Softened this but maybe took the highlights too far. I like the softness but maybe too much ?? Not sure..
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pushtoexit Member  219 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario More info | May 07, 2006 19:09 | #1 Softened this but maybe took the highlights too far. I like the softness but maybe too much ?? Not sure.. HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Meaty0 Goldmember  3,519 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia More info | May 07, 2006 23:00 | #2 Wow...I love this shot...as is. I'm sure there's probably a whole bunch of technical faults with it...but for some reason, it has character that appeals to me. Keep it! Frame it!
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TooManyHobbies Goldmember  2,734 posts Likes: 137 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA! More info | The HK sets the mode. Great shot. I'd only would selectively soften it though. Use the dream glow technique and mask out what you want to keep detail in like hair, eyes, jewelry, etc. Or sharpen using selective masks like Edge, HPF, Red, etc. Adjust opacity of the soften and/or sharpen layer to achieve desired look. ~ Jeff
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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop  7,546 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA More info | May 07, 2006 23:11 | #4 There is such a thing as artistic license, which would excuse the blown out highlights in this case. However, the red cast is a little too much, in my opinion. Bob
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Meaty0 Goldmember 3,519 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia More info | Robert_Lay wrote: However, the red cast is a little too much, in my opinion. Otherwise, I really like the pose, the composition and the mood. Congratulations! Bob, you've just ruined it for me now
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TeeWhy "Monkey's uncle"  10,596 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA More info | May 07, 2006 23:20 | #6 It's a very personal thing. For me a touch less softness, but I think it looks ok. Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/
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JaertX Goldmember  2,018 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, Texas More info | May 07, 2006 23:32 | #7 I agree with Meaty...B&W would make this look nice. Took a stab at it:  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Jason - I use Canon and stuff
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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop 7,546 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA More info | JaertX wrote: I agree with Meaty...B&W would make this look nice. Took a stab at it: (converted to B&W, a little lightening of the edges, lightened the dark spot on her hair and her eyes to bring them out a bit more and added some film grain) Not the best conversion, but this capture is way too good...the blown highlights is a very unimportant technical flaw for a picture this good. Thanks for sharing! Now, you have what I call the "classic" high key image - although the grain is a little heavy Bob
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JaertX Goldmember 2,018 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, Texas More info | Robert_Lay wrote: Now, you have what I call the "classic" high key image - although the grain is a little heavy  yeah, yeah...it was shot on iso 800 pushed two stops! (okay, but hey, I said it was quick! Jason - I use Canon and stuff
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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop 7,546 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA More info | JaertX wrote: yeah, yeah...it was shot on iso 800 pushed two stops! (okay, but hey, I said it was quick!  )Hey, I did not mean that as a criticism. Bob
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JD. Member  60 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Redondo Beach, CA More info | May 09, 2006 00:23 | #11 Yes. http://www.sbsessions.com
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Meaty0 Goldmember 3,519 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia More info | Robert_Lay wrote: Hey, I did not mean that as a criticism. I have tons of Tri-X negatives with equal or greater grain of Greek Belly Dancers performing in the Acropolis in downtown Baltimore. It's just that I was a little confused about why there was any grain at all in this shot. Tri-X!! Brrrrrrr <shakes head in horror>
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chrnat Senior Member  433 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi More info | May 09, 2006 07:10 | #13 I like this, and the grain works for me. I would in Tri-X days have darkenned the top corners in the dark room with my hand made burning wand? Canon 1DX & 5d
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All I can see is the red cast. Your eye doesn't miss much does it?