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13-MAR-2007 PhotoKhan

"...and Something Blue."

Cascais, Portugal

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1s f/22.0 at 37.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time13-Mar-2007 21:57:01
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length37 mm
Exposure Time1.00 sec
Aperturef/22
ISO Equivalent100
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White Balance
Metering Modeaverage (1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
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photokhan20-Mar-2007 10:12
Thanks Nico and Michael!
I really had a problem with that bright spot in the "neck".
There is an large halogen projector just out of the top frame.
I had to choose an exposure that would cater for the dress detail and the residual low-level light. I "had" to make a choice, since the exposure range was well out of the camera's envelope (even considering a PP double exposure from RAW, which was used). I elected to have that area over-exposed, in order to better control the noise in the dark areas. Actually, a bigger area was burned out. I managed to limit it to this, by recovering the most I could from a RAW "underexposure".
But I clearly see what you mean. Me too, I feel the bright spot somewhat "steals" the composition...
PK
Guest 14-Mar-2007 23:24
Many things that I like about this. Nice soft grey-blues, angle of view, strong angular shapes, fantastic texture on the gown. I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to burn down the top of the mannequin so that it's not quite as strong a focal point. -Michael
jnconradie14-Mar-2007 05:27
The colours work together perfectly. The lighting is great and the whole image just has a nice "feel" to it. Lovely! Regards jnconradie