Mono Portrait

Chrism8
Posted 16/06/2017 - 15:49 Link
A portrait of Tania shot in Jersey earlier this week

Pentax K1
1/15 sec with Sigma 70 - 200 F2.8 @ 100 iso

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Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Mag07
Posted 16/06/2017 - 16:34 - Helpful Comment Link
Oh fantastic. Great capture, intriguing model and fine processing without over-cooked, overly smooth skin which seems to be the plague of modern portraiture.
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Chrism8
Posted 16/06/2017 - 18:06 Link
Thanks Mag07
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Mike-P
Posted 16/06/2017 - 19:47 - Helpful Comment Link
Like that a lot actually, really stand out portrait of a great looking lady.
davidtrout
Posted 16/06/2017 - 19:48 - Helpful Comment Link
A superb portrait with wonderful tones and subtle detail.
David
Chrism8
Posted 16/06/2017 - 20:06 Link
Thanks David and Mike-P
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
pschlute
Posted 16/06/2017 - 21:04 Link
Oh yes a stunning portrait. The light is just perfect. Could easily see this in a fashion magazine.
Nigelk
Posted 16/06/2017 - 21:13 - Helpful Comment Link
I also think this is a lovely portrait. Very nicely done.
bforbes
Posted 16/06/2017 - 22:00 - Helpful Comment Link
That is going to be a hard act for you to follow.
Edited by bforbes: 16/06/2017 - 22:00
derek897
Posted 16/06/2017 - 23:34 - Helpful Comment Link
Absolutely Savage portrait.
One of the best I have seen in a long time.
Love the processing too.
I know what i like, If not always why.
McGregNi
Posted 16/06/2017 - 23:42 - Helpful Comment Link
The light really pulls the attention straight to the eyes, and you've brought out the blond hair below as well. Its beautifully soft yet sharp in the right places as well ....great work!. I'd like to see a colour version as well, if you were planning that.
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Chrism8
Posted 17/06/2017 - 06:44 Link
Thank you for all your comments, on McGregni's request, ( I was going to add it anyway ) is the colour version plus one other shot about 45 mins later on in the session down on the beach.

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The beach shot - K1 again, Pentax 24 -70 FA F2.8 with Elinchrom Quadra flash with SoftBox on stand at about qtr power

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Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
walkeja
Posted 17/06/2017 - 10:20 - Helpful Comment Link
Not a fan of B&W, prefer the colour version, more striking.
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Edited by walkeja: 17/06/2017 - 10:20
Chrism8
Posted 19/06/2017 - 15:55 Link
McGregNi wrote:
Its beautifully soft yet sharp in the right places as well ....great work!. I'd like to see a colour version as well, if you were planning that.
Added for you Nigel
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Fishbones
Posted 19/06/2017 - 22:46 Link
Great shot , for me the colour works better and adds a little more separation from the background adding a more 3d look. Both versions are fantastic
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