More learning, courtesy of Michael Freeman! I had intended that my shot for today would be high-key but couldn't quite get the effect that I was looking for, so I retook the shot with a different exposure and different processing and posted it as a high-contrast shot in my main 365 album.
But I keep coming back to this version and whilst it doesn't have quite the effect I was looking for, it does meet Michael Freeman's technical criteria for a high-key shot. So I have decided to post it here as a 'milestone' shot on my journey towards high-key mastery... some hopes ;o)
I have never tried to shoot high-key I have applied the effect. Will have to look this up when I have more time. This is a nice. Those are your chess pieces right. Nice to have to try this with. Look forward to viewing your journey.
@tigerdreamer Excellent observation Karen - I do believe that you've put your finger on what worries me about this shot. When I was setting up for the high-contrast shot, I initially lit from the right but I had far too much light on the black knight , and I couldn't get the shadow effect that I wanted, so I switched over to lighting from the left and left it there for this shot. Back to the drawing board I think! Thanks for your help.
I do prefer the high-contrast version. As it is, this one doesn't evoke nearly as much emotion in me.
I've only ever explored high-key once before, but did find that high-key doesn't necessarily mean low-contrast. Most examples that I enjoy are actually very contrasted. Of course, I don't have Mr. Freeman's book and thus don't know what he says on the subject - so best wishes to you and your journey to high-key mastery!
Ian
I've only ever explored high-key once before, but did find that high-key doesn't necessarily mean low-contrast. Most examples that I enjoy are actually very contrasted. Of course, I don't have Mr. Freeman's book and thus don't know what he says on the subject - so best wishes to you and your journey to high-key mastery!