Color again

RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
edited March 8, 2010 in Street and Documentary
One from last week:

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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2010
    Ohh I like this Richard. I feel like I'm eavesdropping on the chatter of young women about the latest gossip. I especially like the reflection of the young man perfectly positioned in the glass to the right in relation to the girls. My only wish is that that darned blue garbage container wasn't in the frame. I like the colour but wonder if it might be less conspicuous in B&W.
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2010
    I'm liking this too. But I'm thinking that a square crop would work better from the right hand side.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2010
    Hey Richard,

    I like the whole thing. It's a " slice of life " shot as you saw it. The color brings all the elements out and accentuates the reality. Well done.

    Tom
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2010
    I like the color but my eye wants to look at the guy in reflection but
    then the blue trash can pulls me away, so with that try B&W maybe :D
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited March 6, 2010
    Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Some interesting suggestions. thumb.gif

    I tried several different crops on this one. I had actually "finished" it as a 3x2 anchored in the upper left corner, but decided that I didn't like blown bits at the bottom and I cropped it to a 17x10. I liked the color, so I didn't even try a B&W this time. I was aware of the garbage container when I took the shot, but there was no other angle that avoided it, unfortunately. You're right that it's a big distraction. After reading your comments, I tried B&W but if anything, the container seemed to be even more of a problem. If you want to play with conversions or crops, here's the original frame with only the default ACR settings:

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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited March 7, 2010
    I think you found a nice balance for this one Richard. :D Crisp sharp
    where ya want it & nice DOF. That young mans reflection really helps
    pull it off and no doubt the conversation at the table.
    Michael
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited March 8, 2010
    DaddyO wrote:
    I think you found a nice balance for this one Richard. :D Crisp sharp
    where ya want it & nice DOF. That young mans reflection really helps
    pull it off and no doubt the conversation at the table.

    Thanks, Michael. Glad you liked it.
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  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2010
    Beautiful, Richard
    If not now, when?
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited March 8, 2010
    rutt wrote:
    Beautiful, Richard

    Thanks, Rutt. thumb.gif
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