Which one works?

All SOOC as a first run with Cornus/os (which is the correct spelling?)

A sunset cause I could
#1 off to the side with sun outlining body (f/1.8)
#2 landscape from below facing set sun - is the headland a distraction? (f/2.8)
#3 similar angle away from headland - back to set sun - too dark?(f/1.8)
#4 portrait similar angle facing set sun bit of headland but trying to capture sand falling and blowing - perhaps hand held higher to show less pubic area? (f/2.8)

[Jo Arrowsmith]

I really like #3

[Jo Arrowsmith]

I don't think it's too dark, I really like the colours in it but I love the DOF

[Anthony]

Wow, #1 and #3 are really great. Are you going to composite them over the sunset? This is really great to see how you are approaching it.

[Denise]

Prefer #3 with the focus on the sand.

[Carlita Edwardo]

@crappysailor baa ha ha ... I have NO IDEA how to do layers and masks ... all my work is insitu and with the elements and no artificial light ... all bar the Feb 12 studio shoot.

trying to capture the mythologies with the correct elements and time of day and position with a prop if necessary ...

THANKS! appreciate guy/male CC

[Carlita Edwardo]

@crappysailor and body type and mythology and then what is 'exposed' to the lens. This is my first facial recognition of the mythologies .. I think he suits it?

[Carlita Edwardo]

@jo365 @denisedaly that's at f/1.8 ... I was thinking it was way too shallow ... thanks!

[Rebecca Doyle]

I like #3 - don't think it is too dark at all, really like the lighting. Probably prefer shots with the headland.
Doing great work!!

[Anthony]

I think its a great choice. Really fits what my mental picture of him.

[Carlita Edwardo]

@canberrabec thanks cute 'profile pic' ... you should get that on canvas ... it's so special.

[Rebecca Doyle]

@misschuff Thank you :) You are so sweet!

[Lux Vivens]

Very nice series! Great experiment!

[Ninjina (@marinda)]

#3's comp but facing sun would be perfect IMO

[Lisa McCully]

3 and 4. I love beach photos!!

[Isis Weiss]

I think #1 is my fav. you should post it in the next installment by itself...it's a great shot! they all are.

[Janna Ellen]

Definitely #3 - you see enough of his body but the focus on the sand is great!

[cristina]

I like #3 :)

[stephanie dp]

I also like 3 - I like the focus and I don't think its too dark at all.

[Jennifer Loftin]

well, let me be the oddball. I love 1 and 2. :)

[Julie Upton]

3!!!!!!

[J A Byrdlip]

I think a combination of #1, sun hitting falling sand and #3 for the arm position. Head held a little higher. Not sure about the facial expression.

[Kathy A]

Number 3 is my favourite.

[lyndsy d]

Number 3 is definitely my favorite! I love the strength of your subject's hand in this one.

[Rachel Knopf]

I agree with everyone else, 3 is amazing! my second choice is 1 though just because i like silhouettes ;)

[rosie]

#3 for sure. good DOF

[Rick Schies]

I am thinking I would go for #3 as well then #2.

[Jason Conner]

#3. I like the focus on the sand with the perception of motion. Composition is my fav. All were great.

[Carlita Edwardo]

@jo365 @crappysailor @denisedaly @canberrabec @marinda @ellesnaps @jannaellen @anew30 @stepheesue @jupton8 @byrdlip @kjarn @lyndsyd @raelea @rosietea @digitalrn @jconner

3 has it ... funny as it was one of the earlier shots and it looked shite on the camera ... way too shallow but will continue with that format ... when the sun shines again. Next trying to match up low tide mid morning or afternoon with sun for a combo of him and the sundial ... maybe not till sunday at the VERY earliest. This series is probably going to take 12 months to complete properly.

THANKS ALL! CC most welcome and grateful for.

As to his expression ... this is pretty well the 'norm' other suggestions?

[Carlita Edwardo]

@crappysailor @wellbride @isisweiss I agree with you 1 was so majical ... having caught the sun in the sand ... will try that again when we meet up for another shoot ...

[Dennis Dantic]

No 3!!! Definitely for me!

[Carlita Edwardo]

@ddantic cheers ... now to get him back ...