Trying a different style in post processing

[clengster_77]

this is my first time posting here in the Critique Corner. i need your honest opinions. what can you say about this kind of post processing? you think this will work? thanks in advance :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/cjsales_photography/dirty_small.jpg

[Kerrits]

I really like it. I think most of us goes through phases of what we like and not. Recently I really like the desaturated, slightly flatter, almost vintage look. It also seems like you applied some kind of texture to it?
Overall I really like the image.

[clengster_77]

thanks! right now i'm trying that style. i turned my on cam saturation to 0. i'm starting to like the desaturated look. i am also trying experiment on some brushes and textures like what you see in the picture. any more opinions please

[Robert_Lay]

I will base my comments on the upper immage only.

This image has a yellow cast, which may or may not have been intentional - we have no way of knowing. However, it seems to set a flavor for the piece that is consistent with the architecture and the environment. The image also seems to be overly contrasty in that there are both blown out highlights and blocked up shadows.

I also think that we are being asked the wrong question here. This image has an overall style. even before we get into the issue of pp, that is unique and noteworthy. Everything about the image, the composition, the poses, the setting and the interest, are all working well together and making a superb image. I like the style, because it seems to convey a family unity and genuine happiness that is rarely found in a photograph.

[clengster_77]

thank you for your commment