Posted by JL Morris on January 3, 2008
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Abstract,
Color,
Critiqued,
Portrait
The human form has been sculpted, painted and photographed a hundred thousand ways by thousands artists. And we never tire of looking at it. The challenge is to interpret and present the shape in new ways. This can be done from classic to abstract, full figure to small graphic details.
This photo-artist has selected the classic (almost sculptured) format. The lighting accents the graphic curves and shape of the human body while allowing us to complete the image. From this presentation it is difficult to determine if we are viewing a woman or a young man thus permitting us to imagine what we will.
Please note the lighting of the subject and the background. It is what we call ‘dark to light, light to dark’. The front of the subject is lit while the rear is in deep shadow. The background as a counter point is dark in left of the subject while graduating to light tones on the right.
Also note how the photo-artist used computer noise to soften the image for effect.
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January 7th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Thank you Jim!
I am pleasantly surprised with your score.
Studying fine art figure has proven by far the hardest for me. Directing is also a challenge. Try to put into words to the model how you want their body twisted and bent over backwards. I had to quickly get across to the model, the pose I wanted, and concentrate on the light and form in a short time given for this image.
I had five minutes to light, direct, and shoot.
A stool was used to the side of him to help hold the pose.
The idea was pre planned.
A mix of textures and color were added.