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Discussion in 'People' started by Chris101, Feb 12, 2005.

  1. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
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    My 'hobby farmer' friend's daughter holds up her favorite chicken, Max.
     
    Chris101, Feb 12, 2005
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  2. Flew

    Flew

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey Chris, I get the 'Red X'. I want to see the pic :lol: :lol:

    Frank
     
    Flew, Feb 12, 2005
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  3. greyflash

    greyflash

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Very nice Chris. You have come up with a Hi Key image outside, cool.
     
    greyflash, Feb 12, 2005
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  4. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

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    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    Now thats talent, a bird and kid photo in one.

    Nice shot Chris
     
    Backdoctor, Feb 12, 2005
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  5. Rich Gibson

    Rich Gibson

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    Feb 7, 2005
    Annandale, VA
    Okay, I'll ask the stupid question. Just exactly what is a "high key?" I thought it was illumination from above down towards the subject.

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, Feb 12, 2005
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  6. gho

    gho

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    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    Rich, well some people take high key to be more specific than others. Generally speaking, high key is where the overall tonality is right skewed. Low key has an overall darker look to it.

    Chris, great shot and beautiful portrait. Its always easier to take kid pics when you have kids available, ;)
     
    gho, Feb 12, 2005
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  7. Steve S

    Steve S

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    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Good, fun shot, Chris

    Cute kid and good job getting the exposure right. I know you didn't ask for any criticism, but I wonder if you could even up some of those shadows on her neck?
     
    Steve S, Feb 13, 2005
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  8. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Criticsm is allways welcome Steve, especially from someone who has become so accomplished at portraiture. So thanks. I did mellow them out with curves a bit, and I see where they are distracting. On the other hand, they bring in the tree she's standing under.

    How would you suggest that I diminish their effect, but retain their presence? Blur on a layer?
     
    Chris101, Feb 13, 2005
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  9. Flew

    Flew

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Chris, I can see the shot now. You know, it wasn't that long ago that I didn't have a clue what high key meant. Now I can appreciate this technique (format? / paradigm? / mode?) when I see it. I even took some high key shots myself this week-end (didn't have much choice with heavily back-lit birdies).

    I see what Steve means about the shadows on her neck, but I kind of like them. OTOH, a blurred layer would smooth them out well, and would allow you to dial in the smooting effect.

    Thanks,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Feb 13, 2005
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