The Remodel Continues

For other photos of the same model in the same remodel (take note, Raymond

Ellstad), see my portfolio.

It is clear that the re-model with the same model is nearer to being finished. Then will this be the same model with a new model? (Does not induce vertigo)

 

Jim Phelps

My head is spinning.

This remodel stuff has gone on long enough. Fire the architect, but keep the model. Either that or get your sorry butt in gear ad get 'er done.

Firing the architect while keeping the model could be a bit of a challenge . . .

Nice door set... she looks like she is dreaming of the day when it's all done. Don't you just love window light for portraiture? I sure do... Tell me to hush if you already know this... If you use a large white reflector (foam core is cheap) you can get quite good fill on the dark side. I've got a few that I made from fome core panels that I had the frame shop cut to 2' x 4' and then used tape to create a hinge so they would be free standing and easily transportable. I painted one side flat black to use when I wanted that deep shadow dramatic look and no reflected light... This is a nice portrait, I'm just rambling here...

-r-

Actually, I have used similar gear, and I even have a far-more-expensive, photo store type reflector. I just didn't think of using it here. What was interesting here (besides the obvious) was that it was well after sunset, and the light was so dim that the camera was having a hard time focusing. I really liked the quality of the light, though.

 

Thanks for the visit, and especially for the comment.

This reminds me strongly of the paintings by Edward Hopper - the combination of the person with the architecture, the classical lighting and the timeless mood. I'm sure she will be delighted to have become part of such a work of art.

 

Best wishes, Jonathan

 

PS: I think a reflector would detract from the dramatic shadows you have created.

Thanks for the surprise visit! And thanks for the second opinion regarding the reflector. As an interesting aside, the uninstalled door and the broom you can see through the window (you can just see its handle) were later moved to the carport, where just yesterday a gust of wind toppled them onto my car, causing several lovely dings to my fender. I'd say at this point that the picture looks better than the car.

I like this one Barry.

I think the tones of the image are where it's strength lies.

 

I do think that a tighter crop, maybe even a square crop, would add to the strength of the image.

I am also slightly distracted by whats outside, the light draws my eye out there. Maybe a shallower depth of field and more blur out there would have also worked better.

 

 

Oh, yeah? And what kind of pix do you take??

 

But seriously, thanks for the comment. I hadn't thought about the square crop. You might have something there. As to the distracting detail outside, good point, too, though it makes sense in the context of this actual person (she designed the building in which she's sitting, and it's still somewhat under construction in this image). Of course, the casual viewer wouldn't know that.

:)

 

I see well then it does make sense for everything to be included as it is, out there.