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Posted by: Owen Phairis (66.215.36.195) on May 31, 2003 at 20:20:18

Location: Big Bear Lake, CA

In Reply to: Confused? posted by Frank Forgione on May 31, 2003 at 17:18:39:

: Your photo seems to be what you don't like "a record of a particular time and place." What is the story?
: I personally like all types of photographs.
: My suggestions for yours:
: I think the idea is very good but the lighting is way too flat. What about some shadows to give it some feeling and mood? How about a less contrived, more natural pose? I think the tonal range is a bit limited as well. Are you shooting film or dig? Just suggestions. Don't take it as a knock on the image or model.

Ok, lets see how I do answering your questions......

Throughout civilization Religion has always been a motivating force in all the Arts. So that is the story, a reocuuring theme in some of my work, since religion is timeless in many ways.

I have had friends say that they like "all foods" and other friends say they like "all music". To me, at least, it shows a lack of taste (by definition). I have seen your work, and you can't kid me, you certainly have prefrences for certain types of photography.
This is a good thing.

Next, lighting. Looking at the silver print, I see shadows and a contrast ratio consistent with what I wanted. Perhaphs I did not do a good job digitizing it? You being a professional photographer, I am sure you know how contrasty the outdoors is when you are at 7,000 feet elevation. Speaking of shadows, you and I must share the same distane for those photographers that use these hughe umbrellas and have light coming from everywhere with absolutly no shadows anywhere.

This was shot using 4X5 Tri-X, I like to shoot 8X10 as well. I usually mix my own developer - a sulfite/metol compensating developer, again to help out with the contrast. I have included a snapshot of the setup which further illustrates why I only take snaps at family occasions and vacations or other non-publishable events.

Hopefully, I have touched on your questions and maybe eliminated at least a little of your confusion.

Thanks,
Owen

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Follow Ups:

• Now!!! - Frank Forgione 20:28:33 05/31/03 (3)
  • Re: Now!!! - Owen Phairis 20:39:52 05/31/03 (2)
    • Miscommunication - Frank Forgione 21:20:53 05/31/03 (1)
      • Re: Miscommunication - Owen Phairis 21:30:29 05/31/03 (0)

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: : Your photo seems to be what you don't like "a record of a particular time and place." What is the story?
: : I personally like all types of photographs.
: : My suggestions for yours:
: : I think the idea is very good but the lighting is way too flat. What about some shadows to give it some feeling and mood? How about a less contrived, more natural pose? I think the tonal range is a bit limited as well. Are you shooting film or dig? Just suggestions. Don't take it as a knock on the image or model.

: Ok, lets see how I do answering your questions......

: Throughout civilization Religion has always been a motivating force in all the Arts. So that is the story, a reocuuring theme in some of my work, since religion is timeless in many ways.

: I have had friends say that they like "all foods" and other friends say they like "all music". To me, at least, it shows a lack of taste (by definition).  I have seen your work, and you can't kid me, you certainly have prefrences for certain types of photography.
: This is a good thing.

: Next, lighting. Looking at the silver print, I see shadows and a contrast ratio consistent with what I wanted. Perhaphs I did not do a good job digitizing it? You being a professional photographer, I am sure you know how contrasty the outdoors is when you are at 7,000 feet elevation. Speaking of shadows, you and I must share the same distane for those photographers that use these hughe umbrellas and have light coming from everywhere with absolutly no shadows anywhere.

: This was shot using 4X5 Tri-X, I like to shoot 8X10 as well. I usually mix my own developer - a sulfite/metol compensating developer, again to help out with the contrast. I have included a snapshot of the setup which further illustrates why I only take snaps at family occasions and vacations or other non-publishable events.

: Hopefully, I have touched on your questions and maybe eliminated at least a little of your confusion.

: Thanks,
: Owen


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