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This black-and-white portrait captures a moody moment. The subject, a man in profile, exhales smoke that disperses in swirling patterns, creating a captivating interplay between light and texture. The lighting setup features a single beauty dish, positioned to the front-side of the subject, casting a soft yet directional light. This accentuates the contours of the subject's face while creating deep shadows, enhancing the image's depth and character.

The shallow depth of field emphasizes the subject and smoke, while the background remains unobtrusive and dark, ensuring the viewer's focus remains on the subject. The black-and-white treatment accentuates contrasts and textures, bringing out the dramatic essence of the scene. This minimalist lighting approach, using only a beauty dish, demonstrates how simplicity can yield striking visual results.

Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikkor 50mm 1.4
Exp: 1/1250 f1.4 ISO3200

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