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pup
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:37
He just turned 85.

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/664033/1/65112146.21QU1oYt.527601.jpg
saravrose
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:43
this doesn't really work for me.. it's too dark around the eyes and the tight crop looks more accidental than composed..
monter
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:45
it's pretty dark. I can't see his eyes. Maybe a little PP will help...
Skrim17
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:46
He has a marvelous face, I'd love to see a shot just a tad farther out, nd maybe even a B&W?
pup
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:48
Hi ty for the c&c

Thanks.

B&W coming next.

Any better?

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/664033/1/65115978.2C8JdyVv.527602.jpg
pup
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 20:50
B&W

and yes the shot was more of an accident then composed.

thanks skrim, next time i see him ill get some more shots

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/664033/1/65116162.TbrzUYYv.527603.jpg
slatimer
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:00
I like the b&w a lot. Would love to see a little more contrast to really bring out the wonderful lines in his face
Mr. Clean
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:03
I hope you don't mind. Some quick Highlight/Shadow and tone adjustment. Overall though, I think it's a great composition. Great feeling and depth in your grandfather!
Agreed on the B&W, more contrast for a less washed out look. Try the Channel Mixer option in CS2, select monochrome and move the sliders till you get the desired effect!
pup
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:04
Hi slatimer, fellow new jersian

thanks mr clean

i added some contrast
i have ps 7 though

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/664033/1/65117071.RMI2yJFJ.527604.jpg
SurfKahakai
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:05
Flip the camera vertically when shooting close up portraits. It will get rid of the dead space on both sides of his head.
pup
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:23
will do surf... im totally new at portrait taking and want to learn... its fun :p
SurfKahakai
13th of August 2006 (Sun), 21:52
It's tons of fun, especially taking photos of the elderly. There's something about wrinkles and other imperfections that make portraits look so much better to me. That last edit makes it look great. Watch your white balance when you're shooting.
Mr. Clean
14th of August 2006 (Mon), 07:16
I think that B&W is great!

I had PS7 - Dont remember if it had the same highlight adjustment...
monter
14th of August 2006 (Mon), 09:43
Last black and white is my fav! great job!