Kilted Photoshoot

**beloitpiper** · 28th December 06, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by sorcererdale

So the question hasn't been asked, NO, NOT THAT question. But, is he a kilt wearer or will he be soon?

DALE.

I'm working on it. He said he liked how it felt (who doesn't?!?!) but isn't sure about taking "the plunge". I referred him to SportKilt.

**Warlock** · 28th December 06, 09:08 PM

The reserve of talent on this site, never ceases to amaze me!

**Dirk Skene** · 29th December 06, 07:09 AM

Very professional looking. All of those were nice portraits. You really have an eye for it.

**MacSimoin** · 29th December 06, 07:32 AM

Beloitpiper:

You definitely have an eye for composition; I can't nitpick the quality of the shots (I'm no pro) so I'll second dirkskene's words: They're all nice portraits.

Well done; keep 'em coming.

**MacSimoin** · 29th December 06, 08:05 AM

Oops...double post.

**GMan** · 29th December 06, 05:43 PM

Excellent shots. What are you shooting with?

**Barclay** · 29th December 06, 06:09 PM

Very nice composition and contrast. Lighting is excellent, though a wee bit stron in one. You definitely captured the "oil on canvas over the fireplace" vibe.

Good on ya.

**beloitpiper** · 29th December 06, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by GMan

Excellent shots. What are you shooting with?

For this shoot, I used a Hasselblad 501c with a 80mm Planar 2.8 Zeiss lens, 35mm mask for 4x6 prints on 100 ISO Ilford Delta film, and all natural lighting with a reflector screen (to fill in shadowy areas).

I have yet to scan in the negatives and play with them on Photoshop, but I'm pretty pleased with the raw results.

**Warlock** · 29th December 06, 09:36 PM

What ever it was that you said.

Souns' like Greek to me, Laddie!:rolleyes:

**Splash_4** · 30th December 06, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

For this shoot, I used a Hasselblad 501c with a 80mm Planar 2.8 Zeiss lens, 35mm mask for 4x6 prints on 100 ISO Ilford Delta film, and all natural lighting with a reflector screen (to fill in shadowy areas).

I have yet to scan in the negatives and play with them on Photoshop, but I'm pretty pleased with the raw results.

With the depth of color and shadow and highlight tones, there is no need to photoshop any of this. As I stated earlier, these are really well done. The eye is there, but just watch the edges of the frame.... You cut off feet and fingers. While the pros do this occasionally, it is with a purpose. Here it simply looks like an accident.