Roll #1

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  Ken Bingham

• Oct 25, 2019

Very nice, that is, well-focused and the shadow on her face is understated but still noticeable. How is the scene lit, if I may ask? Is it natural light?

 

• pentaxuser

• Oct 25, 2019

Excellent shot of a great model. Every time I see portraits like this I am tempted to put a copy in my pocket and the next time someone asks why shoot b&w when the world in in colour I'd pull this out and say: " That's why"

 

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  ignatiu5

• Oct 25, 2019

@Ken Bingham Thank you. Yes, natural light, which is my favourite for portraiture, but I stumble through other styles as well. I'm lucky that my place has 11 foot windows, and I've placed a 4x6 v-flat on the other side of the subject; I think it helps soften but still maintain some shadows.

 

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  ignatiu5

• Oct 25, 2019

@pentaxuser Thank you! I'll sell you a wallet-sized darkroom print for 1 million...wait...1 Billion dollars!
While I do shoot colour once in a while, I'm B&W more than 99% of the time. It's just what works for me, and it sounds like you too.

 

• Tom Kershaw

• Oct 26, 2019

Great expression from a very attractive model, and wonderful light.