Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid'

karlos108 · 15th of May 2011 (Sun)

Just a shot I got at a Birthday party that I just loved, shooting wide at 2.8 and managed to nail the focus on the eyes and the bokeh was beautiful. Wish I could get every shot this good! Makes me wonder how much I would really love a 85mm 1.2

Wishful thinking I know.

Its sort of a candid shot, so haven't retouched the face. Left the lad a bid messy since he was happy enough running around at his party.

Would like an opinion on black & white conversion and colour - which one is preferred if you can take a second to comment.

1. Colour

Kaj.15.05.2011-colour-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr

2. Lightroom Black and White

Kaj.15.05.2011-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr

3. Photoshop Black and White - higher contrast

Kaj.15.05.2011-mono-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.
Karl.

Skrim17 · 15th of May 2011 (Sun)

I love the color, perfect timing.

bjgsix · 15th of May 2011 (Sun)

I 2nd the color, nice shot

Markd102 · 15th of May 2011 (Sun)

He looks guilty LOL.

Great pic.

blondine · 16th of May 2011 (Mon)

COLOR! love those eyes, great expression too.... now if I where to choose a b&w version it would be the 1st with a little contrast added...

karlos108 · 16th of May 2011 (Mon)

Thanks for the feedback folks!
Markd120 - He does look a little bit guilty in retrospect, but wasn't up to any mischief.....for a change!

15th of May 2011 (Sun)	#1
karlos108 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 82 IMAGE EDITING OK	Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid' Just a shot I got at a Birthday party that I just loved, shooting wide at 2.8 and managed to nail the focus on the eyes and the bokeh was beautiful. Wish I could get every shot this good! Makes me wonder how much I would really love a 85mm 1.2 Wishful thinking I know. Its sort of a candid shot, so haven't retouched the face. Left the lad a bid messy since he was happy enough running around at his party. Would like an opinion on black & white conversion and colour - which one is preferred if you can take a second to comment. 1. Colour Kaj.15.05.2011-colour-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr 2. Lightroom Black and White Kaj.15.05.2011-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr 3. Photoshop Black and White - higher contrast Kaj.15.05.2011-mono-0561 by karlos108, on Flickr Thanks for looking. Karl. __________________ flickr facebook

15th of May 2011 (Sun)	#2
Skrim17 The only TPBMer without a title. Enjoying my anonymity. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my tree Posts: 39,603 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid' I love the color, perfect timing. __________________ Crissa FOR SALE

15th of May 2011 (Sun)	#3
bjgsix Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tn Posts: 49 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid' I 2nd the color, nice shot __________________ Bridget http://photosbybridget.net/

15th of May 2011 (Sun)	#4
Markd102 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: S/E Victoria, Aus Posts: 434 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid' He looks guilty LOL. Great pic. __________________ 6D Gripped \| 7D Gripped \| 1000D \| 24-105 f4L IS \| 70-200 f2.8L IS II \| Σ 17-50 2.8 \| Nifty Fifty \| 430EX \| 600EX-RT

16th of May 2011 (Mon)	#5
blondine Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 1,269 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Birthday Boy - 2nd Birthday 'candid' COLOR! love those eyes, great expression too.... now if I where to choose a b&w version it would be the 1st with a little contrast added... __________________ Blondine Canon 5D Mark II ~ EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon 7D ~ Nifty 50 ~ EFS17-85mm IS USM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Birthday party candid shots	vasans	Kids & Family Talk	2	25th of August 2010 (Wed) 12:40
Dad's 50th Birthday/Grandpas 65th Birthday Party	zelseman	Kids & Family	6	29th of March 2009 (Sun) 10:19
Happy Birthday, Birthday girl!	Chris R/T	People	5	14th of December 2006 (Thu) 00:34
Birthday Party Candid	Thompsunshine	People	10	24th of June 2006 (Sat) 18:27
birthday candid	scotgasch	People	2	8th of January 2006 (Sun) 02:05