Self-Portrait - DPChallenge Forums

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

07/05/2004 11:19:13 AM · #1

I've just taken a self-portrait to go with my wife's that I submitted for the portrait challenge... let me know what you think!

Self:

Kate:

Many thanks,

Bob

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

07/05/2004 11:20:19 AM · #2

very cool bob. will u hang them side by side?

07/05/2004 11:21:17 AM · #3

Originally posted by Rooster:

very cool bob. will u hang them side by side?

We'll see! :-)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/05/2004 01:37:53 PM · #4

Bump... any more comments? :-)

soup

Canon EOS-30D

07/05/2004 02:04:55 PM · #5

why the pink background?
although overall they are both captivating photos.
EDIT - i could see the pink if both were done with the same BG, but that isn't the case.

Message edited by author 2004-07-05 14:05:31.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/05/2004 02:11:48 PM · #6

Originally posted by soup:

why the pink background?
although overall they are both captivating photos.
EDIT - i could see the pink if both were done with the same BG, but that isn't the case.

They are the same background... one was taken during daylight, the other at night and Photoshopped quite heavily. But thanks :-)

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/05/2004 02:34:06 PM · #7

i love the composition and the lighting on both shots and if the BG colors were a bit more similar they would look lovely hanging side by side. as they are, the colors seem to clash a bit, though...at least, to my eyes.

i'm not a big fan of the effect Neat Image has on skin, though. it's not as noticeable on her portrait because of the soft focus but it's evident on yours. no disrespect intended, i just feel that it removes all the character and texture of human skin and gives it an almost "mannequin" appearance.

just my opinion. :-)

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/05/2004 02:37:24 PM · #8

actually, the neat image on her image is the one that struck me more..but I do echo sher's observations. otherwise I do like the slightly different shades in the bg and the expressions on both your faces. :)

Message edited by author 2004-07-05 14:37:50.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/05/2004 02:47:05 PM · #9

Thanks, I know what you mean about the NeatImage thing, but if I had a flawless complexion, I wouldn't use it! Perhaps in the name of vanity I go a little too far with it... the same goes with Kate's portrait, I don't want her accusing me of taking unflattering portraits, so I smooth out any bad complexion as much as possible. I'll leave the character filled shots, literally with warts and all, for other people!

It's Kate's birthday coming up, and I was wondering if there's anything I can do with these two shots... maybe not a good idea if people feel that the bg colours clash. Anyone got any ideas?

menardmam

Canon EOS-30D

07/05/2004 02:47:25 PM · #10

Maybe b&w will make better picture than the pink cast photo now !... anyway cool !

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/05/2004 03:27:12 PM · #11

Originally posted by BobsterLobster:

hope you don't mind...i quickly did a little "replace color" adjustments in PS. mine is very raw work but i think with a little time, you could get the colors similar to Kate's portrait. anyway...just a suggestion. :-)