11th Hour Critique Please - DPChallenge Forums

11/19/2002 04:55:13 PM · #1

Yes, I do things always at the 11th hour it seems. I have a photo that I want to use for a Thanksgiving card to send to friends and family. Will you please take a look at it and tell me what you think? Also, I am thinking about writing the words, Happy Thanksgiving on the photo -- would that be ok? Here it is. Thanks!Thanksgiving Photo

puppet10

Canon Digital IXUS

11/19/2002 05:12:05 PM · #2

Nice still life. I think you could put the words on the photo, if the font was right.

I notice a slight color cast to the pic, but I'm guessing its intentional (if i remove it it seems a bit harsher); if not i could post an adjusted photo to show what I mean.

11/19/2002 05:15:49 PM · #3

Originally posted by puppet10:
Nice still life. I think you could put the words on the photo, if the font was right.

I notice a slight color cast to the pic, but I'm guessing its intentional (if i remove it it seems a bit harsher); if not i could post an adjusted photo to show what I mean.

Yes, please show me what you mean. There shouldn't be any color cast so whatever it is is not intentional. Thanks

BigSmiles

Canon EOS-10D

11/19/2002 05:32:11 PM · #4

There's a bit of a green cast to your image. Nothing major, just a little bit green.

11/19/2002 05:35:16 PM · #5

Now that you said green, I know what it is. I don't know why I couldn't see it myself. I used flourescent lighting! I'm going to reshoot tonight and I will adjust my white balance accordingly.

Sonifo

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

11/19/2002 07:24:29 PM · #6

Maybe put some fall leaves instead of flowers.

jimmsp

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon

11/19/2002 08:44:07 PM · #7

I really like the photo for what it is and how it is done. 3 thumbs up. However, I would be tempted to lighten it just a little for a card

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon

11/19/2002 09:52:23 PM · #8

Originally posted by jimmsp:
I really like the photo for what it is and how it is done. 3 thumbs up. However, I would be tempted to lighten it just a little for a card

Thank you for the advice. I will lighten it up! Thank you also for the 3 thumbs up! :)

puppet10

Canon Digital IXUS

11/19/2002 09:56:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by joanns:
Originally posted by puppet10:
[i]Nice still life. I think you could put the words on the photo, if the font was right.

I notice a slight color cast to the pic, but I'm guessing its intentional (if i remove it it seems a bit harsher); if not i could post an adjusted photo to show what I mean.

Yes, please show me what you mean. There shouldn't be any color cast so whatever it is is not intentional. Thanks

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Here's the original-

I think the original would make a better card because its less harsh than the adjusted one.

BigSmiles

Canon EOS-10D

11/19/2002 10:45:59 PM · #10

I disagree. I think the updated version is 100% better. The added contrast really adds a little extra spark to the image. You lose a lot of the richness in the flowers and other parts of the pumpkin if you leave it the way it was.

jimmsp

Canon EOS-60D

11/19/2002 11:04:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by BigSmiles:
I disagree. I think the updated version is 100% better. The added contrast really adds a little extra spark to the image. You lose a lot of the richness in the flowers and other parts of the pumpkin if you leave it the way it was.

I agree with you on this choice. The updated version has some of that extra brightness I was looking for. And I prefer the way the green leaves pop out just a little more.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

11/19/2002 11:13:41 PM · #12

Originally posted by jimmsp:
Originally posted by BigSmiles:
[i]I disagree. I think the updated version is 100% better. The added contrast really adds a little extra spark to the image. You lose a lot of the richness in the flowers and other parts of the pumpkin if you leave it the way it was.

I agree with you on this choice. The updated version has some of that extra brightness I was looking for. And I prefer the way the green leaves pop out just a little more.
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I agree too. My first thought was that it was very dark. Even the lightened-up version is still dark -- the pumpkin is better, but I think the leaves blend into the background. If you're going to print this on a home printer, that will be even more of an issue.

If you are going to reshoot anyway, perhaps you could add a very very diffused light above and to the left of the layout. That might help add color to the flowers and leaves and should still leave the background dark and keep the highlight on the pumpkin. Just a thought.

-- Rob 8)

11/20/2002 11:11:14 AM · #13

Thank you puppet 10 for taking the time to do this. I totally like your version better! I couldn't take an new version without the green tint because my flowers are wilted and all the leaves are dried out. Guess I should have put it in water?:) Anyway, I'm going back to my original photo in PS and will try to get it as close to yours as possible. It really is much, much better!

Everybody else...thank you so much for your help.

Kavey

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

11/20/2002 11:23:12 AM · #14

Hi Joann
I like the picture very much though find it very dark, even on the brightened version.
If you do reshoot would be worth looking into lighting options.
Also, I have to say I am not keen on the orange border and shape of border but that's just a personal preference.
Nice work!
Kavey

11/20/2002 11:55:01 AM · #15

Originally posted by Kavey:
Hi Joann
I like the picture very much though find it very dark, even on the brightened version.
If you do reshoot would be worth looking into lighting options.
Also, I have to say I am not keen on the orange border and shape of border but that's just a personal preference.
Nice work!
Kavey

Thank you for helping Kavey. I don't like the border either because I think it's too thick. I am going to reduce the size.

Kavey

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

11/20/2002 12:10:14 PM · #16

Hey us Dimage 7i users have to stick together!

(Says she who has taken 3 test shots total on the thing since purchase)

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

11/20/2002 12:13:28 PM · #17

Originally posted by Kavey:
Hey us Dimage 7i users have to stick together!

(Says she who has taken 3 test shots total on the thing since purchase)

Dimage 7i *droooooooooooooooooool*

You are going to LOVE it. I've had mine for 4 months and am still surprising myself with new features.

-- Rob 8)

Kavey

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

11/20/2002 12:50:39 PM · #18

Originally posted by Kavey:
Hey us Dimage 7i users have to stick together!

Originally posted by muckpond:
Dimage 7i *droooooooooooooooooool*

You are going to LOVE it. I've had mine for 4 months and am still surprising myself with new features.

Coooooool! When I have a weekend free will get stuck in!