This is one of my favourite portraits of model Rachelle Summers.
It was taken outdoors and in summer.
There was a breeze blowing and she made this excellent pose facing into the wind.
It reminded me a little of the classic scene from the movie "Titanic" when Kate Winslet is standing at the front of the ship with Leonardo Decaprio behind her and it is almost like they are flying.
I've won a few online prizes for it - specifically for this monochrome version of it but there is also the colour version below:
I tend to go back and forth on which version I prefer.
Apologies for the slightly different crop on them both - unfortunately I did this in Photoshop (rather than Lightroom) and saved the colour file pre-cropped so was unable to reframe it.
Normally I do my cropping at the end in Lightroom which is completely non-destructive so you can revise it at any time - useful lesson there!
OK so what do you think? Black and White or Colour - which do you prefer? Please have your say below.
Equipment used:
- Nikon D800 Camera
- Nikon 85mm/1.8 Prime lens - my favourite lens.
- Hand held triangular white reflector (foldable) - I always have this!
- The Sun and a nice breeze.
You can see more of my work @thecryptofiend - hope you enjoy.
(Verification for me here: http://www.aapicture.com/about-me)
EDIT: BY SPECIAL REQUEST FOR @pcste here is the HIGH CONTRAST BW VERSION
