band shot (comments on processing?)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/05/2006 11:18:49 PM · #1

So I don't process things 'clean' so much, and I haven't had so much experience processing things out of my dSLR yet, I was just wondering what you guys thought of this image?

original:

after:

I'm not sure I like it as dark as I made it, but it was kind of hard because there were a lot of overblown areas. Any suggestions?

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

09/05/2006 11:20:32 PM · #2

Either one is nice imo. I like BW photos but I don't know if it adds anything to process it that way. Think the shot overall would be a little snappier if the hands were in focus and not the guys tshirt. Processing looks good though, nice job.

shawntay07

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/05/2006 11:28:21 PM · #3

I really like the black and white one. It really stands out to me. Nice processing.

09/05/2006 11:35:03 PM · #4

Thanks for your comments.

I really wish I used a wider DOF so I could have had his hands in focus as well, but I haven't gotten the hang of shooting on the fly with this camera yet. I like his shirt and the details like his necklace and hair in sharp focus, and I suppose his hands look like they have a little bit of motion blur on them so I don't take is as too much of a tragedy...but it's definitely something I'll look out for in future shots.

I'm working on somewhat of a series, so I have a bunch of shots of this band; I thought I'd like to have a few black and white shots and I think this pose just worked well as black and white. When I have the other ones done I'll post them up as well, too.

09/07/2006 11:21:44 PM · #5

NEW

finally got around to processing another shot from that day. any comments?

original:

after:

thanks.

(i cloned in some 'background' in order to give definition to his right shoulder; the shirt was blending in too much :D)

Message edited by author 2006-09-07 23:22:17.