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self portrait for crit
i had to tak a self portrait for a magazine im contributing to (its even written on my hand...), so i thought i'd have a bit of a muck around with lighting etc.
this is the shot i liked the most, i'd like some opinions... it's the first time i've had a crack at this sort of thing, so dont be too harsh... but don't go easy either!!! taken with my d70s wearing a 50mm 1.8 
the camera is sharper than me, on purpose, i wanted it to be more about the fact im a photo guy... the camera is my tool... body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
Re: self portrait for crit
Hmm... It's crap in a nice sort of way...  Kidding.  I like it.I think it works well. I'd probably just suggest a bit more light on the camera itself. It looks just a little bit dark.
If you are going for that effect (which I also think works well), try making it even more out of focus. You might have to use PS to do it though. Daniel Nikon D4, D2Xs, D70, Nikkors and Sigmas lenses from 10 to 400mm
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Get the graffiti off your hand
 Geoff
Special Moments Photography Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
i dunno... i like the hand graffiti! it says alot about me as a person, you know... always got that stuff on my hand
i would have forgot to take the shot if i hadnt written it on my hand!  body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
Fair enough James.
Geoff
Special Moments Photography Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
i was kinda being sarcastic!
im a pretty fly by the seat of my pants guy, but yeah i didnt notice i still had 'SELF PORTRAIT TONGIHT" written on my hands. hahah i'll pay more notice next time body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
i like how the camera covers your face! nah just jokes looks good, maybe i should have tried something a lil more subdued like this than my effort. im sure youll get a chuckle out of mine......
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na i saw your shot and was lik... fuck i wish i did that... i remember seeing that mural at the markets years ago and being like ''that is cool'' hahah body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
James,
I like the shot and the graffiti. I think it fits in well with your target audience. I agree that the camera needs a little more ligh on it. I would suggest as a total spin out, to have your left eye looking at the viewer instead of the focus point of the camera. Cheers Warwick
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thanks for the crit guys
first ever go at portrait style lighting, im pretty happy with it. any of the model photography heads want to weigh in with crit at all? how i could improve lighting etc. i think i had two flashes, one behind me to the right pointed at the ceiling (to diffuse) and one in front to the left pointed at the ceiling too. body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
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