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Green Shirt, Grey Hat
Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 7 March 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Another one of my personal favorites. I really love the mood of this.
We will be traveling to Memphis, TN in May to see my stepson graduate from high school. Can't wait to see him again. Very excited about seeing Memphis...never been there before. Aside from Graceland, any other suggestions/recommendations of things to see...or places to eat? Thanks in advance.
danthro from Suburbia, United States
Great one! Similar to one of your early posts I really liked as well, like this one equally. Great everything. You are very good with light and portraits.
7 Mar 2008 5:47am
@danthro: Thank you very, very much for the encouraging words. I really appreciate them. When we stepped into this room, I was so taken with the light; I knew it was special. Thank you again.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A cool shot with interesting light and some mystery.
7 Mar 2008 7:48am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael. I love the light as well.
Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India
I love the mood too. Great lighting. Superb portrait.
7 Mar 2008 10:35am
@Sujit Sudhi: Thank you, Sujit. :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
You have very photogenic step-children. Great, gritty background. Great portrait. I love the ribs at Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous Restaurant (355 N Main St.)…just google – ribs Memphis and you'll have a map. Memphis in May…should be beautiful…not too hot yet!
7 Mar 2008 12:43pm
@Ron: Thanks for the info. We love ribs, so we'll definitely check it out. :)
Thanks for the compliment. I wished I could say they got that trait from me. ;)
Will from Gainesville, United States
agree with danthro...great lighting...great portrait...have fun in memphis...and take lots of pics:)
7 Mar 2008 3:22pm
@Will: Thanks, Will. Since I don't own a laptop, I need to start stocking up on memory cards. ;)
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
Lighting and colors are great here - lots of texture and depth to this one.
I've been to Memphis a while ago but don't recall what I did aside from the main street that is a kind of mini French Quarter. I remember there was a really amazing street band performing - I bought the guys CD but don't have it at the moment. Might try posting in the forum and see if anyone is from around there. One thing I'd like to do is set up an Aminus3 travel exchange where people visiting places can get info from locals about placing to go, people to see and where to take good photos. I keep meaning to post in the forum on my neighborhood in Brussels but have not had a chance yet.
7 Mar 2008 3:22pm
@Jason Kravitz: Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and for the comment. I really appreciate it. I think a travel exchange is an excellent idea. Thanks again!
@michelle: Thank you, Michelle.
paulski from Muncie, United States
I agree; I love the mood here, too, and the textures on the wal behind hi, Nice lighting, and a nice portrait...
7 Mar 2008 4:32pm
@paulski: Thank you, paulski.
I've really enjoyed your orchid series.
@Reza: I agree, the lighting is magical. Thank you, Reza. :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
So relaxed looking. The wall is a perfect backdrop for him.
7 Mar 2008 5:23pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael. I couldn't agree more. :)
Jan from Bruges, Belgium
Some nice tones you've been using here. I very much love shadows in this picture.
7 Mar 2008 6:38pm
@Jan: Thank you so much, Jan.
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
The composition is really great, and adds to the ambiance of the pic. Great work
7 Mar 2008 8:30pm
@Graham Russon: Thank you, Graham. I'm glad you like it.
@Eric Rousset: Thank you so much, Eric, for dropping by and commenting. Greatly appreciated.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Beautiful light helps add to the peaceful mood. You should be pleased with this shot.
7 Mar 2008 11:52pm
@GJC: Thank you, GJC, for taking the time to check out my pblog. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
I love this photo as well as the other similar to it (see my very first post). As soon as I snapped it, I knew I had something special. Thank you again.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
This is a fantastic portrait. You really are setting a mood with this one.
8 Mar 2008 5:39am
@Gary: Thank you so much, Gary. :)
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
nice portrait good use of light, i hate taking pictures of people i don't know why.
8 Mar 2008 6:59pm
@pedro alexandre: I find your comment really interesting. Have to tell you though, I never really thought that I'd enjoy portraits either. In the beginning, it gave me something/someone to photograph while I was learning my camera. Now I enjoy portraits as much, if not slightly more than nature images...can't explain why.
I absolutely struggle at landscapes, which is unfortunate because I love landscape images. That is why I admire photographers like you who have been blessed with such an amazing gift.
Thanks for the comment.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Never been to memphis so no suggestions from me. I loke the finish on this portrait - was it LAB processing?
Dan
10 Mar 2008 8:11pm
@drphoto: No LAB mode on this. Honestly, all I did to this was run high pass sharpen to it, slight levels adjustment, and a curve adjustment to add a bit of contrast. Oh, and I added a very slight vignette. that's it. :)
Canon EOS 30D
1/100 second
F/4.0
ISO 400
50 mm