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10-MAY-2004

"Unbelievable*" by Miguel Garcia-Guzman, 2004

This image tries to capture the expression of surprise when we see something that is unbelievable.

I took the image yesterday, using a back light for the silhouette and a front light to illuminate the eye and forehead (desktop lamps) with a black background. The image was processed with photoshop to darken the face in some areas and add a light beam that fits well into the lighter eye and forehead. Image converted to B&W excluding the eye. This is an auto-portrait (my first one ever).

Regards,

Miguel G

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Guest 18-May-2004 08:57
I love this image. Originally,I had planned to try something like this but you beat me to it. and i'm glad because i'm sure mine wouldn't have been nearly as captivating as this . great idea and nicely processed. Perfect.
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 03:48
Cool and eerie Miguel. Well done. Melanie (mlynn)
John Potter16-May-2004 10:34
Spooky, striking and fun Miguel. I love this stuff. John
Guest 14-May-2004 05:12
Thanks all for your comments. I am always very interested in your opinions/feedback.

Miguel
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 02:36
Really nice use of light, Miguel...I agree with johnebones' comment...it feels other-worldly. The eye in the beam is very effective. A really creative idea. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 21:07
Very effective lighting, Miguel, and that eye is amazing. Nice work. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 17:46
Miguel, this image is startlingly effective. The eye, in particular, is great. The lighting makes it look like he's about to be abducted by aliens ! Johnebones
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 03:58
Kinda spooky but real COOL!
Cherylm
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 03:21
Miguel..First off ..Cool!! this is a layered opening...I like the way the eye is 'lit' in colour..Yes he is appearing to be having an epiphany/or seeing the unbelievable..No Qestion this is an in- 'sighting' of a new opening..
Love the outline of the head..Really neat ~Good Job~irish_eye
Bill Borne12-May-2004 00:13
Nice work, Miguel :-)
I really like how the Edge of the profile opens from pure black to subtly lit details of the face highlighting the "Eye/Mouth". Bill B
Katherine Stanback's Photos11-May-2004 19:05
Cool shot! I like how the silhouette is outlined in light. It looks like he's looking at somethink unbelievable.