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Old 12-26-2009, 01:16 PM
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Lightbulb Portrait of a Musician - too dark low-key lighting?

Hi,

I had a small reunion with some friends in November 2009 and I figured out that one of them turned a musician. Without much thinking, I asked her to grab a guitar and I shot this picture (another one can be found on my website HERE.

It's a low-key lighting (actually very very low-key) and I realize that it's impossible to recognize the face. I also see a mistake - light reflecting off her ring. But I'm afraid that the picture has not enough light. I tried to make a combination of portrait and artistic photography. What do you think about lighting - is it too dark? Any other comments and constructive criticism are more than welcomed!

(I used SB-900 speedlight (NIKON) as a light source position to the left)

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EXIF:
Camera Model: NIKON D90
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
F-Number: f/4.2
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
ISO Speed Rating: 200
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 45 mm
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