More Lighting

So, I've figured out I  need more lighting, which is now here.  A few from before the new lights...

My First Art Show - (Portland)

 One of the men featured below told me about a "butt" art show in Portland.  So, on a whim I sent in two pics that I liked just asking if the style might be appropriate for their show.  The gallery emailed today saying they've accepted both photos.  These are the two photos:

Now that Summer is Gone...

It may be next year before I get back to some outdoor shoots.  The upside is you can do some interesting things with lighting.

I didn't like this one at first, then I tinkered with the contrast a little.

Usually the black and white is more artistic; but sometimes color is good, too.

Hello Seattle !

Is that the Space Needle? 

Backside and Frontside

Forgot to include one of the backside shots earlier...

And a front side...

And one where the shadows are tinkered with more

A Couple More of Mr. Abs

So, going through the photos and tinkering with them (cropping, contrast, etc) is always such hard work -- having to endure the images, you know.  Guess one must sacrifice for the art...

 

I'm not sure about this last one.

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