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Natural Backlight
by Mark J
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25-MAY-2003 (c) Mark Javer

6th (tie)
Natural Backlight
by Mark J

*** BEST VIEWED IN ORIGINAL SIZE ***

Just a simple backlighted scene... backlighted by
natural light

Sony DSC-F707
1/500s f/6.3 at 48.5mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time25-May-2003 19:02:57
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length48.5 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balancedaylight (1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

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Sony Forums Challenges17-Jul-2003 01:46
Roberta, the angle and distance from which I took this photograph... I was lucky to see their feet at all! lol What you are looking at is a combination of rocks and sand near the beach, leaving the beach area. Maybe some grassy area near the feet would look natural, I don't know? I'll experiment with that suggestion, thank you. Mark J
roberta15-Jul-2003 19:57
Mark, Great concept! Did you darken or airbrush the area near their feet? Some of the plants and grasses near the person on the left show a bit of detail but appear to be painted over. I think a tiny bit of grass/plant detail would be more natural near their feet. Hope you don't mind be asking! Roberta
Sony Forums Challenges10-Jul-2003 20:17
Fantastic shot, Mark...great colors and perfect silhouettes.
You should cut a bit of the sky IMHO!
Regards
Klaus Wiese
Sony Forums Challenges10-Jul-2003 05:30
Beautiful, Mark. Reminds me of some vista for a movie shot in Africa or something like that. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges09-Jul-2003 11:21
Marc, very intriguing image. For me the different stances and body shapes of the people gives this image pop and draws you in. You cannot help but enjoy this wonderful sunset with them. Caught at just the perfect timing in the sunset -- very well done! El-See
Sony Forums Challenges08-Jul-2003 23:26
Beautiful lighting, all the more captivating because of the silhouettes...very clear...engaging. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges08-Jul-2003 20:27
Simply gorgeous, If I were you, I would be proud to hang this one on my wall. Vikas.
Sony Forums Challenges08-Jul-2003 18:34
Very nice use of silhouettes and backlighting. Looks like it should be a movie poster for "Stand By Me" or "The Lost Boys." JoeSchmoe
Sony Forums Challenges08-Jul-2003 03:46
Mark: This is a very, very nice creative piece. From my point of view, both original and evocative. Fremiet