Reminds me of Tom Baker and The Book Tower. Impressive formidable and statuesque...... and with a what I now call a "Sandinista Sky" :wink:

Great perspective shot. The jury may be out on the legs but I like the fact that it makes the image less static.

Beautifully treated capture.

Thats an eye catcher - love it..... but not sure why... that makes it special.

Great hectic capture. I think the high contrast works for just the reasons you stated. Great.

What a great photo!! :D:D:D:D Absolutely!

Its a beaut!

I share your opinion about "God hates photographers". Nice "paper-poppie":P:P:P Well we can control the camera.... but weather, models, lighting, tourists in bright red Tee shirts entering your landscape, memory card corruption, plague, locusts and famine........ Yep that's down to HER! :wink:

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Hi Robert, It is a fine attempt. Progress comes from playing around and experimenting. By using the light further back it will reduce the light on the person (if that is what you wish). Always make sure the person is as static as possible and the camera is very well stabilised. One trick I have used is to attach a clear plastic film cannister to the end of the torch. This diffuses the light but ...