Deconstruction and Reconstruction

[surenj]

Hi everyone!

Happy new year!

Contrary to popular belief I did not leave earth on the Exomars pre-mission launch.... I would like to thank my password manager though.

Came across this picture on the net....
Copyright JayZ
Original page https://myspace.com/jayz <- Yeah, click if you dare.




and thought, could I replicate it at home? The answer is, well not really. But one can dream.

I think they may have used a larger or double diffused soft box to get a smoother light.

I would appreciate critique, discussion of light/posing etc etc technique as appropriate. Can anyone else better it? If so, please post your attempt here. If you can't better it, then post your attempt here.

Thanks for looking.

[aim54x]

Great attempt...I'm not going to attempt as it really is not my style....no fake gangster here

[gstark]

I love it.

Beautiful detail, great lighting.

Wonderful subject.

And welcome back.

[zafra52]

Great portraits! Very good lighting, detail and I like the subject's pose. It is very difficult to replicate a photograph done with human subjects by another photographer, as there are so many variables. But, you did very well and should feel proud of your achievement.

[biggerry]

he lives

not a bad effort suren - i'll give it a crack when I get a spare moment

[surenj]

Great portraits! Very good lighting, detail and I like the subject's pose. It is very difficult to replicate a photograph done with human subjects by another photographer, as there are so many variables. But, you did very well and should feel proud of your achievement.

Hi Zafra, yes you are right about the posing and expression/mood etc. Here I was trying more to imitate the general feel of it. I think I am about 30% there. Thanks for your comment, I feel quite happy about the picture. Infact, I have started to do a series of these for my extended family.

I love it.

Beautiful detail, great lighting.

Wonderful subject.

And welcome back.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your comment.

You might be interested to know that these were lit by poon lights. Remember the good old days when we ordered through the forum. I feel like a old fella with this reminiscing..

he lives

not a bad effort suren - i'll give it a crack when I get a spare moment

Howzit. I see we keep bumping into each other on the road but not enough for photo taking. Hoping to join you guys one of these days. Waiting for the sunrises to get a little later than 4am.

Looking forward to your effort Gerry.

The point of this post was to stimulate more participation as well. We should have a prize for the first and 10th entrant....

Great attempt...I'm not going to attempt as it really is not my style....no fake gangster here

Go on my man. step out of your comfort zone.

[gstark]

Great attempt...I'm not going to attempt as it really is not my style....no fake gangster here

Go on my man. step out of your comfort zone.

Absolutely.

You might be interested to know that these were lit by poon lights. Remember the good old days when we ordered through the forum. I feel like a old fella with this reminiscing..

Indeed I do. The world has changed ... I'm trying to make some time to head across to HK in the next 18 months or so. I also need to spend more time in EU as well Not enough travel in my life. Too much work.

[ozimax]

G'day Suren. Excellent image, although the Miami cap would be better as NYC...

I've fallen off the photographic perch of late. Just can't get motivated to press the shutter. Too much travel and jet lag I think. Good to see some nice home grown photography.