bob_bill Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 <p>Did anyone else find the Liz Taylor photo on Drudge today really well done? Posing, lighting, editing really wonderful. Anyone know who took the photo?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 <p>Philippe Halsman</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camera_conjurer Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I couldn't find it at all. Mind putting in a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 <p><a href="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh918znfbn1qaflnzo1_400.jpg">here</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_bill Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 <p>Any thoughts on the lighting? My guess is background light from left gridded soft edge to throw wedge shaped light on bg. Main from catchlights and shadow transitions appears to be another gridded light high front. She has turned slightly to her left and leaned forward to put highlight on chest and shadow below also creating texture in the fabric. Again from eye catchlight, looks like larger fill light low, perhaps a paramount, clamshell setup but with a restricted key? Perhaps small softbox with grid?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariosforsos Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 <p>On the lighting, I'll agree with the background light, but I think the main is a large softbox (or octabank) slightly (very slightly) camera left and about 3-4ft above, pointing down. There is another accent light camera right, way behind her, possibly snooted, pointing at her face (see the accents on her jaw near the earing). Lower stomach shadows COULD have been filled with a simple reflector.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camera_conjurer Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 That portrait leaves me speechless, except to say thank you for bringing it here, and thank you for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_bill Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 <p>Noah, this shot stopped me in my tracks. Took a look at Halsman's work again, and it doesnt seem to be one of his more famous shots which is probably why I hadnt seen it, but I think its his best. But that's just my taste. I will definitely be using the techniques I learned from it. Just noticed how he kept her trademark diamond (earring) wasnt she a collector of huge diamonds?, a highlight, contained in the area of the darker hair behind it. Its just strikes me as one of the most powerful portraits I have seen.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edvigil Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 <p>People magazine also used this image for their cover. I was amazed and comtemplated having my wife model for me to try an duplicate the shot. What a great image. </p> <p></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_bill Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 <p>Edward, was it a recent edition of People? I have had no success locating a print or poster on line. Anyone have any suggestions how to find one?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 <p>It's owned my Magnum, so I doubt it's easy (or cheap) to get a print.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edvigil Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 <p>I have seen it available when you do an image search. Although I am not sure if they are available for purchase.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 <p>The image you see when you do a search is tiny and wouldn't even print 2" on the long side @ 300 dpi.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Keefer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 <p>Life has a gallery of photos of her if anyone is interested.<br> http://www.life.com/gallery/52391/image/ugc1143891#index/1</p> Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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