Rembrandt style selfie #2 by randystreat

Rembrandt style selfie #2

Get Pushed Challenge 474
My partner this week challenged me to lighting like Rembrandt lighting. This lighting is tough. Especially when posing by oneself. This is another pose from last night.
@jacqbb Thank you for this challenge. I really spent time trying to get the lighting right and ended up getting a bit of Photoshop help to help with the shadows on this one too.
August 26th, 2021  
Good for your challenge, but I prefer to see you smiling Kathy. 😁
August 26th, 2021  
Another amazing photo! I love the light! This one does not look like you at all. I think I’m used to you with your glasses!
August 27th, 2021  
Beautiful Kathy. Very Rembrandt!
August 27th, 2021  
I am sooooo impressed with your expertise. this is difficult to achieve on another person, never mind a selfie. how did you manage the set up of the lights?? Another huuuuuge fav
August 27th, 2021  
ps pops on black
August 27th, 2021  
Stunning lighting but I agree that neither of them look like you compared to your profile photo
August 27th, 2021  
You set this one up so well. Fabulous light.
August 27th, 2021  
Very Dutch style. I think I prefer this one as a little less harsh on you the subject. fav
August 27th, 2021  
Wonderfukl Light Big FAV!
August 27th, 2021  
You've really mastered the lighting.
August 27th, 2021  
Mastered Kathy!
August 27th, 2021  
This is definitely a Rembrandt color palette and lighting- excellent job Kathy! And anyone who does a selfie always gets my admiration!
August 27th, 2021  
@jb030958 Thank you Jennie on both counts.
@grammyn Thanks Katy. It's me. I looked at some of the Rembrandt paintings and most of the subjects weren't smiling either. Thought this face would be more authentic.
@ubobohobo Thank you so much Margaret. @30pics4jackiesdiamond I only used one light and that was like a desk lamp only it sits on the floor. I put it sort of 45° of the center of my face in one direction and the camera 45° of the center of my face in the other direction. I was in a closet so that it was totally dark. I had to take a few shots to try and get it just right. Here's a link I found to be helpful: https://www.photoblog.com/learn/rembrandt-lighting/ Thank you so much Jackie. I try...sometimes more than other times.
@kjarn I don't usually try to be too serious for photos. Thanks for your comments Kathy.
@wakelys Thanks so much Susan.
@pusspup Thank you Wylie.
@ziggy77 Thank you thank you Jo.
@tunia Thank you Tunia. I admit I had to have a little help from Photoshop.
@craftymeg Thanks Margaret.
@olivetreeann Thank you so much Ann. I'm my only resident model.
August 27th, 2021  
Beautiful lighting Kathy ! And bravo for the selfie !
August 27th, 2021  
Magical light. Fabulous portrait.
August 28th, 2021  
Great portrait and lighting!
August 28th, 2021  
@cocobella @haskar @evgeniamsk Thank you corinne, Hannah and Evgenia. This definitely was a challenge for me.
August 30th, 2021  
Looks like a Rembrandt painting. This is beautiful, the path of the light and how your face is the only illuminated part of the image makes it feel almost unreal, and the eye contact is a key part of what makes this so intriguing. Sorry for rambling!
August 31st, 2021  
@dreary I thank you for the specific feedback. I have no art background to speak of so can only look at art and try to imitate.
September 1st, 2021  
Wonderful answer to this challenge.
September 8th, 2021  
@gardencat Thank you Joanne.
September 8th, 2021  
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