"High Key"

[windoze]

im still not sure what it means, anybody can explain "in english" what it means....

my attempt at it:
http://windoze.smugmug.com/photos/65896216-M.jpg


troy

[ehughes]

Definition:
High key subjects concentrate on the lighter tones, using subject matter that is white or pale tones, and using flat overall lighting to avoid shadows.
High key is often used to portray a delicate or feminine intention.

Most high key pictures contain small areas of dark tones - for example in the iris of the eyes in a portrait; without a small dark or black area high key effects can appear too washed out or insipid.

Here is my favorite attempt at a High Key photo.

http://ehughes.smugmug.com/photos/65962343-M.jpg