I attempted a low-key shot today and I'm not sure if I got it right. The shot is of a piece of petrified wood being side-lit. Any critiques or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance! Here is the shot:
Before I start I claim to be no expert at this.
I think you got the idea of the angled light but i feel the wood dominates the shot. perhaps there is too much of it. For me, a great low key is where there is more dark than light. Maybe you can attempt the same shot but from a different angle. Here are a couple of examples of my low key, just to give you ideas
@abhijit Thank you! I appreciate the feedback! I will try your suggestion. Your examples of low-key are gorgeous! I especially like the rock one with the reflection! Beautiful!
@shirljess Thank you for replying! I think it looks great! I think, as @abhijit said, the wood dominates the shot. I will have to try and leave more black void.
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At first I thought it was water running, but I love it. I think the lighting is great!
No my cup of tea it is missing a subject. I like photos that tell a story or have a solid subject. - even more so when you dont have colour.
I think you got the idea of the angled light but i feel the wood dominates the shot. perhaps there is too much of it. For me, a great low key is where there is more dark than light. Maybe you can attempt the same shot but from a different angle. Here are a couple of examples of my low key, just to give you ideas
This is my one and only attempt at low-key, it was for a challenge. I am not even sure if it is considered a true low-key?