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john_arsenault
July 01, 2017
classic formal portrait; i would be very curious to see a black and white version of this image.
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Location
This photo was taken in Cuba. She is a martial arts experts with a life time of experience. She was kind enough to stop an pose for a few images.Time
This was taken in the middle of the day, however it was not in direct sunlight.Lighting
This is all natural lighting; I placed her against a shaded red wall with the soft light coming from her left sideEquipment
This was shot handheld using Nikon D800 and a Nikon 24 to 70mm zoom lens (at 70mm) with a 1/160 exposure timeInspiration
I really liked the lifetime of living expressed in a calm and serene manner along with the way her hair and blouse stood out against the red wallEditing
I shoot RAW and always do some post processing; typically noise removal, and sharpness along with some tonal adjustments and croppingIn my camera bag
On this trip I brought a Nikon 24-70mm on a D800 and a Nikon 70-300mm mounted on a Nikon D500. Next time, I will likely lighten the load...Feedback
Just ask if you think there is a worthy photo to be had. The people in Cuba were friendly and quite amenable to being photographed, particularly when asked (in some areas they sought compensation). In this case, she was pleased to pose a few moments with myself and a few others in our group
