D80, Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5, f4.2 and 1/200
Using the specular highlight to light chalkboard. SB26 at 1/8 inside DIY softbox/lightbox at camera left, about thee feet from subject. Played with levels and whitened the A+ in Nikon Capture NX. (so I won't submit this for Lighting 102).
This photo was taken on August 13, 2007.
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Brock N. Meeks (58 months ago | reply)
yeah, I think the idea is to center the person's head "inside" the specular highlight of the background.
mssmison (58 months ago | reply)
May not qualify for the assignment but a fantastic shot none the less.
NSK photography [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)
i think this is really great, nice job
Dalantech (58 months ago | reply)
Beautiful composition and lighting!!
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I Love Holga ('SLIM') (58 months ago | reply)
This rules... There are so many different possibilities with specular lighting. Well taken my friend...
jwielf (58 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone! John, it was neat to discover I could light like this on two planes with one light. Thought I would have to wait for a second off-camera flash, but as you say the possibilites are endless with just one. Less gear, more brains, better light it is!
pmiska (58 months ago | reply)
very nice image. I think it really does hit the core of the assignment, management of the specular highlight (more diffuse in this case, but still a highlight), and the feathered edge of the light from the strobe. By turning your subject around you also benefit from some bounce in fill from the highlight, awesome!
Boso (58 months ago | reply)
A+ Photo!
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WakamouL (58 months ago | reply)
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Ricardo Chaves Photography (58 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!, great light!
crzytx1369 (58 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!!!
< This is a lovely photo to add to the group "BRIGHT EYES & BIG SMILES"!! :0) I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!! flickr.com/groups/brighteyesbigsmiles/
Andrew (Meejahor.com) (58 months ago | reply)
Beautiful photo. Just think how many people who aren't into photography will never have images like this of their kids growing up.
ardumpln1 (58 months ago | reply)
Cute :)
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dan [durango99] (58 months ago | reply)
what a look with those eyes :) beautiful lighting and wonderful composition
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this shot is a A+
so creative... congrats
athanawat (58 months ago | reply)
A+++ Grade Photo
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belle lumière... !
Marielle B-R (58 months ago | reply)
Cute!
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earthwoman1967 (58 months ago | reply)
Very creative portrait.
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JJ & Special K (58 months ago | reply)
A+ on those beautiful eyes!! And the light capture is perfect!! Makes them really stand out!! :0)
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kudaker (58 months ago | reply)
very nice!
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wazari (58 months ago | reply)
Great shot here...
Warren Henricus (remz_zeros) (58 months ago | reply)
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great capture
fader.alex (58 months ago | reply)
great lighting but would have liked the entire shot in focus
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Nice expression :-)
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nice portrait :-)
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Eelco Visser (58 months ago | reply)
beautiful portrait and great lighting
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Lovely
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