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04/26/2004 06:56:45 PM · #1 |
Please look and tell me what you do/don't like:
//www.productionanimal.com/HPIM0129B.jpg |
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04/26/2004 06:58:21 PM · #2 |
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04/26/2004 06:59:13 PM · #3 |
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04/26/2004 07:05:00 PM · #4 |
Personally, I think you are definitely on the right track...although i do think that whatever filter you used on this was probably not necessary...
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04/26/2004 07:06:58 PM · #5 |
| i played with the levels a little in ps, grayscale, then put a duotone on it. should i leave it b/w or should i leave it color and do something else? what would you do with a picture like this? |
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04/26/2004 07:25:56 PM · #6 |
| Why did you decide to use a duotone on it? Are you going for a specific look? Normally (which doesnt mean always) you usually see portraits in color, black and white, or a sepia duotone. |
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04/26/2004 07:46:10 PM · #7 |
| i dunno why i chose what i did. i guess i just always see portraits in sepia, b/w or color so wanted to do somethin different. but i see your point. in color, it just seems to be another head shot. in b/w it wasn't contrasting enough even when i played with levels. i can put it back to b/w and then see what y'all think... |
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04/26/2004 07:54:16 PM · #8 |
Wonderful head shot. Nice relaxed look. It's had to say if the exposure was right because of the funky filter you applied to it.
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04/26/2004 07:55:45 PM · #9 |
| can someone tell me how to post a pic straight up on this board like tranquil did for me? |
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04/26/2004 07:57:05 PM · #10 |
| and thanks, jacko, coming from you that means a lot. ive really like your primary colored champagne glasses. i showed it to my fiance the other day. yes, this is my fiance...christal. |
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04/26/2004 08:01:29 PM · #11 |
| I like the look. I am guessing the filter caused the very bright look on her face. I would tone that down a little personally, I agree with the other comment that it is a nice relaxed look. If you are going for something different sometimes it is fun to shoot at an off angle either high or low. Good work and I can't wait to see more. I am a new member too so good luck. |
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04/26/2004 08:08:03 PM · #12 |
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04/26/2004 08:08:55 PM · #13 |
| original and b/w. any other comments? at least i figured out how to post a pic:) yah! |
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04/26/2004 08:09:27 PM · #14 |
B&W is definitely the most effective here.
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04/26/2004 08:10:19 PM · #15 |
| thanks, cdaveygo, i will try the off angle, high, low. that's a great idea. |
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04/26/2004 08:10:41 PM · #16 |
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04/26/2004 08:13:38 PM · #17 |
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04/26/2004 08:37:02 PM · #18 |
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04/26/2004 08:53:02 PM · #19 |
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04/26/2004 09:40:43 PM · #20 |
Matt, the expressions here are excellent... but on both of these two captures of the little girl, the background prevents a very good shot from being a great shot. In both, you have background elements intersecting the girl's head. Also, in the second shot your horizon is clearly not level... a simple rotation in Photoshop would fix this.
I know many times, I have ruined a shot (or kept it from being the best it could be) simply by failing to pay attention to technical or background elements. I suspect this is true of many beginning to intermediate photographers.
You clearly have a good eye, and that is something that can't be taught. Start taking a moment to look beyond your subject, and you should be able to take your photography to the next level.
-Terry
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04/26/2004 09:47:22 PM · #21 |
excellent! thanks terry! you are absolutely right!
QUESTIONS:
1. i have the hp 935 and there are only the following as far as aperature settings: 2.5 and 5.5. also, there are portrait, action, landscape and auto focus settings. i dont know what aperature those shoot at. so my question is this: ive been playing with these setting but cant seem to get the subject focused with the background blurry as a portrait shot would normall be...any suggestions?
2. any other suggestions on fixin this second shot? |
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04/26/2004 10:28:37 PM · #22 |
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04/26/2004 10:28:53 PM · #23 |
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04/26/2004 10:33:29 PM · #24 |
Much! Of course, the real key is to see that while you're still out in the field, so you don't end up having to cut out elements you wanted in the image in order to correct something else. The pole is still there, of course... again that could be fixed in Photoshop but the real key to improving is to get accustomed to looking for those types of things before clicking the shutter release
Still, I love this girl's impression... you've really captured her personality! :)
-Terry
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04/26/2004 10:40:49 PM · #25 |
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