My Beautiful Wife

by davidstorm

I took this portrait yesterday, just before we went out. It is shot in soft, natural, early evening light with the K-5iis and Sigma 105mm DG EX Macro lens. If anyone who has this lens has not tried it for portraits I would recommend you give it a go - it is fantastic for this type of work.
Uploaded16/06/2013 - 17:26
CategoryPortraits / People
Shutter Speed1/30
Aperturef/2.8
LensN/A
ISO320
Focal Length105mm

GIULIO57
Posted 16/06/2013 - 17:31 Link
Beautiful light and portrait.....But the secret is your Wife!!!!
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Edited by GIULIO57: 16/06/2013 - 17:32
puma
Posted 16/06/2013 - 17:46 Link
GIULIO57 wrote:
Beautiful light and portrait.....But the secret is your Wife!!!!

i can only say the same David its not you its Nicky that make the photo
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davidstorm
Posted 16/06/2013 - 17:48 Link
puma wrote:
GIULIO57 wrote:
Beautiful light and portrait.....But the secret is your Wife!!!!

i can only say the same David its not you its Nicky that make the photo

It wos me wot pressed the button ... but I do agree with you!

Cheers
David

PS: Shaun and Giulio, I would like to know your views on whether the contrast needs to be increased a little on this shot, or is it OK as it is? Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Edited by davidstorm: 16/06/2013 - 17:51
puma
Posted 16/06/2013 - 18:06 Link
The contrast seems to be fine David
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Blaze
Posted 16/06/2013 - 19:35 Link
That's a stunning portrait - the light is wonderful - such perfect skin tones.
I don't think you should increase the contrast here as it would spoil the lovely softness you have achieved.
bwlchmawr
Posted 16/06/2013 - 19:43 Link
puma wrote:
GIULIO57 wrote:
Beautiful light and portrait.....But the secret is your Wife!!!!

i can only say the same David its not you its Nicky that make the photo

I'm not so sure...the light is lovely and the perspective afforded by the focal length, perfect. I'd definitely try a slight increase in contrast to add some facial modelling, after all, you've nothing to lose, David.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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Dodge69
Posted 16/06/2013 - 20:14 Link
I would agree with Andrew, a bit of contrast would help make the picture glow and even bring out the eyes. But 10 different people could play with it and give 10 different results, as long as your happy is the main thing, (particularly in this case :wink
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Stuey
Posted 16/06/2013 - 21:56 Link
It all looks good to me

Are you sure that Nicky did not have the remote in her hand and that it 'wos er wot pressed the button'

I prefer this one to the second version but that is just my view
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pauljay
Posted 20/06/2013 - 08:41 Link
A lovely simple portrait! How did she look when you came back?
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