Still new to Greyscale

[Towert7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2186666874_7462e38035.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/towert7/2186666874/)
(Color version here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/towert7/2186665558/))

I shot this scene, but wasn't happy with the result because the DOF was just too narrow and it didn't *look* right. I still liked this setup, so I tried this again with a much larger DOF by using my flash. I was much more pleased with the second try seen here.

When I desaturated the colors from the original, the body of the Ukulele was too dark for my tastes. I knew what I was aiming for when I viewed only the Red Channel. To get the body darker, I pushed the lightness of the reds a lot, and then desaturated the image. By doing this the body became much lighter and now stands out instead of blending with the neck and couch. By increasing the brightness of the body, we also get to see more grain in the wood which is a great plus.

The light reflecting off the strings adds a different effect.

See anything obvious that would make this picture stand out more?
I appreciate any help!
~Thanks

[Radtech1]

What post processing program are you using?

[Towert7]

What post processing program are you using?


Photoshop CS1.

[chauncey]

I think that your background is a problem as the neck of the guitar disappears into the black dropcloth.

Try experimenting with different colors. It's a good idea, just needs refined. Also, try sheet music, might look better.

PS-maybe if you left the dropcloth and put the papers under the neck??

[Broncobear]

The issue with greyscale is the seperation of dark objects without over contrasting (in PP), generally I found a good lighting setup is the main key that helps...but then you have to look out for shadows and flares.