Iconic Marilyn Monroe Image
The man in the image is Canon Contract Photographer Douglas Kirkland. I met Douglas at Photo Expo West last weekend in Del Mar, CA. Over the past 50 years Douglas has photographed just about all of the famous people you have ever heard of. This image was created during a slide program; Douglas was obviously moved as he spoke about Marilyn Monroe. I created this image with the 50D and the 70-200 with the flash at +2/3. The key was juxtaposing the photographer against the projected image...
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Mr. Morris that is a knockout portrait of the man with his work. I am working hard to see things with the impact that this portrait has. I'm not sure I'll live long enough to get there.
That's really neat to be able to get the photo and the photographer in one image!
Very strong image Artie Love his expression !!!
Thanks for your kind words. The situation was near-impossible as there were black velvet drapes as background. I knew that if I went low and right I could get the image on the screen as the background. I did that a bunch as he was talking about his favorite images but focusing in the low light was difficult. Several times he advanced to the next slide just when I had everything right and I got nothing. I am, however, very proud of this one. It's a good thing that it ain't just birds! The priniciples are the same whatever the subject.Originally Posted by Bill Randall
Here's a tip for improving your creative vision; if you cannot imagine the various juxtapostions of subject, background, and light, put your camera down and simply move up or down, left or right or even around the potential subject. With practice, you will start to learn to "see" the image without having to move; doing that is a huge part of the creative process and good photogrpahers are better at it than bad photographers...
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I really like the captured mood in this one.
Awesome capture Artie and very moving to say the least. Excellent composition. I could say lots more but will give others a chance to express their thoughts. Many thanks for sharing this special captured moment.
A superb composition, image and capture Mr. Morris.
You captured the mood and personal feeling of the gentleman...:cool:
Very cool, Artie. What a great moment to be at the right place at the right time.
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