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07/18/2005 06:57:10 PM · #1 |
My Dad is 73, he has not seen this shot yet, I really like the tight crop and feel it emphasises his 'lived in' look?
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07/18/2005 07:06:07 PM · #2 |
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07/18/2005 07:07:08 PM · #3 |
I really like it. It's a creative crop, and a great expression. I don't know how the subjet will feel about it, LOL. It sure does show the "high mileage."
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07/18/2005 07:07:37 PM · #4 |
Looks a teensy bit bright on the nose still, especially in comparison with the whole low-key look. Detail is fine, crop is perfectly viable and really your call.
I'm more interested in your duotone details: colors and curves used, and maybe you could post the original grayscale for comparison. I'd prefer to open up the dark tones just a bit without sacrificing the overall look. |
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07/18/2005 07:15:18 PM · #5 |
Wonderful shot. I say keep the dark tones --- I like it how it is. I do agree that the brightness of the nose is a bit distracting, however. Have you also thought of possibly flipping it horizontally. This is something that I overlook a lot, but I think compositionally, when using diagonals like this it is best to start in the upper left corner and then leading into the rest of the frame. I gave it a go in PS and I liked it better immediately. Of course this is personal preference. I do warn you though, at first, a horizontal crop may look really awkward and different since you are so used to looking at it in the orientation that it is currently in, but it is worth a looksee methinks. :)
Now besides my blabberin' this is a wonderful shot. After you make final adjustments I can definitely see myself fav-ing it --- I REALLY like it (no pressure of course)!
Thanks for sharing it.
Lee
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07/19/2005 12:28:06 PM · #6 |
Thanks for your comments peeps! Tranquil, that rotation did look bizarre at first but it does kind of grow on you, thanks for the tip. Own up time GeneralE, I was in my playing mood so didn't pay two much attention to the effects, colours were black and a lightish purple and curves was just a pull down from the left.
I see what peeps mean about the nose, whilst overexposed it doesn't look blown on my monitor.
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07/19/2005 12:35:36 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Thanks for your comments peeps! Tranquil, that rotation did look bizarre at first but it does kind of grow on you, thanks for the tip. Own up time GeneralE, I was in my playing mood so didn't pay two much attention to the effects, colours were black and a lightish purple and curves was just a pull down from the left.
I see what peeps mean about the nose, whilst overexposed it doesn't look blown on my monitor. |
it doesn't look blown out on mine either.
great shot! has a very 'stock photography' feel to it. love the detail you were able to capture. how close were you when you shot this and with what lens? sorry if you already posted this info, i'm too lazy to check.
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07/19/2005 12:44:19 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by saintaugust:
it doesn't look blown out on mine either.
great shot! has a very 'stock photography' feel to it. love the detail you were able to capture. how close were you when you shot this and with what lens? sorry if you already posted this info, i'm too lazy to check. |
Thanks Jeff, was about 15 feet using the 100-400L @400, f/5.6, 100ISO and 1/200 sec
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