Bat Woman Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Until now, I seldom post portrait on TE. But I find this subject quite irresistable and decided to give it a try with my Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D which has given me focusing problem on numerous occassions. This model had just finished dressing up for some commercial advertisement shots and her photographer was not far away taking shots of another model. I had no control on the choice of BG since this shot is out of her courtesy, moments before her actual shooting session begins.

On this occassion, I was particularly delighted to meet a very kind TE friend in Melbourne. I believe he has taken shots of the same subject, but he insists I had a go on posting first before him. So I thank him for the privilege.

The original of this posting is almost a full body shot. For this posting I decided to crop it as a half body. F/2.8 was chosen as an experiment since f/1.4 has an extremely shallow DOF in which the ears could be blurred if the eyes are in focus.

Thanks for viewing and all critiques are appreciated.

Regards
Alfred

EXIF DATA
Exposure Time: 10/800 sec
F-Stop: f/2.8
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 50 mm
Date Taken: 2008-06-01 12:48
Metering Mode: Spot
File Size: 195 kb

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Critiques | Translate

diegomach (471) 2008-06-02 21:11

Alfred me gusta mucho el retrato, has logrado conseguir un muy ben contraste y colorido en el disparo. La nitidez es muy buena
Felicitaciones

davide (1144) 2008-06-03 10:21

Hello Alfred,
a very shocking photo for a travel web site :) But sure it's a interesting subject who capture the attention, for the image and for the good result of the photo too. Well done!
Ciao,
Davide

skippy007 (7033) 2008-06-03 22:05

Hello Alfred, this beautiful young lady looks familiar, she looks exactly how I remember her, very well captured. Excellent colour & those eyes & lips, I think they are saying come to Melbourne the city that never sleeps.:-))). I think the BG is blurred enough not to be a distraction.
Well done.
nice work
Santo

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Miha2ou7 (4913) 2008-06-10 0:55

Hey Alfred again.

A great sight. I also saw the other one, shot by Skippy, I like them both. Great tones and details, colors, but also a quaint expression on her face. Nice hairdo lady. :>

Best of regards.

parbo (10970) 2008-06-10 18:31

Hi Alfred,

Your model is very attractive with her red-black clothes and dark colored, well styled hairs. Your focus worked perfectly here for me. You may use fill flash and diffuser for better light management. But I like it this version. Congratulations.

I'm also owner of Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D AF and love it a lot. Its fast, sharp every time.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

burraburra (847) 2009-08-08 4:18

Hi Alfred,
This is one very superb shot.
I love the sharpness.
Black & Red - Grrrrrrrrrr. :)
Very nice framing. Lovely shot.
Cheers,
Graham.