A Portrait in Darkness

love it .. FAV

Had a great 20 minute session with a friend tonight and got some great photos out of it. Processed using my Simply Black & White lightroom preset (get it here: mcgstudios.ca/presets.html).

Strobist: SB-24 on 1/16 power, low and camera left into a shoot through umbrella. Triggered with my new Elinchrom Skyports

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Arun HC says:

Lovely image
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Craig says:

Awesome shot Sean. Great shadows.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

cgdan says:

That's a great shot. Nice tones.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen DesRoches says:

I'll be interested on what you think of the skyports.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Bram Vandenbussche says:

Superb lighting on his face!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

M de Moss photography says:

Wow! Excellent portrait. Very strong profile light and excellent pp.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

profiphotos says:

Looks great! Has an almost Japanese Anime quality about it. Looking forward to seeing the new presets.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

T.Morris says:

Excellence!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

gintasopa says:

very nice, very nice
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Faisal~ says:

Lovely light!

Faved :)

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

merlina222 says:

molto bella!!!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

~Jennifer says:

this is brillant! love it sean
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

.Do7anii [deleted] says:

<3!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mihaela muntean says:

great!!! luv the lighting here!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jordibm says:

muy buen retrato.............
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

matthew.fleming says:

gran classe!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Niko R. says:

very good!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

'eindzel says:

really interestin shot
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mikie t says:

Congrats! It's a great shot & the light sets the tone to match the expression. Yay! N.B. Photographer makes front page!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Santos says:

Wow, this is amazing. I love the lighting a lot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

strange.days. says:

so beautiful :) Great, I love it!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Barney Stepney says:

Incredible. So surreal and so simple. Keep up the good work :)

Oh and congrats on explore!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Ioanna* :-) says:

wondeful work! Seen on Explore.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

artland says:

wonderfulllllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

pagano17 says:

A great portrait in B&W
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Leslie Clement says:

Wonderful shot. Nice lighting.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastien Benoit - subby.ca says:

yip, definitely nailed it.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

photoeyesee says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Quality Black & White Images, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ╠Art Libre-Free Art-Arte Libre-Freie Kunst-INVITED PIX ONLY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Seen in the interestingness archives. (?²ˣ)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
http://www.flickr.com/groups/portraitaward/
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

just.K says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called From The Darkness, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

fantastic.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixodeo says:

nice shot !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Darwin Bell says:

this is so freaking good, i can't get over the lighting!

congrats on explore
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Nounou 12 Maryse says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Noir et Blanc../ Invite only., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

boudj says:

rock & roll
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiff Z. says:

awesome lighting!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

uncle_rich0101 says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore ! 02-18-09

You are invited to add this wonderful photo to
"Explored Beauty !"

Explored Beauty !
Please Invite other Explored Favorites to this Group too !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

{katie} says:

gorgeous lighting. bravo with this portrait.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

[ lamby + mooi ] says:

nice! emotional
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

trnelson says:

As always, another great photo from the prestigious Mr. McGrath. Very nice photo man, and congrats on all the views and comments! =)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

khtoo says:

Nice.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

gia_365days says:

awesome shot! great work!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AliJandro says:

great light
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Samantha Nicol Art Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cafe Elite **February Compo, Please Enter**, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Amazing light ...great portrait!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

tascha. says:

amazing.
fav! ♥
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

²˚1˚ أسمه - BHR 16 dec says:

I really and truly loved it
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

codevader says:

Nice work.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

miranda.barbee says:

sexy
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

V.I.D.S(resting and nesting) says:

great portrait....... nice posture and correct lighting too.. congrats on FP~
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

MMK Photography.الله المستعان [deleted] says:

NiCe Sh0oT

gReAt CaPtUrE

kEeP iT gOiNg

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

chiquinki_26 says:

nice, and perfect! amazing!!!!!!!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

the paulist says:

this is fantastic lighting. i will have to copy you (if I can!) :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle Brea (away...) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portrait Award (Invite only -2 for 1 ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

dimadrova says:

А
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

. Elena T. Photography . says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *. The Whitest Black, the Blackest White .* - PHOTO of the WEEK!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow. I'm afraid I have no other words. This is indeed an outstanding portrait.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mistymisschristie says:

This is stunning work!

** seen in EXPLORE **

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Excellent Photographer Awards ADMIN INVITE only / Post1/ Award3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Meli F. says:

amazinggg
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

hubo un tiempo en que.. says:

beautiful
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

deep house panther says:

Waw, awesome portrait and compo ... wonderful B&W shot!
Congrats!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotographyMagic [deleted] says:

love this pic!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Silvia de Luque says:

Perfect portrait and treatment. Congrats!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Rúben says:

Such a great portrait. The composition and light are just perfect. Well deserved Front Page, I'd say!

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

korafotomorgana says:

sweet shot... congrats

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

María_Luna says:

preciosa luz!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Wonderful portrait.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Maritimelight says:

Beautiful visual balance!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Imotos [loaded with schoolwork] says:

nice b&w
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called It's the Composition, Flickr, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Allison Killa Photography says:

beautifully captured.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lindsey Mae says:

Wow.... This is very powerful.

Seeon on Explore. Congratz!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

NaT-Toush [deleted] says:

amazing i love the contrast, the hair... everything!!
Congratz
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Ally Jade says:

amazing lighting and b&w.
gorgeous and expressive :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

digibudi says:

great picture! great portrait also.. would be very proud to have taken this.
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Grafik Mekanik says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stunned by Beauty, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

NguyenDai says:

INVITATION:
Cette photo a toute sa place dans le groupe :
Your photo has its place in the group:
*Clair-Obscur / Darkness-Light*

Veuillez nous joindre et montrer vos belles photos !
Please join us and show your beautiful photos !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Nadia Matsumura says:

Nice shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

leventvarlik says:

This portrait recalled me late Nick Drake. Beautiful b&w shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Commonly Used says:

fantastic portrait!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

...Dark Chocolate... says:

amazing portrait!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

boiworx says:

perfect b&w portrait!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Alessandro Casagli says:

Awesome pic! This is your official invite to the World's best Nikon shots Group. Congratulations! :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

CVNguyen says:

cool.....
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Demelzaxox [deleted] says:

sexy
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

morillo says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called " Art of the Light " ☆☆☆☆☆, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Aky Cookie says:

wow man.. really nice
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiare feelings says:

Bella fotografía
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

innkblotz [deleted] says:

Thanks for the add...this is a wicked shot. Love the moodiness that comes from the use of black and white!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

nozomiyume says:

Spectacular shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando.S says:

Nice...LIghts and BW are great!!!

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Pesik and Deanna Pesik says:

Thank you for uploading as creative commons. I used your photo and credited you on a faux album cover on facebook:
www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&sugg est&note...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

njsam says:

very mysterious great job and i love the black and white
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

phang_gk says:

Padam
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

reza gilani says:

beautiful light
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gotogragia says:

Beautiful capture! Great light!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jessally says:

so great!

visit your shot here: www.flickr.com/groups/portraitaward/discuss/7 215761462950...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jessally says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portrait Award - Hall of Excellence (Invite only!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Kkozi says:

Great! Awesome! Love this style of portraits. I'm claping...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

POM*24 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called International Gothic, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

lovely portrait
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

segmathi says:

ohh Great photo !!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aland_1965 says:

Superb use of the light
I’ve seen your great portrait in the Portrait Award Hall of Excellence
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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A Portrait in Darkness

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