14:29:10 #
I appreciate all of the comments. Especially about the shadow. The light on the guitar came from the same direction but not as drastic as the light on me. Hence, no shadow on from the strings. I added, them in but it looked horrible. This also was my first attempt at using studio lighting in my rather large home office. After reading Anna Gay's book on self portraiture, I thought I'd try some creative self portraits. The inside frame came from reading Bob Meilke's posts on here. I was really just testing my skills with this and it looked great when printed on a 4x6. Again, I do thank everyone for their comments. I look forwarding to doing more of this type of thing. Although it was a bit tedious in photoshop CS3, I had a blast making it all come together from 4 separate shots.
Oct 10, 2011 15:41:38 #
photosbysexton wrote:
I appreciate all of the comments. Especially abou... (show quote)
Don't know much to say except what I see when I first looked at the pic...I love it but the thin line, to me, interferes with the strings on the lt hand side of the pic...maybe move it clear of the strings or tilt it...catty cornered...or something...it is prob just me, but it is distracting to me in an otherwise awesome concept of a shot...Nice work...Linda Morton...
Oct 10, 2011 19:18:12 #
photosbysexton wrote:
I tried out some artistic skills yesterday. How'd I do on my first attempt?
I like it quite well. This is the kind of stuff I like playing around with. "Bending the guitar strings" and "stepping out of the guitar" without it being obvious that you pasted the image is an art that few grasp. Very good job.
Oct 10, 2011 19:22:51 #
brokeweb wrote:
I Really like your concept! I wish I could do what you did! I have one criticism. That is the shadows. It seems to me that the light is coming from the top-left of your composition but the shadows on the man climbing out of the guitar drop from the lower-right corner. Additionally there are no shadows from the strings.
I think that this is very sellable and creative! If you replace the person with a famous musician, you may have success.
Kudos!
rs
I think that this is very sellable and creative! If you replace the person with a famous musician, you may have success.
Kudos!
rs
I agree, and as someone else mentioned, the thin "frame" over the guitar does lend to a distraction. Over all, as I stated earlier, it was a very nice trick. I've seen stuff where you could see a line around the subject making it look very amatuerish. I agree if he follows your and other's recommendations, he might have a sellable item, but if he does someone famous, he might need permission to avoid a potential lawsuit.
Oct 10, 2011 19:24:24 #
photophly wrote:
If this is your first attempt........can't wait to see what follows
My thoughts exactly. :thumbup:
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