Kevin Falk ☼ OrganicPix.com | Calvary Mount

Ahhh. Yesterday's mystery man revealed...or is exposed a more appropriate term? Will you share with us your marvelous silhouetting technique? Nice portrait.

Posted by Mindy on May 06, 2008 at 05:56 PM CDT #

A photography class sounds like a lot of fun. I may have to look into that around here. Great job capturing the lighting.

Posted by Mike on May 06, 2008 at 08:43 PM CDT #

Stunning shot. The shooting angle adds to the look of dignity.

Posted by Michael Rawluk on May 06, 2008 at 09:23 PM CDT #

This photo is absolutely stunning!

Posted by Kelly on May 06, 2008 at 09:38 PM CDT #

Not quite what my mind filled in, but a very pleasing portrait of the young man. I second Mindy's request that you share your silhouetting technique.

Posted by Sean on May 06, 2008 at 10:06 PM CDT #

Great portrait Kevin. Really well done.

Posted by John on May 07, 2008 at 12:16 AM CDT #

This must have been a very difficult shot to expose well, but the colouring in the sky and the nice detail on the rider are excellent.

Posted by James on May 07, 2008 at 02:57 AM CDT #

I had to tweak yesterday's silhouette posting in Photoshop - the silhouette was mostly there due to underexposure in that image of the rider, but I made it a little darker through a 'curves adjustment' layer. The gold tones in the sunset were along the horizon, but I wanted the remaining 'blue sky' removed (in yesterday's post) and used another adjustment layer -- selective color -- to frame the entire sky burnt orange ;-)

Posted by Kevin's response to Mindy/Sean on May 07, 2008 at 08:25 AM CDT #

Hey - it's not the Lone Ranger. I'm very disappointed now :) Like the reveal in today's image - a very nice back-to-back combination.

Posted by AC on May 07, 2008 at 09:07 AM CDT #

Nice follow up on yesterday shot, superb!

Posted by Ashish Sidapara on May 07, 2008 at 11:50 AM CDT #

Thanks so much for posting the before shot. I can now tell what kind of hat the guy was wearing. Beautiful shot!!

Posted by Terry H. on May 07, 2008 at 01:33 PM CDT #

Amazingly clear backlight shot! I like the angle and the colours. Great job.

Posted by standley on May 07, 2008 at 01:34 PM CDT #

un équilibre parfait et je ne parle pas du cavalier ;)

Posted by lasiate on May 07, 2008 at 05:38 PM CDT #

beautiful portrait. i was wondering if yesterday's shot was a statue but apparently not. he looks like he's posing for a statue or something though. very dignified. great color, light and atmosphere. the color looks a tad weird under his chin and on his forehead though.

Posted by danthro on May 07, 2008 at 06:59 PM CDT #

Its a very nice image. The soft light is really nice.

Posted by Oswegan on May 07, 2008 at 11:17 PM CDT #

I'm loving this series...beautiful capture!

Posted by Susan on May 08, 2008 at 12:32 PM CDT #

Calvary Mount | Tuesday May 06, 2008