Hands

Posted by DenisSm (Prague, Czech Republic) on 6 March 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Title tells here all i think...maybe just notice...friday is like small saturday so nice weekend to everyone...:-)

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Comments (14)

Denise from Perry, United States

INteresting shot. I like the simplicity.

6 Mar 2009 10:56am

@Denise: thank you, Denise, i like too :-)

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Another lovely shot, very well framed. Thanks for your detailed response the other day, I've another question for you; I'd love to know how you convince people to pose for you, particularly if they're people you've met on the street? You must have a way with words! :)

6 Mar 2009 11:49am

@DaveB: Thank you, Dave :-). You giving me really very hard questions :-).
I have three sources for my models. First one is internet, when i go few sites, writing girls that i`d like to capeture. Second is street or public places, when i ask ppl..usually asking nice , showing them my pictures, i have usually with me or on phone screen or net. Third source are friends of ppl i already captured asking for pictures too :-). One friend of me told, that it`s crazy, but that i everytime am able to convince ppl to capture just what i want with one i want ....i don`t know...don`t know explain it more...

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Love the shot; but feel that the lack of contrast steals away the true power of the image.

6 Mar 2009 1:26pm

@Eric Cousineau: thank you eric for comment......i reduced contrast a lot here, because i wanted to process it like gentle, soft, mostly light picture as i gave this picture like decoration for my brother`s bedroom.
Sure can try reprocess it to regular contrasty picture...than maybe in bw rather....

JTF from Zaanstad, Netherlands

Very powerfull shot, less is more !

6 Mar 2009 2:56pm

@JTF: thank you, June...

dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States

Great composition. Have a nice small saturday!

6 Mar 2009 5:25pm

@dogilicious: Thank you :-))

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

An elegant composition. I like the white robe against the white background. The folds in the fabric and other details are so nice. Perfect exposure.

6 Mar 2009 5:31pm

@Steve Rice: Thank you, Steve. It often happens to me, that i capturing white against white, because they often tell me, it`s silly idea to do it...so i try to change that thinking :-), captruing white on white, black on black and so on....such my lil challenge :-))

Stef67 from in my head, France

pudeur et candeur au paroxysme de l interprétation, du grand art ^^

6 Mar 2009 8:16pm

@Stef67: Thank you, Stef, for the kind words. I am sorry for answering in english everytime, but i don`t know write in French :-)

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

You have a real knack with the play of the female form. Nicely innovative, Denis.

7 Mar 2009 7:58am

@Stephen Phillips: Thank you, Stephen....you know what...my mom often tell me i am like a kids....so maybe it is why i so like to play..... :-)....even with female form :-)...

Barbara from Florida, United States

This is one style of photography I find very attractive the subject blending into the same color background with emphasis on the the main subject. In this case "Hands"
You did this beautifully here. I like the shadow lines of the fabric too.
Referring to Friday as a small Saturday brings a smile. Your mind works creatively and you work your camera, lights and subjects magnificently.

7 Mar 2009 12:54pm

@Barbara: thank you, Barbara, yes..i like it too....same background like subject is always a lil challenge....and i like challenges as way to go forward......
And goot Small Saturday made you smile....my boss is always going crazy, when i am calling Small Saturday friday noon, turning putter off and leaving for a weekend :-)))

Rags from Plano, United States

I love the simplicity of this image. Did you also use a 3`x 3` softbox on this one?

7 Mar 2009 5:18pm

@Rags: i have only 2 softboxes, both same size, so i am sure i used it :-). It`s everything a bit expensive here, so i have just few things for real and very very long wish list.

Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States

I am a great admirer of your work but on this one I agree with Eric, above. The lack of contrast throughout the image takes away more than it contributes in this case. Anyway, it is a case of personal taste I guess.

7 Mar 2009 7:05pm

@Emilio Garcia: i don`t know Emilio :-), this was because i knew, where it`s going to be placed. But I promise, i have one idea about other one...a bit different .......so soon you`ll be able to match :-).