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[Alefeb07]

Here we are.



Any kind of comments or critiques on lighting, exposure, composition, etc. will be appreciated. I had a darker version earlier which i liked more but many people couldn't see it properly on their monitor so I changed it.

Exif

Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 27 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias -2/3 EV
Flash On, Return detected


Thank you!

[MrJones]

it is still underexposed IMO.
are you trying to say something with this picture?
I feel it needs to be put in context, if so.. what is it?

[zona5101]

its dark and compressed (not a lot of tonal range)

[Alefeb07]

Originally Posted by MrJones

it is still underexposed IMO.
are you trying to say something with this picture?
I feel it needs to be put in context, if so.. what is it?

Yes actually, I never transfered the caption over when I uploaded the new version. It read...
It doesn't matter if you are working hard or hardly working, we are all slaves to the clock.

Thank you for the reminder.

[Alefeb07]

Originally Posted by zona5101

its dark and compressed (not a lot of tonal range)

I agree with you. Thanks.

[3bayjunkie]

I thnk it is a cool picture and could look better if it was brightened up some.

[mpaulison]

I like this as a portrait very much! I think is could use a little depth more than light. Unsharp mask at 20-250-0 would do it, I think ... by adding contrast. If too much, slide back the opacity. If no Photoshop, contrast might do it. I think it needs to be a little dark like this to add to the dreary work nature of it.