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In reply to the discussion: I am so moved to tears....pictures Libya and a post *Update* [View all]chknltl
(10,558 posts)But note watch and bracelet catchlight, this suggests flash but where is catchlights in eyes? Why is lady's face bottom right corner appear to be warmed by diffused light aimed or bounced directly into her face? Recreating this photo outdoors using portable lights and bounceboard, sure! Recreating this photo as a news photographer on the street with a bag or two of gear catching the moment? This is what I question. I believe the photo was staged! By who and to what purpose?
Re-editing, no longer think it staged. Adding more below too
Furthermore regarding the man in the center, his head is not lit at all by natural light from above as are the two individuals to his left or right. Sure we can come up with explanations for each of the things I suggest here or earlier, put them all together on the other hand and this photo seems wonkey at best.
(from second edit: just noticed catchlights in eyes of lady to lower left of photo. This is consistent with: photograph shot from low perspective , diffused flash with a warming difuser aimed to photographer's left. Primarily hitting lady on lower left and bleeding slightly over to lady on lower right. It does not account for strong reflection on man's watch or woman's bracelet. Nor is there an explanation for why center man's head is not receiving same upper natural light as the two to his left or right. With this tiny cellphone screen I can go no further. Photo still seems wonky to me. Frankly I do not have the expertise to account for the wonkyness I see here.