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bfjr

rainbow

That don't look like no "Little Woman" to me...

bfjr

rainbow wrote:

That don't look like no "Little Woman" to me...

What ? Doesn't he look like he could use a good nurse

TonyCooper

I like the shot very much, but it seems awfully murky to me. I brought it into CS4 and opened a Levels adjustment layer. It's all bunched up in the darks. Pulling the lights over to the left makes a big difference to me.

The man, and his expression is a good catch, but the street sign in the frame really adds to the image. I can't really explain why, though. To catch that man, with that expression, just as he walks by the sign is a serindipitious extra.

rainbow

bfjr wrote:

What ? Doesn't he look like he could use a good nurse

Yeah -- to replace Nurse Rached.

Agree with Tony on working on the PP to improve the shot.

bfjr

TonyCooper wrote:

I like the shot very much, but it seems awfully murky to me. I brought it into CS4 and opened a Levels adjustment layer. It's all bunched up in the darks. Pulling the lights over to the left makes a big difference to me.

The man, and his expression is a good catch, but the street sign in the frame really adds to the image. I can't really explain why, though. To catch that man, with that expression, just as he walks by the sign is a serindipitious extra.

Yeah I know. I've been having lots of problems with my PP lately and can't put my finger on it.
I've had to make some major gear/computer changes so I know that's one problem.
No excuses of course and thanks for verifying it. I'll figure it out soon enough.
Glad you enjoy the image.
Here's a Redo:

bdcolen

bfjr wrote:

Yeah I know. I've been having lots of problems with my PP lately and can't put my finger on it.
I've had to make some major gear/computer changes so I know that's one problem.
No excuses of course and thanks for verifying it. I'll figure it out soon enough.
Glad you enjoy the image.
Here's a Redo:

Much, much better = and good shot! I might burn down the background, and the tree somewhat, and try to bring his face up a bit more.

bfjr

bdcolen wrote:

Much, much better = and good shot! I might burn down the background, and the tree somewhat, and try to bring his face up a bit more.

Thanks. I redid the image taking your suggestion.
Here's all three to compare
original


1st redo


following your suggestion


I do prefer the last one, but think/know I blew the original exposure which is complicating matters
for me. Guess I better slow down my grab shots

bdcolen

bfjr wrote:

Thanks. I redid the image taking your suggestion.

following your suggestion


I do prefer the last one, but think/know I blew the original exposure which is complicating matters
for me. Guess I better slow down my grab shots

Better, better, best! Now...try to take down the tree and stuff between the tree and him - but don't touch him...:ivar :ivar