This is my first attempt at something like this. How can I improve it?
neacail Goldmember  More info | Mar 25, 2014 20:17 | #1 This is my first attempt at something like this. How can I improve it? Shelley
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Mar 25, 2014 20:24 | #2 I think the execution seems fine, looks like you got exactly what you set out to. I don't find the carving that exciting though. 6D | EF 35 f2 IS | EF 50 f1.4 | EF 85 f1.8 | EF 135 f2.0
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Thanks, chubbyone. I think it loses something in black and white, but I'm not fond of the actual background colour.  I wanted the carving to be a bit soft. I don't know if it is too soft? Shelley
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BigLobowski Goldmember  More info | How luminescent would it be if lit from behind? There seems to be a hint of "grain" to the stone at the lower portions of both torsos - adjust contrast levels/clarity to try and bring that out? Maybe more dramatic lighting to enhance the curves and contours through more shadow/highlights, as the colour and tone seems fairly even. Just thinking out loud... - Ken
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Mar 26, 2014 09:23 | #5 BigLobowski wrote in post #16786489  How luminescent would it be if lit from behind? There seems to be a hint of "grain" to the stone at the lower portions of both torsos - adjust contrast levels/clarity to try and bring that out? Maybe more dramatic lighting to enhance the curves and contours through more shadow/highlights, as the colour and tone seems fairly even. Just thinking out loud...  I think I am going to try as you suggest, and play with the lighting a bit. I used my Optex Portable Studio for this shot, which provides really even light.  The more interesting aspects of the piece are noticeable. I hate the background, but I don't have black, which is what I think I'd like to use. The carving is a piece from my personal collection, which was done by a dear friend of mine. He's not overly fond of it, but I love it. Shelley
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Woodworker Goldmember 2,176 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: East Midlands, England More info | Mar 26, 2014 09:54 | #6 I really like the piece of art and think that your original B&W version is the best so far - In fact I like it David
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Mar 26, 2014 10:18 | #7 Woodworker wrote in post #16787583 I really like the piece of art and think that your original B&W version is the best so far - In fact I like it In your colour edits, the blue background is hideous! Yes. "Hideous" is an apt description. EMBED PREVENTED CUSTOM DOWNLOAD SIZE LIMIT 2.5 MB EXCEEDED: 2.79 MB http://i1035.photobucket.com …312_BampW_zps73ec44dc.png I think I need to start over, though. Shelley
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Woodworker Goldmember 2,176 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: East Midlands, England More info | Mar 26, 2014 11:06 | #8 I'm glad you weren't offended David
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