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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/6/2007
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It was neither, Mark. It was my piece-o-crap Canon 75-300 lens. :(
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Mark - MarkMedia -
{K:1062} 10/6/2007
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This has an interesting "soft" look to it..... I wonder if it something do intended, or just the lighting at the time?
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 9/3/2006
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Hey Paul,
There are other ways to deal with that - for instance, you can put it in your model release form, although that wouldn't guarantee your name is mentioned.
I think putting the signature in this bold and prominent might even prevent her from showing it. Not so much the text or the tone / contrast, but more the tilt - If you'd kept it straight, it would also look more "professional". I mean, such a text could also be placed within the context of the photo, as part of the design.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/3/2006
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Good ideas, Hugo.
My primary concern is not theft, but if Melissa is showing or displaying this photo or print to others, I want them to know who shot it.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 9/3/2006
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Hey Paul,
It's a never ending discussion. Every photographer needs the internet for exposure, whilst theft is all too common, unfortunately.
I accept that people will steal my images, but I reduce the quality, so that they can only be used for screen display. I stopped using copyright signs alltogether.
If I would, I think I would just use a transparent font, annd set the layer mode to multiply - that way it's there, but blends in nicely with the background. Another way is to copy the underlying photo, and shift it a few pixels - even less visible.
There are many ways to add a signature, but in general, I think they always reduce the impact of the photo, as they are too distracting...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/3/2006
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Yeah, I have to agree with you Sal.
Your placement is less intrusive. Thanks for the help and for the honest feedback. REAL photographers crave that stuff, you know!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/3/2006
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You know, Hugo, I really WAS trying to be subtle with my copyright notice, and seeing the work of other locals, this is downright subliminal!
One guy puts his notices right across the middle of the model, something I find objectionable, even if it IS a freebie for her. My real intent is to have people see and study the model, and only afterward get drawn to my copyright.
What do YOU think I should be doing...make it even more transparent?
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 9/3/2006
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Hey Paul.
My attention in this shot is primarily drawn towards your copyright signature. Not because it's there, but because of the tilt drawing attention to it. I'm sorry to say that it ruins an otherwise very good shot...
Reading the comments makes up for all that... I guess I was right - you ARE the invertor of copyright signs! Never mind the shadows, the curbs, or the rights to the model - from now on I'll be just freaked out by using the copyright symbol all together!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 8/30/2006
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You know, Sal, one thing that ocurred to me after studying this photo again is that I COULD put a blur on that text layer, to make it blend in with the background even more.
Thanks for a bit of inspiration.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 8/30/2006
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Yeah, I normally don't mar my photos with copyright info, but this image was part of a TFP, which means Melissa gets a free, full-res copy for her to use on the web or to print. Under those circumstances, the models ONLY get branded photos.
Unlike some other photogs, I try to make my brand subdued, so its only noticed after seeing the model.
Thanks for your comment, Sal.
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 8/30/2006
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Sorry dude! You screwed the pooch with your copyright locale. Otherwise nice. Look. Don't you agree?
Sal
P.S. Less (Les) Paul lol get it!? he he he
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Stace Walker
{K:4175} 8/29/2006
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well fine then!
i'll just have him stand on the other side. ;D
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 8/29/2006
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wow, thanks Tom!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 8/29/2006
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Oh, and thanks for pointing out that white spot in the bushes, Stace. I agree. I'll clone it out of the final shot.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 8/29/2006
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Stace,
Don't you see the copyright notice?
That's not JUST because I copyrighted all curbs in San Antonio, but also because I INVENTED photographing people with long shadows. So, don't even think about it, Stace, or you'll be getting a call from 'my people'.
;)
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{K:9196} 8/29/2006
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Sassy. Good pose Paul. Nice composition. I think it'd look a bit better with a little more DOF. If you want to experiment with that, up the F Stop. Try F8. But you probably already know that.
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Stace Walker
{K:4175} 8/29/2006
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beautiful paul. the shadow is definitely cool.
her face is a bit too soft for my taste, tho, and the gray spot in the bushes to the left of her [looks like a bubble or something because of the dof] could probably be cloned out.. it keeps fighting for my attention.
if you don't mind, i think i might have to try something like this myself with the shoot :)
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Andrzej Pradzynski
{K:22541} 8/29/2006
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Paul, she's looking good here and the layout is cool, C'grats for your t'days title - truly deserved. Cheers, NJ
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Tom Ross
{K:6453} 8/29/2006
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That... is a good portrait...
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James Cook
{K:38068} 8/29/2006
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Good use of shadow. I didn't know you invented curbs (hehe).
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 8/29/2006
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Impactante pose.
Felicitaciones!
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