As I watched this scene I noticed the contrast: old versus young; weathered versus smooth skinned; and relaxed versus tense. I also like how simple the background was (which was unusual with all the robes going everywhere) and color combination (basically blues and red).
The real challenge in getting a good exposure was the contrast that I had—highly reflective surface of wheel versus the man being in deeper shadows. I pointed my flash about two feet above the subjects head in order to get some soft, even light on their faces. I would have liked to get a little more light on his face, but could not figure out any changes that would do that.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, 28-70mm f/2.8 at 70mm, shot at ISO 200, f/8 and 1/180th of a second (Aperture priority with a -2.0 EV compensation) with Nikon SB-800 (with a +1.0 EV compensation) connected to camera with SC-29 iTTL cord and attached to camera with Really Right Stuff Wedding Pro Flash Bracket.
Post Processing: Lightroom—Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, clarity and vibrance.
Photoshop: Used nik Color Efex Pro tonal contrast filter to bring out more details in the wheel and the clothes.
I do like their expressions. They are engaged in their work. Nice lighting.
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Nice shot Patrick!
ReplyDeleteGreat job putting these two in the same shot! At first I thought the lighting on the woman's (young man's?) face was a little flat but upon further review it really isn't; it only seems that way in comparison to the older gentleman's face with all the detailed lines and slightly more dramatic lighting.
Well done!
Barry
I think the contrast between the man's and woman's face is everything in this photo. It is most interesting. I also like the simple colors. Good photo.
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