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Dec 27, 2012 10:38:25   #
charryl Loc: New Mexico, USA
 
clicktime wrote:
PalePictures wrote:
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's real tight.
Usually you like to give some shoulder to sit on when you crop.
I just couldn't pass up the tight crop with the lines on Genny's face.
She had the most unusual strong lines down the sides of her mouth giving her almost a puppet like appearance. I didn't notice the straight line under the right part of her mouth until post. I'm guessing it was a scar.

This lady was crazy as hell but a blast to talk to. She had no problem signing a release.

The portrait was done in a black and white metallic post processing technique I am working on.

I had originally called this portrait the wicked, but decided to change it to better reflect what she seemed to be.

I hope this is not to offensive to post.
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's... (show quote)


Great job on the crop and the PP. I would like to know more about your black and white metallic post processing technique. Is this a filter effect in Photo Shop or a action created by you? I have always tried to get B&W photo's to pop and this looks like something to play with. Is there a method you use in capture to get that extreme contrast or is done with lighting or in post? Were these captures done in a studio? I would love to see your lighting arangment.
quote=PalePictures I have never cropped a photo i... (show quote)


I, too, would like to know more about the metallic PP. I am working a a lot right now in B&W and would be interested in this. I have been thinking of experimenting with printing B&W on metallic paper. Have you played with that?

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Dec 27, 2012 11:08:01   #
RMM Loc: Suburban New York
 
As everyone else said, great result.

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Dec 27, 2012 11:18:39   #
Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.
 
Impact! Superb portrait. Deserves to be hung in a gallery. Well done, PalePictures.

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Dec 27, 2012 11:24:54   #
Ken W Loc: Long Island Ny
 
Powerful. Ken

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Dec 27, 2012 12:05:11   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent.

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Dec 27, 2012 12:06:09   #
sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant
 
one of the best b/w character studies I have ever seen, The detail, the light in her eyes, perfect composition. Further proof that Black and white is the superior format for portraits!!!

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Dec 27, 2012 12:18:02   #
Duane D. Loc: Kalkaska, Michigan
 
You nailed it Russ. It is right on and not to tight crop. Great shot and great model. Always enjoy your post. (also still waiting for that shoot with your daughter.) Thanks for posting.

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Dec 27, 2012 12:49:54   #
Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
PalePictures wrote:
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's real tight.
Usually you like to give some shoulder to sit on when you crop.
I just couldn't pass up the tight crop with the lines on Genny's face.
She had the most unusual strong lines down the sides of her mouth giving her almost a puppet like appearance. I didn't notice the straight line under the right part of her mouth until post. I'm guessing it was a scar.

This lady was crazy as hell but a blast to talk to. She had no problem signing a release.

The portrait was done in a black and white metallic post processing technique I am working on.

I had originally called this portrait the wicked, but decided to change it to better reflect what she seemed to be.

I hope this is not to offensive to post.
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's... (show quote)


Hey Pale, this is one of the most fantastic shots i have see in a long time!!! You have captured the essence of her and by cropping in so tight you have allowed people to see her soul. Supurb...:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Rich

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Dec 27, 2012 12:56:01   #
0627ramram32 Loc: Orange County, CA, USA
 
Knockout pic, tho the skin tone leaves something to be desired ... :)

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Dec 27, 2012 13:00:07   #
mountaincamper Loc: Virginia
 
Russ,
this is an awesome looking picture. Just learning so i like to see what everyone is taking and how they do it. thanks

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Dec 27, 2012 13:12:41   #
scootersurfs Loc: Buckeye, Az
 
PalePictures wrote:
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's real tight.
Usually you like to give some shoulder to sit on when you crop.
I just couldn't pass up the tight crop with the lines on Genny's face.
She had the most unusual strong lines down the sides of her mouth giving her almost a puppet like appearance. I didn't notice the straight line under the right part of her mouth until post. I'm guessing it was a scar.

This lady was crazy as hell but a blast to talk to. She had no problem signing a release.

The portrait was done in a black and white metallic post processing technique I am working on.

I had originally called this portrait the wicked, but decided to change it to better reflect what she seemed to be.

I hope this is not to offensive to post.
I have never cropped a photo in this manner. It's... (show quote)
Powerful picture!!

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Dec 27, 2012 13:14:37   #
Bushpilot Loc: Minnesota
 
Wow! Good work, lots of character in that face.

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Dec 27, 2012 13:45:35   #
CaptJimmy Loc: VA
 
Love the picture. I like the genre myself. Was downtown DC and met "Earl" late one night and had quite the conversation with him. I'll post a photo later when I get home. He was a character - turns out he knew Clinton, was on some 'secret' mission for Bush and many other interesting things he was doing. Got his permission to take a few photos and I just love doing that type of photography...the true human spirit no matter how misguided it may be sometimes is truly beautiful.

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Dec 27, 2012 13:54:35   #
chienfou Loc: Valley Stream, NY
 
Boots wrote:
Beautiful face, beautiful capture, beautiful texture. Just a thought, though: if truly insane, how valid is her release?


My sentiments exactly!!!

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Dec 27, 2012 14:12:13   #
snogost67 Loc: dayton, montana
 
I really love it. I can't stop looking at it and studying her face. Gallery piece for sure!

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