Self Portrait

[paulr5604]

My normal models (the kids) were fast asleep and I wanted to do something as I haven't really used the camera all weekend so got one of my Studio lights out and tried something different. I used the remote shutter to take the photo and hoped for the best. I'm not normally a B/W person but thought it would suit the image just not sure about processing B/W so which do you think is best out of the two images Comment and Critique is more than welcomed.





ISO - 100
Shutter 1/250
Aperture - 9

[Cyberman]

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I like the first one, it has a gritty feel about it.

[CountDavid]

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Good pic Paul.
As to critique - I was taught that a B & W picure should have absolute blacks and absolute whites in it with graduations in between. The second image fails that criteria, so no 1 for me - it carries a lot of impact

David

[paulr5604]

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Thanks Cyberman I think I prefer it too the wife like that one over the other one

[colin C]

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Definitely the first one.

[paulr5604]

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Thanks everyone for your comments

[AndyA]

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Having stood next to you on many occasions, I would not argue with you, even if you had flowers in your hair. Cracking shot Paul.

[tesarver]

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1st one for me.

Tom

[paulr5604]

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Thanks Andy and Tom.

Andy I'm a big softy really.

[wayne2418]

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Another vote for shot 1 ..

[Muscat]

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Nicely done and as the guys have said definitely the first one it has a much more dramatic look.

[paul linton]

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Very Brave man, #1 works so much better (i wouldn't like to meet you on a dark night )

Paul

[AlexR!]

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Another vote for no 1; it's got much more punch.

[Malcolm]

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#1 for me too - more gritty!
M

[paulr5604]

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Thanks for all the comments guys.