Celebrating Chinese New Year Photo

Photographer’s Note

Happy Chinese New Year. Here is a photo from the celebration of the New Year in my school campus organized by Chinese Students Association. There are a lot of performances. Here is one of them--fashion show fron China. I post this one because it is my fav. one. She is so cute and attractive. And want you guys to see her too. Hope you like her too.

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leo61 (43712) 2007-02-18 2:56

Hi Sothy!
Good portrait of this nice lady.I like your low POV and the contrast with the totally black background,and that she is not looking at you.
Regards,Leo

batalay (21193) 2007-02-18 8:17

Hello Sothy,

Just before retiring for the night I thought I would look up your latest posting, and I was not disappointed. The composition and exposure are first rate, indeed you've captured the subject's soul! I like the centerline passing close to her left eye (and not centered on her nose).

Regards,
Bulent

parbo (11006) 2007-02-18 10:35

Hello Sothy,

Happy Chinese New Year. Excellent portrait of her is stunning in your photo. Dark background, excellent light managements are makes your photo unique at meaningful Chines New Year celebration. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

devimeuxbe (56334) 2007-02-20 18:10

Hi Sothy
This is a very beautifull girl but also a beautifull portrait with a nice light.
Well done
Bertrand

zips (1941) 2007-02-21 1:00

A good shot at 1/80th and 320mm equivalent. The black backgroung works well here.

What I find of help in these situations is shooting RAW and using the 9 percent partial meter to meter the face. If the spotlights are changing, configure your camera in the custom functions menu to meter and focus separately...and shoot at about - 1/3 EV or so.

This seems to help coax every bit of available light while in the end still being wall hangable/printable since you have the power of editing a RAW file....and can get perhaps a slightly faster shutter speed as well.

Great Job.
Aloha, JB

sanalytis (1634) 2007-02-21 1:57