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Andy · Dec-11-2004, 04:04 AM #1

dgrin challenge 28 is here. it will run from monday, december 13th at 12:00:01 a.m. nyc time, through monday, december 27th at noon nyc time. the guest judge for the challenge will be the winner of challenge 27, as determined by the voters.

remember, in order for everyone to benefit, you should be commenting and critiquing for others as much as you expect to get for yourself. you've got to give to get!

challenge 28 is about "portraits."

what makes a good portrait? lots of different things - lighting is critical, but so are the subject's pose and expression. when i see a portrait, i want to become instantly engaged with the subject, and if that happens, i'll be staring at the portrait for a long time.

portraits can be done in a studio (professional or created at home) or they can be done in situ, which of course is what many will be most able to do. professional and expensive lighting is not required to make a stunning portrait - often window light from a north facing window with a bit of fill provided by a homemade reflector can be enough! i have seen lovely work done by candlelight, moonlight, 30w bulbs, a couple of cheap flashes, and yes, $5,000 studio lights, too. the point is, you can do it a variety of ways! i really have enjoyed situational portraits, where the subject is with his / her work gear or environment, or a favorite thing or animal (a rider and horse for example).

so get out there, and shoot portraits!

and i have some more examples in this gallery

one of my good friends is a fellow from russia named yuri pautov (we're going to recruit him to dgrin this week, guys...) and you can see some of his wonderful portrait work here. the camera yuri shoots with? a sony f707 - so i reiterate, it's *not* about the camera folks, it's the photographer and the technique employed.

here are some other resources for all of us to learn from

article here on photo.net

portraits at photographytips.com

some good examples over in the canon challenge on dpreview here

and here in the sony challenge on dpreview

this thread, is the one into which you post your challenge entry, and remember, one entry per person, and the photo must be fresh, taken during the challenge period. you must post the date the photograph was taken or it will be deemed ineligible.

all of the rules of the dgrin photo challenges apply, please read them!.

***challenge 28 will close to entries on monday, december 27th, 2004 at 12 noon nyc time***

enjoy (challenge) photography,

ginger_55 · Dec-13-2004, 05:02 PM #2

Weary

Photography by ginger

Trish323 · Dec-14-2004, 05:01 PM #3

Shot December 14, 2004 By Trish

fish · Dec-16-2004, 11:27 AM #4

Shot 12/13/04
Mod 12/16/04
1/60 f4.0 iso100 70mm

briandh76 · Dec-17-2004, 02:25 AM #5

Looks like I'm way out of my league here but I will try. If I remember correctly this was taken on Dec 14th.

snapapple · Dec-17-2004, 10:51 AM #6

December 15, 2004

damonff · Dec-17-2004, 04:41 PM #7

12/17/04

Hair

**lynnma** · Dec-19-2004, 06:01 AM #8

Brown eyes..

12/18/2004
1/20 f8 ISO 400 50mm

ondrovic · Dec-19-2004, 06:12 AM #9

Portrait of Ben Gold, chef at Bistro Eurpoa.
Shot on Sunday 19 December 2004. Nikon D1X, 17-55mm @55mm 1/20 @ f2.8 ISO 500.

Ben:::D · Dec-20-2004, 02:25 PM #10

"Julie"
Taken 12-18-04

sorry this wasn't viewable for a while--I just realized I had the "external links" option OFF on my smugmug gallery! : )

yvonne · Dec-21-2004, 12:19 AM #11

Well I shot lots of beautiful baby photos on the 12th, but that's outside the challenge. So the cat gets it! Shot last night (i.e. 20th dec), Canon 10d, 10.30 pm. Cat not amused.

PS I don't know how to get the EXIF info onto here. I can see it, but I can't copy it. But it goes something like this:
Canon 10d, F2.5, 1/2s, ISO100, 50mm L lens.

PPS: It was suggested to me that I should increase the size. So voila.

Head in the Clouds · Dec-22-2004, 02:30 AM #12

Taken 16/12/04.

Zlaki · Dec-22-2004, 05:43 AM #13

Christmas time :) Picture was made at Dec. 13. 2004.

bikehiker · Dec-22-2004, 06:28 AM #14

December 21st

obelix · Dec-22-2004, 09:21 AM #15

My daughter Sahana.

Date shot: 12/19/2004
D70, 50 mm f/1.8 lens, Alien Bees

DJ-S1 · Dec-23-2004, 06:58 PM #16

My two boys, 8 and 3, in a rare calm moment.

Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Shooting Date/Time 12/19/2004 12:14:10 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/50
Av (Aperture Value) 3.1
Light Metering Evaluative
Exposure Compensation 0
AEB 0
ISO Speed 100
Lens 5.8 - 58.0mm
Focal Length 14.8mm
Image Stabilizer On
Image Size 1536x2048
Flash Off
White Balance Auto
AF Mode Single AF
Color Space sRGB

tmlphoto · Dec-24-2004, 05:59 AM #17

12-23-04 f/2.8 1/125 ISO 100 FL 200 (267)

doyle · Dec-24-2004, 06:55 AM #18

Taken 12/13/2004 during a break from trying for his first successful, tearless visit to Santa Claus.

taken 12/13/2004
aperature f2.8
exposure 1/160

mutineer · Dec-24-2004, 12:54 PM #19

First Day

My new nephew Jackson taken on his first day of life.
My first entry.

dave

Nikon D70
Date taken - 12/23/2004
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 29mm (43mm 35mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0125s (10/800)

M Ramos · Dec-24-2004, 05:45 PM #20

Hello all...... I'm new to the group, but though I would participate.

Matt
http://www.supremepix.com

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Dec-11-2004, 04:04 AM #1
Andy ^OP panasonikon Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York Posts: 59,972	>>> challenge 28 - portraits <<< dgrin challenge 28 is here. it will run from monday, december 13th at 12:00:01 a.m. nyc time, through monday, december 27th at noon nyc time. the guest judge for the challenge will be the winner of challenge 27, as determined by the voters. remember, in order for everyone to benefit, you should be commenting and critiquing for others as much as you expect to get for yourself. you've got to give to get! challenge 28 is about "portraits." what makes a good portrait? lots of different things - lighting is critical, but so are the subject's pose and expression. when i see a portrait, i want to become instantly engaged with the subject, and if that happens, i'll be staring at the portrait for a long time. portraits can be done in a studio (professional or created at home) or they can be done in situ, which of course is what many will be most able to do. professional and expensive lighting is not required to make a stunning portrait - often window light from a north facing window with a bit of fill provided by a homemade reflector can be enough! i have seen lovely work done by candlelight, moonlight, 30w bulbs, a couple of cheap flashes, and yes, $5,000 studio lights, too. the point is, you can do it a variety of ways! i really have enjoyed situational portraits, where the subject is with his / her work gear or environment, or a favorite thing or animal (a rider and horse for example). so get out there, and shoot portraits! and i have some more examples in this gallery one of my good friends is a fellow from russia named yuri pautov (we're going to recruit him to dgrin this week, guys...) and you can see some of his wonderful portrait work here. the camera yuri shoots with? a sony f707 - so i reiterate, it's not about the camera folks, it's the photographer and the technique employed. here are some other resources for all of us to learn from article here on photo.net portraits at photographytips.com some good examples over in the canon challenge on dpreview here and here in the sony challenge on dpreview this thread, is the one into which you post your challenge entry, and remember, one entry per person, and the photo must be fresh, taken during the challenge period. you must post the date the photograph was taken or it will be deemed ineligible. all of the rules of the dgrin photo challenges apply, please read them!. *challenge 28 will close to entries on monday, december 27th, 2004 at 12 noon nyc time* enjoy (challenge) photography, __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Workshops • Google+ • Facebook • Twitter

Dec-13-2004, 05:02 PM #2
ginger_55 Crazy Creek Babe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 8,402	December 13, 2004 Photography by ginger Weary Photography by ginger Last edited by ginger_55; Dec-21-2004 at 03:42 PM.

Dec-14-2004, 05:01 PM #3
Trish323 I Shutter...to think. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FL Posts: 905	Me, Myself and I Shot December 14, 2004 By Trish __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS] [/FONT] Last edited by Trish323; Dec-19-2004 at 06:12 AM.

Dec-16-2004, 11:27 AM #4
fish Site Megalodon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Gold Country Posts: 2,941	Nicole Rose Shot 12/13/04 Mod 12/16/04 1/60 f4.0 iso100 70mm __________________ [font=Verdana]"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston [/font][font=Verdana]"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."[/font][font=Verdana]-[/font][font=Verdana]Hunter S.[/font][font=Verdana]Thompson[/font][font=Arial] [/font]

Dec-17-2004, 02:25 AM #5
briandh76 Big grins Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 15	Looks like I'm way out of my league here but I will try. If I remember correctly this was taken on Dec 14th. Last edited by briandh76; Dec-19-2004 at 08:11 AM. Reason: Need to add date

Dec-17-2004, 10:51 AM #6
snapapple Major grins Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 2,092	Pensive December 15, 2004 __________________ "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." - Francis Bacon Susan Appel Photography My Blog Last edited by snapapple; Dec-18-2004 at 12:47 PM. Reason: changed image

Dec-17-2004, 04:41 PM #7
damonff film Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,891	12/17/04 Hair

Dec-19-2004, 06:01 AM #8
lynnma Moddess Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Athol in Summer/Florida in Winter :) Posts: 5,081	Brown eyes.. 12/18/2004 1/20 f8 ISO 400 50mm __________________ Dgrin help and hints...... slow down and look website

Dec-19-2004, 06:12 AM #9
ondrovic silicon-based life form Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 74	The Chef Portrait of Ben Gold, chef at Bistro Eurpoa. Shot on Sunday 19 December 2004. Nikon D1X, 17-55mm @55mm 1/20 @ f2.8 ISO 500. Attached Images __________________ Richard Ondrovic http://www.ondrovic.com http://www.pigeonpiefilms.com Last edited by ondrovic; Dec-19-2004 at 02:29 PM.

Dec-20-2004, 02:25 PM #10
Ben:::D Big grins Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 75	Julie "Julie" Taken 12-18-04 sorry this wasn't viewable for a while--I just realized I had the "external links" option OFF on my smugmug gallery! : ) Last edited by Ben:::D; Dec-21-2004 at 06:21 AM.

Dec-22-2004, 02:30 AM #12
Head in the Clouds Time wounds all heels ... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 368	My mum, my best friend. Taken 16/12/04. Attached Images __________________ _______________ Kate http://www.headintheclouds.smugmug.com/ www.headinthecloudsphotography.blogspot.com Canon EOS 30D Sigma 10-20 Canon 75-300 f4-5.6 Canon 18-55 Canon 50 f1.8 Canon 430EX

Dec-24-2004, 05:59 AM #17
tmlphoto Looking for sweet light! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA USA Posts: 1,443	"In the Treehouse" 12-23-04 f/2.8 1/125 ISO 100 FL 200 (267) __________________ [FONT=Book Antiqua]Thomas :D [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]TML Photography[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]tmlphoto.com[/FONT]

Dec-21-2004, 12:19 AM #11
yvonne Snap Happy in London Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London Posts: 191	Clouseau Well I shot lots of beautiful baby photos on the 12th, but that's outside the challenge. So the cat gets it! Shot last night (i.e. 20th dec), Canon 10d, 10.30 pm. Cat not amused. PS I don't know how to get the EXIF info onto here. I can see it, but I can't copy it. But it goes something like this: Canon 10d, F2.5, 1/2s, ISO100, 50mm L lens. PPS: It was suggested to me that I should increase the size. So voila. Attached Images __________________ www.ybphotographic.com Last edited by yvonne; Dec-24-2004 at 02:30 AM.

Dec-22-2004, 05:43 AM #13
Zlaki Beginner grinner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 6	Blondie Christmas time :) Picture was made at Dec. 13. 2004. Attached Images Last edited by Zlaki; Dec-24-2004 at 03:01 AM. Reason: Date

Dec-22-2004, 06:28 AM #14
bikehiker Big grins Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: N.E. Tennessee Posts: 79	December 21st __________________ [font=Comic Sans MS]Mike [/font]my smugmug

Dec-22-2004, 09:21 AM #15
obelix Major grins Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay area Posts: 164	Joy My daughter Sahana. Date shot: 12/19/2004 D70, 50 mm f/1.8 lens, Alien Bees __________________ Anand Sankaran http://clix.smugmug.com Last edited by obelix; Dec-24-2004 at 07:29 AM. Reason: Updating EXIF info

Dec-23-2004, 06:58 PM #16
DJ-S1 Life is good! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newport, RI, USA Posts: 2,301	Brothers In Arms My two boys, 8 and 3, in a rare calm moment. Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot S1 IS Shooting Date/Time 12/19/2004 12:14:10 PM Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/50 Av (Aperture Value) 3.1 Light Metering Evaluative Exposure Compensation 0 AEB 0 ISO Speed 100 Lens 5.8 - 58.0mm Focal Length 14.8mm Image Stabilizer On Image Size 1536x2048 Flash Off White Balance Auto AF Mode Single AF Color Space sRGB Last edited by DJ-S1; Dec-25-2004 at 06:02 PM.

Dec-24-2004, 06:55 AM #18
doyle Big grins Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: running out of steam Posts: 23	Lunch break Taken 12/13/2004 during a break from trying for his first successful, tearless visit to Santa Claus. taken 12/13/2004 aperature f2.8 exposure 1/160 __________________ doyle

Dec-24-2004, 12:54 PM #19
mutineer hopelessly confused Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 42	First Day My new nephew Jackson taken on his first day of life. My first entry. dave Nikon D70 Date taken - 12/23/2004 Aperture: f/4.0 Focal Length: 29mm (43mm 35mm) Exposure Time: 0.0125s (10/800) __________________ www.carbchronicles.com

Dec-24-2004, 05:45 PM #20
M Ramos www.supremepix.com Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1	Hello all...... I'm new to the group, but though I would participate. Matt http://www.supremepix.com