Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Check out Film Photography section of our forum.
Posts for: mackie
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next>>
Mar 10, 2024 05:10:43   #
PaulG wrote:
I can't for the life of me find anything remotely offensive (and bugger me, I have tried) in the word Oriental. That is about as offensive as calling an Asian an Asian! The word actually has an exotic feel to it; anything but offensive. And, Oriental pertains to the far East - Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, etc - which, I assume, she probably is. Should I be offended by being called European because that's where I'm from? Heck . . . go the whole way and call me a white, male, European mother f----r. Wouldn't bother me at all! And you know why? There is too much more unpleasant shit in the world to worry about without the distraction of such trivialities!
I can't for the life of me find anything remotely ... (show quote)


Exactly, Paul. Never imagined that the term Oriental would trigger off any reaction, negative or positive.

I am grateful though to some members of UHH who have given me valuable photography tips based on my photo of the beautiful Oriental lady.

Mackie
Go to
Mar 9, 2024 18:28:58   #
riderxlx wrote:
JD,
I missed the others and their comments but why is this such an issue ?
who said it is archaic word ?
who are they to say so ?
who is insulted ? bring them forward, OH must be the woke drones, hummm.
I am not attacking you but answering and replying to a statement to all who subscribe to this mess.
Oh, I just realized, this is UHH. Oh well this is how it goes, none of us are safe from woke police.
Sorry bro, I said what I said and I stand behind it.
Keep'n it real, Bruce.
JD, br I missed the others and their comments but ... (show quote)
.

Bruce, to clarify. I used the term Oriental to describe where the beautiful lady is from without revealing what particular country she’s from. That’s all. No intention to sound or be racist. After all, I am Oriental myself. I can’t understand why there is all this fuss about my caption. I would have preferred a discussion on my photo. The term Oriental may be outdated (by western standards) but definitely not racist. Strange how I don’t find the term offensive but others who aren’t from the Orient believe it is. Now regarding the photo itself, I edited it to make it look antique or vintage. For artistic effect, so to speak.

Issuing this clarification through you. Thanks.

Mackie

PS I avoid using the description Asian as some prefer because it is a term often used by pornhubs or dating sites. Hehe 😀.
Go to
Mar 8, 2024 08:04:49   #
Comments welcome.


(Download)
Go to
Check out Commercial and Industrial Photography section of our forum.
Mar 8, 2024 08:00:20   #
Comments welcome.


(Download)
Go to
Jan 18, 2023 03:24:30   #
Thanks to all who have commented. All comments are well taken. And they will all help me in being a better photographer. PS Another picture of ALI for further comments.Thanks.


Go to
Jan 16, 2023 08:56:22   #
Comments welcome .....


Go to
Dec 4, 2022 20:06:59   #
bdk wrote:
I agree, never cut anything off at a joint. above or below ok... That was week 3 in posing class.


Great advice. Thanks.
Go to
Check out Bridge Camera Show Case section of our forum.
Dec 4, 2022 18:49:23   #
jaymatt wrote:
Nice shot, but why shoot raw if you don’t edit?


Thanks. I meant “unembellished”. I used the wrong term. Good point.
Go to
Dec 4, 2022 08:38:33   #
Comments welcome


Go to
Dec 4, 2022 05:32:12   #
PaulW128 wrote:
It's a really nice classic figure study. Not at all a cliche. The model looks great, you captured her very well. Just move her over a bit!


We will reshoot this week and will try to get her whole figure. Thanks.
Go to
Dec 4, 2022 05:29:57   #
dpullum wrote:
Hands are well posed; they are too often overlooked. I like her wistful hair. She is an attractive model.

The background is stark and nonexistent... adding a textured one would enhance her. The snippet of hair peaking from her back picture-left can be cloned out since it adds nothing to the photo; that which does not add detracts.

I look forward to seeing more of her, also more of her in the sense of the one nipple peak out of her left bra.


Thanks for all your comments. Really appreciate it.
Go to
Check out Underwater Photography Forum section of our forum.
Dec 4, 2022 05:22:27   #
PaulW128 wrote:
Mackie,

I like everything about this photo except how her legs are being cut off. It looks a bit strange.

Paul


Agree. Thanks, Paul.
Go to
Dec 4, 2022 02:42:28   #
Comments welcome


Go to
Nov 15, 2022 19:12:00   #
dat2ra wrote:
Ok, you asked for it. Great model and pose--very demure-- and her outfit goes great with her skin tone. And you captured the mood really well. But, I think your main flash is set for the right exposure, but is too low, so it casts harsh shadows especially those that cut into her waist on c.l., and creates glare (blown highlights) on her face, especially that hot spot on her nose. If you moved it up to the 45 degree position, it would also put more light on her hair, which, because it is underexposed, lacks detail and texture. Also, that out-of-focus black thing on c.r. is distracting and cuts across that otherwise beautiful curve of her bottom; even with "candid" photos, the background and foreground should be identifiable and relevant. As for the really picky stuff, I'd remove that thread and shadow on her right thigh, which adds nothing, and unless she really likes them, I would also remove the 4 brown spots that run diagonally across her belly.
With this photo, you could open the exposure on her hair in LR or PS, easily remove the small stuff in PS. But that black thing is there to stay.
Ok, you asked for it. Great model and pose--very d... (show quote)


Really appreciate your technical advice. Thank you. Editing is another thing I need to learn…. Mackie
Go to
Nov 15, 2022 05:01:02   #
RogStrix wrote:
not worried about the lack of facial illumination but don't like the black line covering her elbow, otherwise your best yet!


Thanks. That’s a chair obscuring her arm/elbow. I was taking candid shots, which she preferred, while she was facing a video.
Go to
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next>>
Check out The Pampered Pets Corner section of our forum.
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.