My million dollar baby by vikdaddy

My million dollar baby

I've wanted to do a shoot with my sparring gloves for a while. I got them out of my garage with the intention of using them on my hands with me as the subject matter. After a couple of attempts, Suman said "do you want me to put them on?" and I thought "why not, this could be interesting". I took numerous shots in a few poses, and chose this image.

I'm often on the receiving end of this from her - can't you tell by how worn they are? I jest, of course! I liked the different poses we shot, but after post-processing I settled on this photo because I like stark images such as this.

I might do a few more shots with the gloves. I have a few ideas for different pictures, and I'd like to retry some of the poses I did today. There's something about the strong red of boxing gloves that makes for an interesting image, in my opinion.

Canon EOS 450D, f/4.5, 1/8, ISO-400
great shot , love the focus on the glove and in her eyes .
Great movie that was , ive watched it a few times ,
July 27th, 2010  
Great shot! Agree on the red colour - so strong!
July 27th, 2010  
Great shot!! Love the use/limited colour!
July 27th, 2010  
Nice shot! And she knows how to clench her fist.. wow! Personally I think red items of any kind on a girl is fantastic! If you're playing around with ideas with her, I've got a fun one.. why not a "during workout" shot. similar B&W to this, but her 45 degrees to the camera (almost side on / profile shot?) head bent over slightly as if she's been training, wet hair with her hands in her hair. You can even go and get the spray bottle and try to mimic perspiration?
July 27th, 2010  
Great idea Weng - I might give it a go, or a variation on your idea!
July 27th, 2010  
Nice image indeed! I like this shot! Creativing thinking...and love the caption!
July 27th, 2010  
This turned out just wonderful. I love the bright pop of the red gloves.
July 27th, 2010  
Loving the color and focus.
July 27th, 2010  
neatooooo Vikdaddy oooo!
July 28th, 2010  
Cool shot. Wonderful composition, b&w/color and subject!
July 28th, 2010  
awesome shot love the coloring and composition!
July 28th, 2010  
Creative!
July 28th, 2010  
cool shot, cool concept....
July 28th, 2010  
I LOVE this shot!! So powerful!! Suman makes for a great model!!!
July 28th, 2010  
I DEFINITELY love this one best (ha! and I havnt even seen the othersss))...no really...great choice. its perfect!!!
July 28th, 2010  
love this!
July 28th, 2010  
great selective coloring!!
July 28th, 2010  
Very striking and powerful!
July 28th, 2010  
This is a VERY powerful shot. Great job. I really like your selective coloring.
July 28th, 2010  
Great job!
July 28th, 2010  
So vibrant! Great capture.
July 29th, 2010  
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