Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
XE1, 18-55m, 2-second timer, Nik Silver and Alien Skin Exposure 5 Filter, and a little sharpening, also in Alien Skin Exposure 5.
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XE1, 18-55m, 2-second timer, Nik Silver and Alien Skin Exposure 5 Filter, and a little sharpening, also in Alien Skin Exposure 5.
Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Now that's a CD cover if ever I saw one Rob - brilliant selfie!
Love the detail on the beard and stash, the lighting, and the overall retro PP look - what did you use as lighting - it's given a nice catchlight in the eyes that really add life to the shot
Not played with any of the Alien Skin products - what's that all about then?
Love the detail on the beard and stash, the lighting, and the overall retro PP look - what did you use as lighting - it's given a nice catchlight in the eyes that really add life to the shot
Not played with any of the Alien Skin products - what's that all about then?
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Cheers, Chris. Alien Skin Exposure 5 is made up of a hundred or more editable filters, colour and b&w, some 'period' styles. I started with the small app called Alt Photo, which got me interested, but lacked the control I was looking for. So I trialled, liked and bought the desktop version, which provides much greater control. I'm using slightly extreme settings here, but it can be very subtle.
BTW, it integrates with LR and Pshop, and Elements.
In the above photo, the light was a standard floor lamp - I don't have any special lighting equipment.
BTW, it integrates with LR and Pshop, and Elements.
In the above photo, the light was a standard floor lamp - I don't have any special lighting equipment.
Brian Moore
Moderator
Just goes to show that good light is good light, regardless of the source. You have a far-off yet determined gaze. I agree with Chris. Definite CD cover Rob.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Cheers, Brian.
Paul Lange
Moderator
I like this a lot Rob and the PP and frame give it a almost holographic effect.
Julian de'Courcy
Well-Known Member
Interesting Rob, A bit of pop created with the contrasts of tones and textures. Nice one.
Glenn Clabo
Well-Known Member
Is that a twinkle in your eye? Excellent work Rob.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Thanks, guys. Ol' Twinkle Eyes...
Paul - I also thought it might make an interesting holograph...
Paul - I also thought it might make an interesting holograph...
Mark Albertsen
Well-Known Member
Now thats a portrait i might have seen in the vintage stores around Camden or East London, great shot and details. 
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Cheers, Mark.
Pete Askew
Admin
What a great self portrait Rob. I like this very much. Never a good idea to draw attention to your stash though - Eh, Mr D! 
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Although this is another Movember month, I'm not involved in it this year - too bad, as the tash is better than it was last year.
