A Man & His Hat by Leanne Lindsay

In this evocative monochrome portrait, the photographer explores the nuanced interplay of light and shadow. To achieve the desired aesthetic, the subject was illuminated by two silver-lined studio umbrellas, which bounced light precisely onto the side of his face while the surrounding environment was deliberately underexposed. By utilizing a narrow aperture, the photographer successfully softened the background, ensuring the viewer's focus remains entirely on the man and his hat. This technical discipline, combined with a low ISO and high shutter speed to maintain image clarity, results in a sophisticated study of portrait lighting that captures both mood and character with remarkable precision.

A Man & His Hat by Leanne Lindsay(c) Light & Composition University
Nikon D850 with Sigma Art 85mm | Exposure 1/2000sec @ f/1.8 | ISO 320 | Focal Length 85mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Leanne Lindsay

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Adelaide in 1962, Leanne Lindsay relocated to Sydney during her youth, where she eventually rediscovered a long-dormant passion for photography in her late 50s. After a decades-long hiatus following the theft of her first camera, she has embraced her creative calling with renewed vigor. Today, Lindsay specializes in family and newborn portraiture, while simultaneously cultivating a keen artistic interest in architectural and landscape photography, demonstrating a versatile eye for composition and light.

8.6/20
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80/500
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5,271 views | 7 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date November 27, 2022
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Sydney, Australia

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Social Shares
2.4/5 points
484/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
5,271/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.4/5 points
7/100 Review
Submissions
0.8/5 points
80/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 8.6/20
Total Award Score: 72.6/100

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