So, I took a sp today...

[CheaperKings]

I took this sp today. I was just testing out the new Westcott Apollo 28". I'm just wondering if the comp is decent, the B&W works and any other offerings you may have. Thank you for your time...

[SusanH1970]

Attachments still aren't working for some, me included. Do you have a Flickr account you can post the html code from?

[Chicorob]

I like everything except the fact that it is just too dark. Bumped up 1-1.5 stops and I think you would have nailed it. The subject just blends a little too much into the background and I think a little brighter subject would have created a bit more seperation and interest.

[Rentham]

It is under exposed. Adding a rim light would be a cool touch, too. Also, are you placed in the left third of the frame for a particular reason?

[itsTylerRandall]

Originally Posted by Rentham

It is under exposed. Adding a rim light would be a cool touch, too. Also, are you placed in the left third of the frame for a particular reason?

Placing in the left third makes good composition? Rule of thirds, though it can be stretched, explains this. Just a thought as to why.

On the shot. It is under exposed, it's as simple as that. I like the darkened effect, but it could be a tad lighter. Other than that it's not a bad shot. You have composition, emotion, now all you need is lighting.

[jdepould]

You can pull off low-key like this, but you need a rimlight and catchlights in the eyes ... and it's usually more effective in color.

[Rentham]

Originally Posted by itsTylerRandall

Placing in the left third makes good composition? Rule of thirds, though it can be stretched, explains this. Just a thought as to why.

The rule of thirds, in and of itself, doesn't make composition good or bad. Sometimes dead center is exactly the right place for the subject. Sometimes I wonder if people are placing subjects off center for a particular reason, or because the rule of thirds told them to.