Gary Potts, APSA, GMPSA, SPSA
January 2021 - Mystery Lady
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About the Image(s)
The whole concept here was darkness, intrigue and wonderment about what you are seeing. In reality, it's a lady that came out to a field of sunflowers in bright sun dressed in a somewhat formal, long dress. The rest of us were in jeans, shorts and sports shirts. She sure seemed out of place, and of course merited...a few frames of infrared! In post processing, I've used all kinds of plug-ins and masks to create what I hope is an eerie mood surrounding the figure as she walks through the flowers. In your critiques, you can let me know if you think I've been successful in the effort. I'm happy to say...this was taken during Covid-19, October actually, and I was outside but wearing a mask and moving very gingerly around everyone to take my photographs.
Nikon D300 converted by LifePixel, 18-70mm lens at 22mm.
ISO 400, 1/180th second at f11
9 comments posted
It certainly is eerie, and no doubt it wows the viewer. Probably no surprise here, but for me, I think a lighter hand on the effect might work better. In particular, I wish the halo around her were less bright, or perhaps removed altogether, so that just the woman is illuminated, and even then perhaps a bit less bright. On the other hand, the bits of light on the leaves, especially to the right, work very well. I applaud the creativity, it's fun seeing what the photographer was envisioning when he took the image! Posted: 01/03/2021 15:37:49
This is an amazing image. It is haunting, mystical, creative....
I think the glow around the lady is part of the aura that sells the eerie overall image. I applaud you for masterful work
2021 will be a better year
Emil Posted: 01/04/2021 09:33:50
My first impression "WOW". The more I look at it, the more it draws on me.
Your creativity in IR rendering is something to be admired ... different approach each month which makes it all the more interesting.
I know it was your way of creating an eerie mood, but would you possibly consider reducing the highlights on the dress just a touch!
A wonderful image all the same !! Posted: 01/06/2021 01:15:01