One of the locations that was available to us during the Bodygraphia event was an old factory. Part of the factory was in use – producing bedding, mattresses, and so on – but a lot of the rooms were empty. There was lots of peeling paint, broken windows, dark corners, rickety staircases, and so on: in short, lots of great places to take photographs. One thing that we found, as we wandered around during our first session, was a white cage on wheels which was used to transport various materials around the factory. We decided that this would make a great prop so set up the light – a single large softbox – and took a variety of shots.
Of the three shots of Iva that I'll be posting, this is probably the least dynamic, but I'm pleased with it. As for the other two: one is my favourite of the set, but I'm really not at all sure about the other – for reasons that I'll explain when I post it.
In the meanwhile, let me know what you think of this one.
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
comment byPhilip Jensen at 11:37 AM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
I think this picture really only works because of the tilted horizon and the focus. She seems to "bored" with the situation and thereby not really justifying the picture.
comment bydjn1 at 11:40 AM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
Philip: well, at least you think it works ;-) As for her expression: I was thinking more "haughty disdain" than boredom, but I take your point.
comment byTero at 12:03 PM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
Very interesting point of view and composition.
comment byCarlos Garcia at 02:01 PM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
Feels like a sad photo to me... sad and striking at the same time.
comment byDan Kaufman at 02:48 PM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
more of that caged motif...yearning to be free.
...and an excellent job of eliminating distractions in pp.
comment by Melinda B. at 06:42 PM (GMT) on 24 August, 2010
Great depth of field..makes for a very striking photograph.
comment byDan McNab at 01:05 AM (GMT) on 25 August, 2010
Very interesting shot. I love the angles and the shadows and highlights. When I look at the photograph I want to look at her eyes but am pulled to that hand "grasping" for freedom. Nice shot, and beautiful post work!
comment byBenz at 10:44 PM (GMT) on 25 August, 2010
This is a great image. It has a nice range of tones but It's still punchy. Making it monochrome was cleaver. In colour, the green behind her would lessen the impact of the bars. I'm impressed with the shallow DOF for f/11. I guess you must have been close.
comment by Dave Mqz at 03:57 AM (GMT) on 30 August, 2010
One of the locations that was available to us during the Bodygraphia event was an old factory. Part of the factory was in use – producing bedding, mattresses, and so on – but a lot of the rooms were empty. There was lots of peeling paint, broken windows, dark corners, rickety staircases, and so on: in short, lots of great places to take photographs. One thing that we found, as we wandered around during our first session, was a white cage on wheels which was used to transport various materials around the factory. We decided that this would make a great prop so set up the light – a single large softbox – and took a variety of shots.
Of the three shots of Iva that I'll be posting, this is probably the least dynamic, but I'm pleased with it. As for the other two: one is my favourite of the set, but I'm really not at all sure about the other – for reasons that I'll explain when I post it.
In the meanwhile, let me know what you think of this one.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
55mm
f/11
1/100
manual
n/a
evaluative
100
yes
RAW
ACR
no
I think this picture really only works because of the tilted horizon and the focus. She seems to "bored" with the situation and thereby not really justifying the picture.
Philip: well, at least you think it works ;-) As for her expression: I was thinking more "haughty disdain" than boredom, but I take your point.
Very interesting point of view and composition.
Feels like a sad photo to me... sad and striking at the same time.
more of that caged motif...yearning to be free.
...and an excellent job of eliminating distractions in pp.
Great depth of field..makes for a very striking photograph.
Very interesting shot. I love the angles and the shadows and highlights. When I look at the photograph I want to look at her eyes but am pulled to that hand "grasping" for freedom. Nice shot, and beautiful post work!
Strong emotional feel to this image. Great Shot!
This is a great image. It has a nice range of tones but It's still punchy. Making it monochrome was cleaver. In colour, the green behind her would lessen the impact of the bars. I'm impressed with the shallow DOF for f/11. I guess you must have been close.
Yes, this is a great image...