Response to Self Portrait 3 (Response #37)

Uploaded 519 Days Ago by VernonTrent - - 15 comments

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Romko said 519 days ago:

oh, boring

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

yepp... sometimes boredom sleeps 2-3 weeks in my studio... :-))))

King said 519 days ago:

You could buy a bra. That's what I'm considering.

This is good work, of course, and high marks. I would make the highlight along the right side of your face and shoulder more subtle. However, I think that your personal taste leans toward the dramatic, which this is, rather than the subtle. It's a personal choice.

How long have you been into studio lighting? Do you have a nice set of flash units? umbrellas? That sort of thing?

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

king, this was an experimental setup with one striplight (right sode) and one reflector on the left. the background is brushed aluminium used as backlight (reflection).

2 hensel porty flash units, 3 other bowens flash units and the other things used in a small studio. (stands, umbrellas, beauty dish, etc. bla) :-)

kyla said 519 days ago:

I can't fault you for any of the above but would love to see a new self portrait of you.

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

kyla, this is new at WS.
look into my account :-))

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

@kyla
I did some brand new portraits 4 days ago, but I have to wait until the booklet for my show in may is printed. then I can post them :-))

klimin_a_s said 519 days ago:

Well known portrait of well known weeklyshooter (with well known ratings)!

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

well known andrew :-)))

King said 519 days ago:

Vernon...nice set up. I used to own more than a dozen flash units and two dozen flash heads. Old-fashioned now, and difficult to keep in repair. Now, nothing. Much easier to keep in repair. :>)

mtmartini said 519 days ago:

I don't know if I have seen this full size before, perhaps only as a thumb on V. I would have remembered because the eyes are great, the same hue as the shirt I assume was on purpose.

dseguin said 519 days ago:

Yep, quite nice as a self portrait. You must be getting pretty good at 'em eh Vernon? ;) On a tech note, and maybe this is just me, but I find myself drawn to your left-wrist due to the lighting... so not sure on this point.

VernonTrent said 519 days ago:

@dseguin
read my comment above about this shot. an experiment. nothing more or less :-)

@all
thanks for your feedback and feature. :-)

cheers
v.t.

philippe said 519 days ago:

Nice shirt.

Just kidding. Well done Vernon. I wish I had half of your gear :o)

photografica said 516 days ago:

Excellent shot Vernon. I really like your controlled lighting, and your butterfly posed hands :)

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