midnight snack... by northy

midnight snack...

ok - it wasn't midnight... more like 9:30pm (exif is wrong - can't seem to get the time set properly in the camera!), but "midnight" sounded better ;p

I am being pushed twice this week... this is for my second challenge by Patty (aka Socalgal) who asked: "So how are you with low-key captures?...feel up to that as my Get-Pushed challenge to you this week?"

My success rate with low key sucketh big time! My kid has been extremely patient with me... tonight was the third night in the row i convinced him to pose for me in front of the fridge and i'm still not entirely happy with the composition... but i doubt tomorrow will be any better... and i've been under the weather today and didn't manage to get out to shoot much else... sooooooo... here it is!

as for yesterday's shot... what can i say but a humongous THANK YOU for such an overwhelmingly lovely response... i am so blown away!
Great light
September 7th, 2012  
September 7th, 2012  
I think this is great!! I'm trying not to Fav every single photo you upload, lest you think I'm too loose with my favs, l but you make it hard on me. :)
September 7th, 2012  
@rockinrobyn i am all in favour of restraint and strength of willpower :)
September 7th, 2012  
@rockinrobyn Love that, Robyn. I have been embarrassed with my fav looseness in the past. You worded that well.

@northy This is awesome low key. Love it!!
September 7th, 2012  
Absolutely brilliant low key - you make me want to try it too as I do like it so much!
September 7th, 2012  
The funny thing is I faved this. It just didn't take bc pages are loading slowly tonight, it seems. :)
September 7th, 2012  
This is terrific and I love his expression!
September 7th, 2012  
Great shot. Makes me wish I could see out the window to.
September 7th, 2012  
Excellent shot, very good B&W.
September 7th, 2012  
Absolutely lovely
September 7th, 2012  
Ooh, this is nice! I love the light...it looks perfect to me!
September 7th, 2012  
Just lovely.
September 7th, 2012  
This is a very cool shot, love the lighting from your fridge & the pose is perfect :)
September 7th, 2012  
lovely low-key :D
September 7th, 2012  
Beautifull light! Natural light of flashed?
September 7th, 2012  
Dutch old masters oil painting sprang to mind as soon as I saw this. It needs an appropriate name like "Boy looking in larder". Interesting how you got such a great low key shot in the morning. Another fav for me @rockinrobyn @amandalomonaco I worry about my fav looseness too but if I have gut instinct on fav's and excuse myself with the fact that I've been here a long time and there's amazing talent on this site ;o) xx
September 7th, 2012  
Awe - I really like this :)
September 7th, 2012  
Well done on your push (I have tried, and failed low key) This is excellent, your boy deserves congratulations for his patience as well.
I did my push today too.
I have Fav looseness as well at the moment, no apologies.
September 7th, 2012  
Cracking shot
September 7th, 2012  
This is amazing. Fave
September 7th, 2012  
This is ace! The light on his face is perfect. I have the feeling that he is standing in a doorway, watching someone he loves leaving the house and is sad at the inevitability of it.
Or maybe he's just at the fridge wondering where mum hid the trifle! :)
And loose or not it is very much a fav!
September 7th, 2012  
Fantastic lighting and contrast!!! Great use of natural light, and splendid capture; he did well ;) - fav!!
September 7th, 2012  
He looks like hes watching Peter Pan leave...love the wistful gaze
September 7th, 2012  
Love the light and his expression.
September 7th, 2012  
I don't know Northy...this low-key shot is pretty wonderful! I think you have a wonderful grasp of them :-) Great lighting, and a sweet little face to work with, to boot! Love it!!!

And my hat is off to you for all the extra effort you put out there for us this week. You not only had TWO challenge partners this week, but also had to set up the Final 5 voting for our week 6 challenge, AND have taken the reins of the Get-Pushed Challenge from Jase... thank you for all your time and energy on all of these! :-) You ROCK girl!
September 7th, 2012  
Ira
OH!......FAV!
September 7th, 2012  
Oh superb lighting and composition. Hope they'res no ghosts in that fridge
September 7th, 2012  
There's ....
September 7th, 2012  
Love the lighting in this! The composition is excellent too. The expression and the shadow are so cool. :)
September 7th, 2012  
This is a great low-key shot! There's just enough light to pick out the important details. Well-done!
September 7th, 2012  
Superb. For some obscure reason this shot reminded me of the cover of Marillions Misplaced Childhood, must be the bare feet and the facial expression,
September 7th, 2012  
LOve it!!! beautifully lit! you have a great little model here!
September 7th, 2012  
This is fabulous Northy, just love the rim lighting and what a fabulous portrait - instant fav
September 7th, 2012  
Love the lighting. Well done!
September 8th, 2012  
I think it's brilliant, Northy!! Your little guy is super cool doing that for you :)
September 8th, 2012  
@rcraats the only light is the light from the fridge... not sure that qualifies as natural, but no flash ;p

@fueast no ghosts - but i often wonder if Zul is lurking there ;p

@psychographer this was taken at night, not in the morning... :)
September 8th, 2012  
@northy love it!
September 8th, 2012  
Yeah, I feel the need for a midnight snack and look like that too! Great capture!
September 8th, 2012  
Lovely light on his face. I think you achieved your challenge!
September 8th, 2012  
i adooore those kind of story-telling photos !!!!great work there =)
September 8th, 2012  
Fav. Great lighting!
September 9th, 2012  
Fridge lighting, who would have thought it? Adorable portrait
September 9th, 2012  
Super light!
September 9th, 2012  
simply beautiful! fav!
September 9th, 2012  
Perfect. fav.
September 10th, 2012  
Whaaaat? You have got to be kidding me! Not happy with it? It is great. Such a clever idea for low key too, brilliant.
September 10th, 2012  
This is beautiful...and I love the lighting.
September 12th, 2012  
Also fabulous - I do love the composition
September 12th, 2012  
Fridge! as a source of light, Thank you! Have got loads of ideas about these low keys but never knew what to use (our ceilings are covered in lights thanks to the previous owners so no go there!) This works so well, ditto re the faves :)
September 13th, 2012  
Amazingly cool. Love the lighting. Fav. ;-)
September 13th, 2012  
I personally think that you nailed it... love the idea too!
September 14th, 2012  
Really great low key. I love the light and the shadow of his legs. Awesome shot!
September 14th, 2012  
What a great light for low key... maybe I'll have to try this for my challenge ;) I must admit I haven't successfully taken a low key shot... so I'll have to read up a bit more before trying it. But I am looking forward to the challenge especially as it's something I'd like to be able to do.
October 8th, 2012  
Perfect low key! and Bravo to your boy for helping Mama out!
December 11th, 2012  
Thanks for posting a link to this as I had missed it earlier, fav for me! Really wonderful photograph!
December 11th, 2012  
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