eunuch-isms
by UrfaK

Comment by UrfaK:

Originally posted by LevT: very interesting scene, and I understand that you wanted to call our attention to these "drag queens of the East," but I honestly don't think selective desat was the right decision (it very rarely is, IMO). The whole scene becomes fake, and the background becomes a theatre stage set of sorts. I think you should have left it in color and trust the viewer to find out what the scene is about. Let your subjects be immersed in the street life, don't yank them out! Or, if you really want them to stand out, make the rest of the scene slightly less saturated, but only barely so. Of course this is only my opinion, you should do what you like :).

You know what, I was doing a colour version today ;).. I wanted to improve my editing and I actually left the colour in this time around. I've been trying to upload that version over this one but dpc isn't listening.. I guess Ill have to upload a separate pic instead.


Message edited by author 2009-12-29 15:05:50.

eunuch-isms
by UrfaK

Comment by LevT:
very interesting scene, and I understand that you wanted to call our attention to these "drag queens of the East," but I honestly don't think selective desat was the right decision (it very rarely is, IMO). The whole scene becomes fake, and the background becomes a theatre stage set of sorts. I think you should have left it in color and trust the viewer to find out what the scene is about. Let your subjects be immersed in the street life, don't yank them out! Or, if you really want them to stand out, make the rest of the scene slightly less saturated, but only barely so. Of course this is only my opinion, you should do what you like :).

Embrace the sun
by UrfaK

Comment by Jutilda:
This is incredible. I love it.

eunuch-isms
by UrfaK

Comment by see:
Thank you for sharing the story, I found it interesting. I also like the way you highlighted your subjects, separating 2 worlds that cohabitate without notice of each other.

Time for Tea
by UrfaK

Comment by see:
This is wonderful, at first glance I thought a overlay applied, but no, these rich textures are there already, your post skills are impressive. I can almost smell and taste the air, wow..

Land of Fairies
by UrfaK

Comment by scooter97:
This is just wonderful!

At Work
by UrfaK

Comment by pointandshoot:
I love drive-by shots, a game of chance with few winners. I get the impression every tool here is necessary, as was your choice to present it in color. This is a winner.

At Work
by UrfaK

Comment by tanguera:
This is such a busy shot. I think a more narrow focus, or a narrower subject selection would have improved this shot. Too much competing for my attention, and it feels oversharpened.

At Work
by UrfaK

Comment by paynekj:
I find this image fascinating to look at. The composition works for me.

Prayer
by UrfaK

Comment by TrollMan:
Congrats with a top 10 finish. Very well deserved!!