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Old 06-10-2009, 07:46 AM
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Default Self-Portraits experimenting with lighting
Just got my own Olympus E-420 and i've been shooting all day since it arrived. Night rolled around and i thought i would try some things with lighting, see what i could do ya know?
so i grabbed an old lamp, turned off all the lights and started shooting.
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Another image has been posted for critique.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:07 AM
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Cool! I'd try and get the focus on your eyes as it sometimes is landing on your cheeks, but otherwise great shots. Reminds me I need to do more self-portraits, I think I've only ever done one
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:23 AM
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those are very good shots.
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Old 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM
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I think you did a great job. I especially like the second shot.
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Congratulations on your new camera. Nice job.
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:08 PM
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Well done! Interesting lighting. I like them both.
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