Tracy Wilson
February 2019 - Untitled
About the Image(s)
Moon Self-Portrait
Nikon D750
85 mm
1/8 sec
f/16
ISO 100
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15 comments posted
Tracy
This is such a beautiful creative image. I find that the back arm from the wrist to the elbow disappears as expected because it is in shadow. However, brushing on slight increased exposure on the arm in this area, might enhance the image and still maintain the mysterious feeling. Posted: 02/03/2019 14:01:33
This is such a beautiful creative image. I find that the back arm from the wrist to the elbow disappears as expected because it is in shadow. However, brushing on slight increased exposure on the arm in this area, might enhance the image and still maintain the mysterious feeling. Posted: 02/03/2019 14:01:33
Hi Judith,
Thanks for your comments! I've played with the image some more to lighten that arm. Because of the position of my arms (angled out a bit) and wearing a 3/4 length shirt, there's an odd kind of look when I expose too much of that arm. I've increased the exposure there a wee bit, but not very much--do you think that helps?
Thanks!
Tracy Posted: 02/05/2019 12:47:30
Thanks for your comments! I've played with the image some more to lighten that arm. Because of the position of my arms (angled out a bit) and wearing a 3/4 length shirt, there's an odd kind of look when I expose too much of that arm. I've increased the exposure there a wee bit, but not very much--do you think that helps?
Thanks!
Tracy Posted: 02/05/2019 12:47:30
Tracy
In LR, I applied a gradient filter angled from left to right increasing the exposure to bring more light to your face. I also added some increased exposure on the arm. I think this balances your face and the moon out so there is less tendency to look at the arm.
Posted: 02/05/2019 13:43:03
In LR, I applied a gradient filter angled from left to right increasing the exposure to bring more light to your face. I also added some increased exposure on the arm. I think this balances your face and the moon out so there is less tendency to look at the arm.
Posted: 02/05/2019 13:43:03
Hi Judith,
Thanks for your suggestions. I originally played around in LR quite a bit with the gradient filter, and I think I prefer the softer/less lighting. Since the moon is not actually the light source (the moon is lit, but the lighting on the face and arms is primarily from an off-camera flash), I thought keeping the dimmer light made it more likely to appear to be coming from the moon ball. I'll keep experimenting though! Thanks again for your input!
Posted: 02/05/2019 21:02:59
Thanks for your suggestions. I originally played around in LR quite a bit with the gradient filter, and I think I prefer the softer/less lighting. Since the moon is not actually the light source (the moon is lit, but the lighting on the face and arms is primarily from an off-camera flash), I thought keeping the dimmer light made it more likely to appear to be coming from the moon ball. I'll keep experimenting though! Thanks again for your input!
Posted: 02/05/2019 21:02:59
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Just stopping by. Very unique, strong image. Perfect lighting on the face. Definitely a head turner. Posted: 02/05/2019 19:39:40
Thanks, Dave! Posted: 02/05/2019 21:03:22
Good morning Tracy, beautiful and creative image, at first glance I loved it. I was practically going to make a comment similar to Judith's, but since I like the soft light that comes to your face, I was going to suggest that you lower the exposure on the left side of the moon and your arms so that it does not call my sight so much. there.
Now for my professional deformation, the hot spot on your nose, product of the flash, with the patch tool soften it a little. Posted: 02/09/2019 08:23:00
Now for my professional deformation, the hot spot on your nose, product of the flash, with the patch tool soften it a little. Posted: 02/09/2019 08:23:00
Thank you for your kind comments! I'll experiment with that left-side exposure adjustment, and I'll work on fixing the hot spot on my nose. I appreciate your suggestions! Posted: 02/09/2019 13:58:48
Beautiful and very creative image indeed Tracy! I like the soft lighting on your face. I like both Judy and Jose's comments. :) I think a little bit light to give a contour of the arms (especially the rear one) would help the image too as now they seem to blend in with the background and disappear. Posted: 02/11/2019 23:14:39
Hi Jane,
Thank you for your suggestions! I've applied some of all the suggestions and will post the updated image separately.
Best,
Tracy Posted: 02/12/2019 18:20:01
Thank you for your suggestions! I've applied some of all the suggestions and will post the updated image separately.
Best,
Tracy Posted: 02/12/2019 18:20:01
Hi Everyone,
I've incorporated some/most of the suggestions and here is the current revision. I've tried lightening the exposure on the background arm more, however the arm is at an odd position and when I bring more focus to it it looks distorted. So I think I'm going to leave it with just more of a suggested arm with some of the exposure on the upper arm of the background arm increased (the sleeve part). Any feedback appreciated! Posted: 02/12/2019 18:22:20
I've incorporated some/most of the suggestions and here is the current revision. I've tried lightening the exposure on the background arm more, however the arm is at an odd position and when I bring more focus to it it looks distorted. So I think I'm going to leave it with just more of a suggested arm with some of the exposure on the upper arm of the background arm increased (the sleeve part). Any feedback appreciated! Posted: 02/12/2019 18:22:20
Tracy
When I tried edit your image to increase the exposure on your arm, I found the same thing. The arm was in an odd position and looked distorted. Therefore, I think you made a good choice with your reedits.
Posted: 02/13/2019 17:27:16
When I tried edit your image to increase the exposure on your arm, I found the same thing. The arm was in an odd position and looked distorted. Therefore, I think you made a good choice with your reedits.
Posted: 02/13/2019 17:27:16
Thanks, Judith! I might try reshooting this sometime to see why that arm position looks odd. It wasn't an uncomfortable position--so I'm not sure why it looks unnatural in the image. Posted: 02/13/2019 18:49:21
Tracy
I am glad you will reshoot it since now you know the problem with the arm. Perhaps you need to experiment with the angle of your two hands and how the light falls on your hand and flash. I wondered if it would work if you raised your back arm more to create a separation between your two arms. Also, a top that did not completely blend in with the dark background might help. When I tried to dodge exposure onto your back sleeve, there was absolutely no detail to bring out.
It is such a beautiful image. I am tempted to try doing it and see if I can come up with a solution.
Posted: 02/14/2019 09:09:37
I am glad you will reshoot it since now you know the problem with the arm. Perhaps you need to experiment with the angle of your two hands and how the light falls on your hand and flash. I wondered if it would work if you raised your back arm more to create a separation between your two arms. Also, a top that did not completely blend in with the dark background might help. When I tried to dodge exposure onto your back sleeve, there was absolutely no detail to bring out.
It is such a beautiful image. I am tempted to try doing it and see if I can come up with a solution.
Posted: 02/14/2019 09:09:37
This is truly a great image. It is expressive of the emotions we all felt 50 years ago when human exploration of the Moon was just starting (where have the years gone!).
In essence, your face is the key to the image's impact and getting the right level of contrast is therefore important. I suggest that your eyes and surrounding area could be brighter.
However, well done on a very thought-provoking photo.
Posted: 02/15/2019 06:55:54
In essence, your face is the key to the image's impact and getting the right level of contrast is therefore important. I suggest that your eyes and surrounding area could be brighter.
However, well done on a very thought-provoking photo.
Posted: 02/15/2019 06:55:54