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Ned Ali
{K:11928} 8/22/2005
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I liek the way th elight is falling on his watch and partially painting his face. the soft highlights at the back add depth to the image.
well done, Jugo.
ned
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carlo raingini
{K:11977} 7/15/2005
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great light, great portrait. congrats, i love it.
carlo
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 4/15/2005
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Hello Hugo! How are You? Hope You are well!
Thanks for Your comments on the "Fountain of light"!I do plan to explore the possibilities of this!
Now about Your photo!
Although it looks as though He is aware of the camera, it's still a little secretive , and that is what I like about this photo. The light hitting the top and sides of Him from above.
Almost like a stagelight.
Funny how My shot was lighting from below and Yours from above, not the norm, but both gave very different and appealing results don.t You think?
Nice work my friend! Take care!........John
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Paolo Barthelemy
{K:25552} 4/15/2005
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Ops...I should have started from the first of the serie to understand that the one I've commented probably wasn't a family portrait. :\
Anyway, I like that and I like this one too.
This one, introduces a more visible depth given by the game of planes, mainly dark, from which the human figure rises. The way you've managed lighting is great even in this shot and gives much information of this man even if only half of him is visible. Very elegant portrait, Hugo; that man would be glad to see it! :)
Cheers, Paolo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/15/2005
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Hi Toni, I like your interpretation. "I should've used Fed Ex"... That's a new way of looking at this man, and I like that way. I sure know the sinking feeling, trying to uphold your posture, but lacking the confidence to make it believable....:)
The actual setting was quite different, as I took this during a wedding shoot, in a very relaxed and happy atmosphere. But I like your description better, eventhough that disqualifies this photo from the series. Thanks! Very interesting!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 4/14/2005
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He has that far away look of a traveler who is thinking and not fixing his gaze on anyone, and rather preoccupied. It is a "Mona Lisa" smile --intriquing. I love the drama of light and shadow. Now for my humor... perhaps he's thinking: "I should have used Fed Ex." (You know that sinking feeling.)
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Fadel J
{K:13974} 4/14/2005
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Fabulous lighting adn composition Hugo, I agree that more detail on the dark side of the face would made even stronger. But regardless I think the image delivered the mood that you wanted.
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Alastair Bell
{K:29571} 4/13/2005
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Superb grainy and contrasty shot Hgo... I love the way the light picks up half of the man's face, hinting at the expression and the feelings he is experiencing... Superb and very powerful!
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James Hager
{K:6285} 4/13/2005
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Wow! The strong light and the deep shadows make for a striking image. I'd probably tone down the spot of light above his head a bit.
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 4/13/2005
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...attention...the model gots it for his smile...less impact from the photographer ;)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/13/2005
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Hi John,
thanks for your comment; having addressed the difference in style, I appreciate your feedback even more... In all fairnes, I didn't expect my liking of your style to be reversible:)
the name 36Clicks.com is much simpler than that: after 36 "Clicks" a roll of film is fully exposed, but the reference to the Stones did cross my mind, although I'm more of a Queen fan myself. The construction wasn't that difficult. I used a open source CMS tool (mambo) and changed the theme for one I made to my liking. It was up and running in less than 2 days..:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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John Griep
{K:2521} 4/13/2005
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Hi Hugo,
To be honest and stay in style it's not really my "Cup of tea" but that's just my personal abnormality ;))
That said, I still think it's a good photo the light on his jacket is So definitely film, almost a different timeframe.
Btw. checked your 36clicks.com (Rolling Stones 40licks??) I'm impressed, bet it took some time ;)
Groet John
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 4/11/2005
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A dramatic image, Hugo, with good use of light and shade.
I'd like to have seen just a little more of the subject's face, but I guess that wasn't possible in the situation.
Best regards, Chris
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karen clarke
{K:18893} 4/11/2005
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Really nice light, I like how the face is kept dark representing the "anonymousness" of the stranger. I also love the dark background, seperating him from the rest of the bus goers, each man is different and should not be generalized sort of thing. I'm wondering about a bit tighter of a crop-maybe even a square format would work well. Anyways, nice work~
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 4/11/2005
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Hugo!! As a group of images, these work wonderfully. I'm even more impressed with the composite than with initial single image you posted. Each image shows a different view, different people, but the images are linked by the style (high contrast, toning, portrait view, etc.)
When I view them as a group, I really get the feeling that I'm voyeuristically looking and listening to private conversations and solitary moments. It is like having a window on a world that otherwise does not belong to me. Strange maybe...but it is what I see in the images when presented together.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Thanks Don, Much appreciated! Enjoy your trip, and have a good flight. Talk to you in a forthnight.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Antonio, thanks for your comment. This shot was part of a wedding shoot, so he was aware of my presence. If he knows I took this one, I don't know....
Cheers,
Hugo
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 4/11/2005
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Very dramatic light. Makes you wonder what people are thinking while traveling. Will dinner be ready when I get home?? What else do I have to do when I get home?? Great image. Don.
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Antonio Trincone
{K:23167} 4/11/2005
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I do not understand if this photo has been secretly taken or if the man is a friend for you in pose; however the light is excellent and the focused and almost razor sharp result at 1/30 is stunning one also taking into account of bus dancing, I suppose :-)
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Dubravko Grakalic
{K:25235} 4/11/2005
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great candid shot!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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And this time, as promised, with attachment.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Mary Sue, Good to hear from you again, and it's good to be back, for as long as it may last.
I may have overdone it on the contrast, but the situation was pretty difficult to properly expose. I did up it a bit further in PS, though.
This image is a part of a theme I shot for a wedding in London. I felt a bit ambiguous about it, as it does not have the "compulsary" happyness and brightness of the regular wedding album photos. Attached, the entire collage. I had this printed, and the subtle details in the dark parts show more clearly than in on screen, even on a CRT.
Maybe I should ease down on the About. I have a habit of being tedious, and I would rather have people make up their own mind instead of leading them into a specific direction....:) Too late now, I guess....
Cheers,
hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Arwa, On the contrary! It's only by critique that we manage to improve ou work! There are a few issues here, first of all was the very selective lighting, with very bright spots in the ceiling illuminating only a part, the second is the idea behind this triptych which I feel I need to explain a little further. It's not primarily about a portrait, nor about this man. I'm merely trying to sketch a mood, composed of three images as usual. The second and third will have less contrast, though.
Thanks for your honest critique, I appreciate it alot.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Hermen, Like I said, good to hear from you again, and good to be back, at least for so long it may last.
I agree the contrast is rather extreme, but opinions seem to vary on that part. The challenge I set myself here is not so much to create the picture perfect image, but to set apart a specific mood using three images as usual. The ambiguous feeling you describe is, (at least in my imagination) part of that atmosphere.
I see what you mean though, and as I've explained to Thilo and Stefan, I may have over done it....:) Thanks for your analysis!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 4/11/2005
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I like this kind of shot which we do not see much here, wonderful lighting and composition
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Hermen Pen
{K:9168} 4/11/2005
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Hi Hugo,
Nice to see that you are back!
Like others mentioned already, the contrast is quite harsh... In this scene that is disturbing for me, in a portrait I would like to see the expression in the face and the high contrast is spoiling that here. On the positive side, I like the overall atmosphere of your photo, the lighting is quite dramatic and the background also adds interest to the overall image.
regards,
Hermen
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/11/2005
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Hello hugo
Heres the weird thing...Im excited that for the first time I have some critique to give...is hat so rude?
Its just that usually your work is so flawless I have nothing to say! :">
Nice eye contact the man stands out because of the light that illuminates him while everything around him is dark, but then the light is a bit to harsh!
The contrast is a little bit too much!
And dear hugo the frame doesn?t work! At all, the grain is lovely so is the hint of a smile on the mans face?maybe hes satisfied with his days accomplishments
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 4/11/2005
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nice one.. like the lighting and tones.. the shadows are great
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 4/11/2005
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Hi Hugo,
no, keep with your initial plan ;-)
definitely.
feel flattered that you asked me.
thilo
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 4/11/2005
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His expression has that quality seen in the Mona Lisa...as a viewer I wonder if he is smiling, serious, bemused, disinterested...you get the idea. That adds some tension to the image.
The contrast is interesting, and on a CRT I could see enough details in the shadow to make the photograph work. Have you printed this? I'm curious if you can get the details you want in the printed form.
It seems to me that the About really helps the image work...knowing the setting (and assuming the shooting conditions) give me insight into the photograph. I'm not sure that I would have the same insight or feelings evoked if I did not know you were on a bus. Not sure whether that is a good thing or not, but at least it is an observation.
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angelita mannoni
{K:6102} 4/11/2005
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First.. many thanks for your visits.
I start from your last photo because I haven't time.
A portrait designed with the light , I think that was difficult to release it... congratulation!
ciao!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Verena, you're making me curious..... What element is starting to attract your attention most? I'm wondering if I have overdone it on the contrast here....
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Stefan, The contrast was upped in Photoshop, but the actual situation was already full of contrast. The low ceiling, lit by only a few spots pointing down created a very selective light.
As I replied to Thilo, the comments I have received so far make me believe I've overdone it a bit. Maybe I'll exchange the second one with a less extreme photo. As this series is about atmosphere, and not primarily about the portraits, I think I can continue on the same course, building the same feeling of atmosphere I intended. I'd like to leave that choice to you, though....;)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/11/2005
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Hi Thilo,
Thanks for your analysis. The grain: Hmmmm. A little cheating in Nikon Capture does miracles to the grain....:)
Reading the comments, I think I have once again overdone it a bit. I have an entire series with this huge contrast waiting to be uploaded, but maybe I'll exchange the middle one for one with a less extreme tonal range and a less smooth finish.... D'you think that would be a good idea? Or should I keep with my initial plan?
Cheers,
Hugo
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Andrej V
{K:6693} 4/11/2005
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Hola Hugo!
how ya doing? thanks for your comment. I am always glad to hear from you. I am not a regular member lately too; a lot of work on my desk. :(
Very interestsing lighting, and a huge contrast between bright and dark; I could almost say a bit to dark and a bit to bright?
Well I better read what other comments says.
Greets,
your friend Andrej
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Stefan Engström
{K:24473} 4/11/2005
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I think the extreme highlights work to make a portrait which is exaggerated in order to create maximum atmosphere. Difficult to see how you could get this contrast in low light so I am guessing you further pushed it in post process? The white burning hot areas accentuate just a few details about this man and in doing so they also obliterate all detail about them - not what one imagine is an effective approach but it works here because we know what those details look like anyway.
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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 4/11/2005
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This kind of shot is totally behond me, Hugo. I'm really impressed. So difficult to handle the strong contrast but you've pulled it off brilliantly. Well done!
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 4/11/2005
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Hi Hugo,
first impression was: okay, lost detail in the face... a strange silhouette on the left... is the upright format right here... what about the frame? does it consume the tension?
second view: play with lighting and shadow is awesome... hey: 3200 ASA WTH? where is the grain? his necktie really shines here, great effect... and the back row with the hinted lights and persons give the image some timeless quality.
combining these two snapshots of impressions, I would say: yes, a great idea for a comeback and I'm eagerly waiting for the next in series. I think you may do better... especially the format and framing is something to think about IMHO...
best wishes,
thilo
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 4/11/2005
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yes!!! an excellent b/w portrait dear Hugo!!!! nice pose ...and that not well seen smile..... light and shade are great.... very well done!!!!!!
best regards
Marian
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 4/11/2005
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ISO 3200 ? wow ! great ! no noise visible and you manage to take this beautiful portrait, Hugo
excellent lighting and lowkey picture
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NN
{K:26787} 4/11/2005
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Very dramatic light here! Interesting expression on his face; he looks kind of satisfied/sleepy ~ a busy businessman enjoying the possibility to rest for a while. Love the mood here!
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 4/11/2005
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A wonderful partially lit portrait, this is part of the photography style of side face lit, but of natural light sources, excellent opportunity and moment capture its kinda of attraction image type, outdoor portrait arrangement, superb work. Saeed
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 4/11/2005
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Dear Hugo,
my first visit...mmmhh, no I don't like it so much,
too bright against only darkness
my second visit...it takes more and more from my attention...interesting to see how much of his expression is still visible...
will come later for a third visit, lets see what comes next.
Take care
Verena
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Carmem A. Busko
{K:48785} 4/11/2005
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Hello, Hugo, first of all, thank you for your kind comment.I've been away, too, mow trying to get back.
As was already said, it?s a good theme for a series.. and the man?s expression is captivating, I can?t take my eyes from him.
I never use such a 3200 asa film before..and I see it produces less noise than I expected.
Very good start...I'll be looking toward to next...
Cheers!
Carmem
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Patrick Ziegler
{K:21797} 4/11/2005
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Nice B&W Hugo! I like the hard side lighting. and the vignetting that Must be caused by two people standing in the foreground. It really brings attention to your subject!
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Ian McIntosh
{K:42997} 4/10/2005
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This dark:
O dark dark dark. They all go into the dark,
The vacant interstellar spaces, the vacant into the vacant,
The captains, merchant bankers, eminent men of letters,
The generous patrons of art, the statesmen and the rulers,
Distinguished civil servants, chairmen of many committees,
Industrial lords and petty contractors, all go into the dark,
And dark the Sun and Moon, and the Almanach de Gotha
And the Stock Exchange Gazette, the Directory of Directors,
And cold the sense and lost the motive of action.
And we all go with them, into the silent funeral,
Nobody's funeral, for there is no one to bury.
I said to my soul, be still,
now that's a great series of shots.
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Ian McIntosh
{K:42997} 4/10/2005
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A bus eh? I was thinking the dark corridoors of power. The dark vaults of the steel and glass bids for the sky in the previous photos. You know, dark as in "o dark, dark, dark, they all go into the dark" dark (t.s. eliot east coker third movement dark).
but that is a really nice moment in the pit. the coridoors of power tend to be filled with nice guys. winners tend to be people we want to win. a smile like that, i wish him well (he wins).
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 4/10/2005
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Great idea for series. This is a good capture of available light,and along with shadow areas on both sides and DOF,really gives the sense of close quarters of bus. The fineness of his suit with highlights on his tie and watch give good sense of what this individual is about. In this case, his looking directly to camera (or you)relays the interaction of strangers on public transportation.
Randy
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Omar Rifaat
{K:10141} 4/10/2005
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Fabulous shot! I like the way that the man's expression can look either happy or grumpy. it kind of corresponds to the light/shadow dichotomy. There is strong feeling of ambiguity or being in two minds..
I love the framing too.
A question: did you ask permission to take his photo or did you just snap away unbeknownst to him. I am never sure what the best thing to do is. At any rate in England you are probably safe just taking a picture since everybody is so reserved!!
Regards,
omar
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Burak Tanriover
{K:16610} 4/10/2005
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Hello Hugo,
excellent control of lighting,I like also the sahadows very much,
congratulations and best regards,
Burak
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 4/10/2005
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Excellent portrait.Nice composition and pose.Great use of the lights and amazing tonal range.
Orazio
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 4/10/2005
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Very good call, Ursula! I do believe he's a banker... But he's not British, but Dutch....:) Still a very good guess!
Cheers,
Hugo
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vito lentini
{K:13130} 4/10/2005
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Nive work congrt ciao vito+++++
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 4/10/2005
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Hi Hugo,a very interesting portrait,I like how he faces your camera and the contrast between light and shadow.And for me he looks so typical British:)
I imagine,he's a banker :)
Cheers,Ursula
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delete my account
{K:3679} 4/10/2005
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Wow nice!
amazing light, stared a lot of time at this shot.. cant figure out what he is holding in his hands...
best wishes abel!
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Marion Luijten
{K:6141} 4/10/2005
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Without your explanation on how and where you took this, I would probably have thought: hmmm...a bit too much contrast, no 'doortekening' (sorry, can't think of the correct english word right now and too lazy to get my dictionary) in the whites nor the blacks.
But...I DO know the conditions and I can picture you, sitting there opposite that man with your Pentax (I still have one too btw). I can almost feel the atmosphere. Very well done.
:-)
Marion
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 4/10/2005
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7+, i like the light and shade here ,great capture,well done,best regards
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Malik Ramic
{K:1334} 4/10/2005
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great capture, really interesanting lightning and composition
regards
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Kevin Christensen
{K:3891} 4/10/2005
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Indeed. good job in capturing the lighting and making it so dramatic. I love the way I can only see half of his face. Also, the dark figures in the foreground create a nice frame around the guy. Good job capturing this.
Kevin
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Gerhard Hoogterp
{K:4863} 4/10/2005
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As such a nice shot, but I think the face could have a little more detail in the dark part. Probably the light side would be over-exposed in that case (as I don't see you working with reflectors there..;) But still..
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BRH BRH
{K:-210} 4/10/2005
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Love this picture........the shadows and light are amazing.......just perfect.....
Birita
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