Jordanne
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Jordanne

To me, there's simply not too much to say about this photograph. It is a high-contrast image of a pretty face. I fear I've lost my ability to wax poetic on my photographs. Perhaps this is cynicism manifesting itself at last. I was always told that didn't happen until 30. I'm only 20. Then again, psychology was never my strong suit.

Technical notes, etc.: Minor adjustments were made electronically; my el cheapo scanner has Dmax issues. This scan is faithful to the print. It's also my first gallery image here; any feedback is appreciated.
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Location
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
Equipment Used
Nikon FM10, Nikkor 105mm f/2.5
Film & Developer
SFX 200; D-19
Paper & Developer
Varycon KG; Dektol 1+1
Lens Filter
25
Jim Jones
It is indeed a high-contrast image of a pretty face. Normal contrast would do more justice to such a beautiful subject, and improve the background. The pose, expression, and lighting are fine. Positioning the subject a little more to the left might work better in this landscape format. Judging from thumbnails, this is one of the most captivating photos in today's offerings.
 
bsdunek
Jim Jones said:
It is indeed a high-contrast image of a pretty face. Normal contrast would do more justice to such a beautiful subject, and improve the background. The pose, expression, and lighting are fine. Positioning the subject a little more to the left might work better in this landscape format. Judging from thumbnails, this is one of the most captivating photos in today's offerings.
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Agree. The burned out highlights detract in this case. Just IMHO.
 
ignatiu5
Jim Jones said:
It is indeed a high-contrast image of a pretty face. Normal contrast would do more justice to such a beautiful subject, and improve the background...
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I respectfully disagree, or at least offer an alternative view. If the beauty shows through in such a high contrast print (and it does, in my opinion), I think that's more powerful than if it had been a "standard" exposure. We are often driven to portray people in the best possible light (guilty as charged, your honour); I like this because it is different.
 
Burn in the left side of her face! She'll never feel a thing! Believe me. Getting some detail in that side of the face will greatly help this image a lot and then it will be a super image, I believe! Beautiful girl, who deserves your best here.
Logan
 
michael9793
I think high contrast is fine but not to the extent that you loose anatomical features. Also I would burn down the white areas in the background around the front of her face which make my eyes go to that while scanning the photograph. the dark hair counter balances the white skin making it more pleasant to view. Just my thoughts I hope one of them helps.
michael andersen
 
Thank you, friends. I'll be back in the darkroom this weekend. I will take all your suggestions into consideration. Much appreciated.
 
j-dogg
The venerable 105 2.5, the best Nikon portrait lens and one of the best Nikkor lenses ever produced.
 

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