cliffordgarstkasr
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The Cowboy

The Cowboy



cameraSONY NEX-FS700R

settings Aperture f/8 ISO 400 Shutter 1/25 Focal Length 1000/10 

upload_dateMay, 2016

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4 Comments | Report
terrysigns13
 
terrysigns13 June 08, 2016
Terrific portrait!
You should get this into as many challenges and contests as you can.
This is AWESOME!!!
terrysigns13
 
terrysigns13 June 08, 2016
p.s. Thank you for your visit and awards! I hope to see more of your work soon.
juliebyrnewzwaters
 
juliebyrnewzwaters July 04, 2016
Love this shot it's very moody. Love low key shots excellent.
catherinethompson PRO+
 
catherinethompson July 16, 2016
Nice capture. So expressive. Well done.

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Behind The Lens

Location
I took this photo of my friend, Woody, in my living room, which I had set up as a "mini-studio."
Time
I shot this photo mid afternoon.
Lighting
I set a dark blue sheet about 3 feet behind Woody, with a Key Light behind that, about 8 feet up, focused on the back of his head. I had a second softbox light, almost even with him, camera right, about 4 feet away. I had a reflector camera left to fill in on his right cheek.
Equipment
I used my Sony FS 700R with a Sony E 3.5 - 6.3 / 18 - 200 zoom lens atop my Manfrotto MVH500AM tripod.
Inspiration
I had a homework assignment to shoot a subject utilizing the "Rembrandt" style lighting. The photo, as shoot, had Woody's right side of his face in deep shadows, just a hint of light from the reflector. Different sites I uploaded the photo to tried to "equalize" the lighting. Sometimes it comes out the way I envisioned it, half in deep shadows, other times it is equally lit.
Editing
I did nothing to this photo, but as I mentioned, some sites equalize the lighting on his face and background.
In my camera bag
As I am in film school, getting my degree in Digital Filmmaking, this is it... at least for now. I have my eye on different lenses, and a Connon 5D Mark III if my wife lets me.
Feedback
Bracket, bracket, bracket! Don't worry about failure. Experiment with your lighting set-ups and exposures, don't be afraid of low light situations. I had another photo that looked "good," but I wanted to see what would happen if I tweaked this, or moved that. Don't stop at "good enough," push it, especially if you are using a digital camera; it doesn't cost you any more to take an additional 20 photos, just go for it!

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