Is the color off? - DPChallenge Forums

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

04/12/2010 08:39:57 PM · #1

I was wondering if the color is off on this. I've been having to edit on a laptop that's not calibrated. Or...is the lower score because the focusing looks sharper on the basket than on his face?

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

04/12/2010 08:45:06 PM · #2

Both, I think. His face does appear somewhat soft and overly reddish. I tried editing on my netbook a couple of months back while I was traveling. I gave up as the screen was pathetic for accurate photo editing. It was ok for reviewing and perhaps casual snapshots.

David Ey

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

04/12/2010 08:47:25 PM · #3

I agree, and the lad's back is too bright or washed out. Honestly, this doesn't look like your usual high quality work.

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

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

04/12/2010 08:49:58 PM · #4

I'll second the red face and the washed out back. It appears the blue is pumped up because the grass looks bluish green. Could it be a bad white balance maybe?? Is this shot in JPG mode? Perhaps you can go back and fix it in RAW...

04/12/2010 09:30:31 PM · #5

Originally posted by David Ey:

I agree, and the lad's back is too bright or washed out. Honestly, this doesn't look like your usual high quality work.

Why thank you!

04/12/2010 09:33:10 PM · #6

Originally posted by EL-ROI:

I shot it in RAW. But like I said, this laptop isn't calibrated. As soon as I can get on my other computer, I'm going to try and fix it. I think it can be done a little better. It was a quick shot at an Easter egg hunt and he cried through the whole thing. LOL