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06/18/2004 04:55:26 PM · #1 |
My first portraits brought comments from members that I was manipulating images too much. Here's Jennifer at 18, before her first formal ball. Image softened with Elements 2 Distort/Diffuse Glow. More comments welcome - should I just use the unadulterated version?  |
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06/18/2004 04:57:53 PM · #2 |
| I like the glowing version myself, but I'm kind of a closet diffuse glow junkie anyway. ;o) Nice portrait, either one. |
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06/18/2004 04:58:14 PM · #3 |
I am a fan of the soft, diffused look. I like both. There is something about the first I am trying to figure out that bothers me, though. Not enough glow to differentiate it from just blurry? A little too soft of color range? I am sure others here can give you much better advice, but trying to help!
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06/18/2004 04:58:56 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
I like the glowing version myself, but I'm kind of a closet diffuse glow junkie anyway. ;o) Nice portrait, either one. |
You and I seem to have a lot of "closet" tendancies! Flowers, fuzzies, glows, . . . .
Message edited by author 2004-06-18 16:59:10.
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06/18/2004 05:16:18 PM · #5 |
I like the first one as well. I like freckles, but the softening (and the crop) on the first one tends to soften the cute look and give this a more grown up feel, which young teens like.
In the full shot the pose doesn't look comfortable to me and I'm not too crazy about the gown. I don't know if it's the color or the fit?
Just my thoughts.
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06/18/2004 05:30:11 PM · #6 |
First pic, too much glow or not enough warmth and contrast, perhaps both. Try going lighter on the glow or warming the shot up a touch with levels before you apply the effect...
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06/18/2004 08:38:52 PM · #7 |
I thought at first that the first one needed a bit more contrast.. but then I thought it has this wonderful appeal as it is.
The pose/portrait is beautiful, and of course, your subject is, but the expression you caught really makes it.
I am torn about the technical aspects, yet emotionally feel it is wonderful.
Nice job! |
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