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21-DEC-2007 sueanne

Portrait

Background clutter : Blankets of all sorts.
I wanted to shoot a portrait with the blankets being part of the atmosphere since being next to the couch is a favorite spot to watch TV.

Canon EOS 350D
1/60s f/3.2 at 50.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time21-Dec-2007 17:47:35
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge24-Dec-2007 21:03
:) Qualified. ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge24-Dec-2007 18:15
You've confessed that the background rule was broken and that it doesn't work. So, that doesn't qualify you. I'm lost on the lighting rule. If you're shooting vertical and your flash is parallel to the camera, it is also vertical, so you followed that rule, not broke it. If you had a horizontal flash and a vertical camera you could claim that rule. As is, still not qualified. If it was up to me to bullshot my way thru this, I'd maintain the background clutter defense, stating that I thought it added a sense of place to the image. ;) Please feel free to make this claim, or try another, but do change it in the blue text under the image before returning it to the proper gallery. ~ Lonnit
sue anne22-Dec-2007 21:47
Clutter background, I just snapped the portrait, thinking the background would be blurred so the blankets would meld into place but its a 'distraction' - not pleasing background.

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Lighting - didn't want to bounce the flash like I usually do so just shot as is when I tilted the camera 'vertical'

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added drop shadow to the 'total' picture.
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 19:02
NIce image, but will need you explanation as to why breaking the rule worked, in order to qualify. As for the rule of thirds, it was strictly adhered to, not broken, TV. ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 15:06
I think you may qualify under the "Green Tractor" rule that clears states that thou shalt not have a green tractor compete with subject for attention. John
ctfchallenge21-Dec-2007 23:55
I think this is an attractive shot solidly breaking ye olde "thirds" rule and will pass because it misses all the "rules" for positioning. The resulting triangular composition is, however, classical in the Renaissance sense. (an outdated "rule"?) Think Madonna and Child in several permutations. -tv
sue anne21-Dec-2007 23:04
HeHe .....
Thanks Rod......
Rod 21-Dec-2007 22:30
Well done Sue Anne if the blankets & clutter don't work then the drop shadow frame will surely bring it on topic........If not try a sig:-)