|
|
Critique By:
Cary Shaffer (K:9269)
2/5/2004 5:52:56 AM
Excellent idea and composition Lukas! I can appreciate your frustration in a shot like this. To pre focus, set your cam to manual focus and place an object where your head would be, prefereably your nose and focus on that. Try a higher ISO, like 800 to get a little more shutter speed, that will prevent any motion blur. As far as the background, you could set a black board or hang a dark blanket to your left side, a dark blanket will absorb more light, leaving less cleaning in the final scene, and a small mirror in front of you will allow you to see how it looks before pulling the trigger good luck, keep on shooting!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Hollow Eye (K:1306)
2/5/2004 5:23:45 AM
Hi Lukas
I really like this look in a photo. I've done two shots very similar to this in my portfolio. You could try it with a much stronger light than candles but experiment with underexposing the shot. I used a desk reading lamp that was very bright & gradually adjusted the speed & f-stop to get a darker & darker image. At least with a digital camera you can get the shot back instantly. I also had trouble getting the focus spot on but found a watercolour effect in PS worked really well.
Anyway...good luck
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Lukas Kurik (K:292)
2/5/2004 4:12:32 AM
i know that...and i'll try to work on how to do it ) but still i kinda like it...
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Andew Gondokusumo (K:833)
2/5/2004 2:54:05 AM
Interesting, but i think the face is a bit out of focus
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Subata Kitano (K:2717)
2/5/2004 2:45:49 AM
it's awesome. but i would prefer it a little bit sharper.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
David Orea (K:5292)
1/30/2004 2:28:30 AM
Excellent portrait Lukas. Very good expression and use of light. Congrats!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
David Orea (K:5292)
1/30/2004 2:15:29 AM
Superb capture, Lukas. Excellent result. Regards.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
john amore (K:14015)
1/28/2004 8:29:42 PM
soft lovely eyes good work well done
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Lukas Kurik (K:292)
1/26/2004 12:13:11 AM
...guess i didn't make myself clear enough last time...that's exactly right i wanted to achieve this kind of scary look but...no matter what i do with eyes they still attract my attention (they seem to be jumping out of the pic...not that much as in original but for me still too much)..i don't know it can be just because i know i made them...iwhat i'd like to do is to fit them a little more to the pic...
thanx a lot for your comments and advises) regards
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Daniel Taylor (K:3495)
1/25/2004 6:07:54 PM
Oh...so you wanted the night shot look! Well then, why didn't you say so??? :-)
It does take on a pretty eerie appearance, so if that was your goal you accomplished it. You asked how to make the eyes look real though, so I assumed you were disappointed with the night shot look.
The eyes, to me, look about right for this style. In what way were you hoping to make them different?
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Gayle's Eclectic Photos (K:91109)
1/19/2004 3:01:11 PM
Lukas, i love the abstractness of this comp...great job! And the answer to my photo that looks like sand/surf is that it is a close up of a tree's bark and can see if turn horizontal which is how i took it...thanks for your comment...Gayle
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Lukas Kurik (K:292)
1/19/2004 4:55:21 AM
i'm not going to say anything against that as it's completely right...but that's not my point...but thanx daniel anyway...
the flat pale skin and this kind of scary appearance is exactly what i like about that "night shot"...somehow...so i was wondering if someone knows how to make it better..(and what to do with eyes)..
i know i didnot write it today...but this picture was taken at party so i couldnot use all the stuff you mentioned...and candles were just in front of her)
but i really appreciate that)thanx
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Daniel Taylor (K:3495)
1/19/2004 4:14:00 AM
I think the fact that you're using night shot is the problem. Even after manipulation the photo looks very off to me. The flat, pale skin tones; the sort of "glowing" eyes; looks more like a scene from a scary movie.
Photography is essentially painting with light, and with night shot you're trying to paint with the green boosted light of night vision technology. When you have poor light it doesn't matter how expensive your camera or how good your Photoshop skills. You can't manipulate away bad light (or in this case no light) and replace it with good.
This would have worked so much better with some candlelight and a tripod and "normal shot" mode. Or a diffused flash, maybe bounced off a nearby wall or ceiling.
An article on usefilm drives home the importance of light and visual elements. It's a good read.
http://www.usefilm.com/photo_articles/46/A_Photographer's_E ye.html
Hope this helps!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Lukas Kurik (K:292)
1/19/2004 12:05:42 AM
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Romulo Lubachesky (K:11836)
12/3/2003 6:57:52 PM
Perfect moment, congrats!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Donna Johnson (K:9906)
11/29/2003 11:48:26 AM
Lukas, my friend, you are too hard on yourself! Just follow your instincts and keep on your path - and lighten up on yourself. You didn't just shoot the beautiful sunset here, you made sure it was framed with the perfect silhouetting. Nice and dark to compliment the brilliant colors of the sky.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Donna Johnson (K:9906)
11/29/2003 11:45:24 AM
What do you mean, you're not taking artistic photos? You have a great artistic eye and ability!! I love this effect and the colors are great! I am just learning photoshop - I love to hear how you achieved this look. Donna J
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Donna Johnson (K:9906)
11/29/2003 11:42:15 AM
Great abstract. So fanciful, and great colors! Fun, offbeat composition!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Donna Johnson (K:9906)
11/29/2003 11:40:27 AM
Help?? I don't think so! This looks great to me. Great lighting, tones and perfect crop! Don't be discouraged . . . just keep on shooting.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
butrusik 1 (K:3)
11/28/2003 10:01:17 AM
Wonderful portrait.... and his eyes...)
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Igor Herzyk (K:1937)
11/28/2003 5:05:14 AM
He's got great, expressive look and strong eyes, which is best about this photograph. Light is soft and it works very well. I really like this, it's very good portrait. Technically, it would be nice when more sharp. Congrats. ///Igor
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Enjoy (K:16125)
11/27/2003 9:32:59 AM
This is a beautiful portrait well done!! i like the b/w
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
- - (K:10510)
11/27/2003 4:20:35 AM
good portrait,
regards..
Peri
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Vikas Dutt (K:1255)
11/27/2003 12:44:59 AM
Hi Lucas,
Very well captured shot. Clarity of image can be enhanced. Well you could have focused on his beard(tiny hair)or say eye lashes by openening the aperture slightly more. Please try one more time by doing (Only suggestion). Overall picture.. U r the winner...
Regards... Vikas
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Anouschka Rokebrand (K:6470)
11/27/2003 12:39:12 AM
Beautiful portrait! I love the composition and tones in this image.
The reflection in his eyes is excellent. Good work!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Chris Nichols (K:7068)
11/24/2003 7:51:15 AM
Superb! Excellent motion!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Kala Wlodarczyk (K:2567)
11/24/2003 7:45:24 AM
like it. very.
regards.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Amna Al Shamsi (K:21795)
11/24/2003 7:42:06 AM
what a beautiful capture...i can see the movement in its wings...well done!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
sandy c. hopkins (K:17107)
11/24/2003 7:33:09 AM
love it!
perfect...wing motion and dop...
good work.
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
|
Critique By:
Isaac Varzim (K:1047)
11/24/2003 7:24:23 AM
Great shot! Right on time!
|
| Photo By: Lukas Kurik
(K:292)
|
|
