POTW-7-04-2015

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POTW-7-04-2015

Postby Matt. K on Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:19 pm

This weeks star is Aussie Dave for this image he created using a home made light modifier. He has produced an image with superb skin tones, excellent form, (roundness or 3D), and beautiful texture. If I was to offer any advice on how to improve this image I would suggest slightly lightening the eyes and giving them a tad more contrast. This would make them more of a focal point for the photograph. You would have to take care not to overdo it though.
Well Done Dave!





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Re: POTW-7-04-2016

Postby ozimax on Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:12 pm

Superb photo Dave. (Well except for the watermark...:)) Well chosen Matt. This image will be treasured for many years to come.
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Re: POTW-7-04-2016

Postby Aussie Dave on Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:05 pm

Gee, thanks again guys. I was quite chuffed with the images that resulted from my little DIY attempt - so much in fact that yesterday I made a second modifier, exactly the same except the 2nd one is lined with aluminium foil to give that silver punch (instead of white). I haven't used it yet but look forward to seeing the differences between the two.

And I agree Matt, the eyes do look a little dark looking back on the image....so I have added a re-edited version to my original post - named DIY Beauty Dish (as the BBcode is turned OFF for replies to this thread), so I couldn't include the image in this post.

Oh, and I left out the watermark in the re-edited version.....just for you Ozimax :-)

Cheers guys!
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Re: POTW-7-04-2015

Postby Matt. K on Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:35 pm

Just a tip Dave. Reflector with silver foil gives cool skin tones....with gold foil gives warm, healthy tanned affect. That's how they put the tan on skimpy models. :D
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Re: POTW-7-04-2015

Postby zafra52 on Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:16 pm

Good choice and excellent portrait. I would like to point out that when you click on the POTW thumbnail in the Portal page it links to the wrong page.
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