my take on Robert Mapplethorpe

[nvickers]

shot with canon 400D
F-stop f/10
Exposure 2 secs
ISO 100
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[LeeR]

Can you point me to the Mapplethorpe image you were thinking of when you shot this one. I have looked and can't seem to find it. The only one that even comes close is his portrait of Gregory Hines.

[RLucas]

Originally Posted by LeeR

Can you point me to the Mapplethorpe image you were thinking of when you shot this one. I have looked and can't seem to find it. The only one that even comes close is his portrait of Gregory Hines.

I would say it was this one. The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation - Self Portraits

Image 9 in the slideshow.

To the OP,I like your take on it. The lighting and the sharpness are really nice. I really like the flowing composition! The green tint is kind of throwing it off for me a little. It's not bad, but it just doesn't seem quite right.

[nvickers]

thanks for ur critique, yes it is image 9 on the slide show,tried for a good hour and this is the best i got, think i need more practice!! personally think there is too much movement.

[windrider86]

Thanks for posting in the critique section.
Please look over the guidelines as you are missing some of the required information. Edit you post with missing info. Thank you!!!
Holler if you need help

[nvickers]

yeah think i do need help,sorry for being dim but wot am i missing?

[windrider86]

No worries. It says in the guidelines that you need to ask a specific question. Could be anything, could be you want help with your processing or maybe a question about lighting or camera settings.

[nvickers]

oh rite sorry bout that, it is more the processing side, i'll remember for next time, thanks

[loriejean72]

I have never used this technique you have used here...but it looks like you executed it quite well.

I have thoughts about this picture. Her makeup is kind of strong and her hair is perfect, I would think she was going to be on the cover of Vogue...but the ghostly image beside her makes me wonder is this supposed to be a spooky picture? (I don't see movement in this picture)... I guess the glamour of it and the spookiness of this picture kind of clash for me. I just really wonder what this picture is trying to convey or what the story is behind it? It definately makes me curious...