clemsonguy

<p>I don't get wrapped up too much in the overall ratings, but I do understand the frustration of getting some seemingly random 3/3. Ultimately, I take more pride in seeing what ratings certain individuals, whose work I respect, have given my work.<br>

It would seem appropriate in light of the anonymous low (or even high score), that maybe PN should "throwout" top 10% and bottom 10% of scores to eliminate the outliers. At the end of the day, I think I would rather have a harsh (but accurate) critique than an anonymous 7/7.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for the info. I'm going to run right out and get that $4000 worth of equipment, grab my favorite model and get this on film (card) for myself. Seriously, thanks for the insight.<br>

From the location of the sun, do you think they could achieve this medium sized light source effect with a large diffused reflector? It seems like the sun is in a perfect location for that.</p>

<p>Hello All,<br /> The post processing affect on this image is fascinating.<br>

http://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic_id=480668460c61a&date=2008-04-16%2016:57:44&id=697076&pid=6391398<br>

Does anyone have some general ideas of how it was achieved? I am sure it has a lot to do with lighting, but it almost looks like the photographer enhanced contrast, sharpness, and saturation to gain a striking combined effect.<br /> Thanks in advance.<br /> Dan</p>

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<p>I appreciate all the answers, but I have to admit that I am going to have to reread them tonight to make sure I even understand what you all said. LOL<br>

What I am taking away from this at this point is that it is as a much a photoshop technique as good lighting and a lens. I noticed as well from the EXIF data is that they were using a 175mm lens. What is the significance of that? It seem like a rather long focal length for a portrait. Isn't 105mm more in line for this purpose?<br>

Again, thanks for all the very enlightening technical information. Nothing like relizing how little I know.<br>

Dan</p>

<p>I'm fairly new to photography and still learning. With that said, I have taken quite a bit of photographs lately and have yet to produce an image with this kind of detail or sharpness. It almost seems unreal.<br>

Does anyone know how the photographer achieved this level of detail. Is it a combo of a very high quality lens and lighting?<a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic_id=48540de6d154e&date=2008-06-14%2014:29:01&id=2151&pid=7140497" alt="" />Photo.</a></p><b>Image replaced by link. Per the photo.net Terms of Use, do not post photos that are not yours.</b>

<p>Any inputs would be welcome. Thanks.</p>

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