Hi there, my intro photo's

Hi my name is Marius, I'm from South Africa, these are my first photos posted in this forum.

Marius

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Welcome! Nice photos, though they seem just a bit soft. Keep up the good work!

Being new here, does the images lose some sharpness in resizing.The originals are pin sharp. I'm also surprized about the softness.

welcome ! I am not a pro but have heard others speak of losing some sharpness during the conversion/resize. I love the first pic just wish the fabric or what ever it is was not right in front of her mouth. Beautiful model though and nice job.

Greg

MBPhotography wrote in post #2220149
Being new here, does the images lose some sharpness in resizing.The originals are pin sharp. I'm also surprized about the softness.

Yes, they do. To check it out resize an image to web size and then click on 'sharpen' or 'sharpen edges', the image will seem to pop back into focus. I find that sharpen edges does a good job on most resized images, but you may prefer to use unsharp mask which is more controllable, if a little slower.

I love your 1st image but it has some problems. #1 It was pointed out about focus, depth of field problems ... I only see one which is her ring that is not in focus and never was. So processing did nothing to deteriate the focus on it. Watch your depth on foreground. Background can go out with no problems.

The color balance is way off. The white area behind her draws the eyes away from her. It would have been better if the jeans and white were also covered up with the same beautiful material.

I'll post my version if you give permission.

Welcaome Marius. These are very nice. I really like #1.

Welcome to POTN!

MBPhotography wrote in post #2220149
Being new here, does the images lose some sharpness in resizing.The originals are pin sharp. I'm also surprized about the softness.

Resizing is always a sharpness killer. I generally apply USM with a small radius (around 0.5) after resizing for web use.

These are great shots #1 is my fav, #2 looks like she is tired a little slumped over, maybe a different and more relaxed pose would help. Softness is OK, if that is your style. Good job overall.

the first picture is excellent. i just wish her eyes in the first one stood out like the do in the second. if she would have sat up a bit more in the second maybe her her pretty bra would pop out of her top. again, love those eyes

You're welcome to post your version , BTW where do you click the tab for "IMAGE EDITING OK"

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment

MBPhotography wrote in post #2224168
You're welcome to post your version , BTW where do you click the tab for "IMAGE EDITING OK"

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment

"User CP", then "Edit Profile". That option is about 2/3 down the page.

I agree, though... nice shots.

Thank you

Ok, here is my version. Besides what I mentioned before, look for other subtle changes.

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I love the shots. #2 she needs her shoulders back.

I PS'd #1, increase in curves, and increase in contrast. What do you think?

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