Sam: The initial shot was of Sam sitting in a recliner chair in our darkened living room - just for fun I cropped it to create a portrait. His face is illumined on the left by a tv and...

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

The initial shot was of Sam sitting in a recliner chair in our darkened living room - just for fun I cropped it to create a portrait. His face is illumined on the left by a tv and a window candle, creating a soft Rembrandt lighting effect. I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination but I rather like this.

Z6/Tamron 35-150, 3200 ISO, 130mm, f/4.0, 1/25 sec

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SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL

Great shot Sue. Pro or not this is a fine portrait. The mixed light does make it hard to get a good white balance, but this look is very warm. It is apparent to me that the subject and you have a rapport. 😊

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Nice light in his eyes.

White balance, saturation, and contrast can be adjusted in post processing.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

I rather like it too...good job!!

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

Nice light in his eyes.

White balance, saturation, and contrast can be adjusted in post processing.

Actually, the white balance was pretty accurate as the light source was from an electric candle which had a yellowish glow and was only a foot or so to the left of the image. I toned it down a bit in PP but left the overall effect which resulted in richer colors and a look that has a Renaissance-like feel.

I like what you did with your tweaking even though it isn't what I was going for. Thank you!

Robertven Loc: Fort Worth

I much prefer the warmth of the first one. Really great Sue!

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

SueScott wrote:

The initial shot was of Sam sitting in a recliner chair in our darkened living room - just for fun I cropped it to create a portrait. His face is illumined on the left by a tv and a window candle, creating a soft Rembrandt lighting effect. I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination but I rather like this.

Z6/Tamron 35-150, 3200 ISO, 130mm, f/4.0, 1/25 sec

Nice one Sue. I like it too.

Ekeeton

I like it

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Thank you!

lmTrying Loc: WV Northern Panhandle

SueScott wrote:

The initial shot was of Sam sitting in a recliner chair in our darkened living room - just for fun I cropped it to create a portrait. His face is illumined on the left by a tv and a window candle, creating a soft Rembrandt lighting effect. I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination but I rather like this.

Z6/Tamron 35-150, 3200 ISO, 130mm, f/4.0, 1/25 sec

Good shootin' neighbor. All it needs is a frame and wall space.

I'd rather come to you for a portrait than some so called pros.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

lmTrying wrote:

Good shootin' neighbor. All it needs is a frame and wall space.

I'd rather come to you for a portrait than some so called pros.

Thank you! I was really surprised to see this old post come up.