Technically, the B&W conversion need some more contrast and finding a white point. Content-wise, I wasn't so interested in the shot until I noticed the apparition of a shadow emerging from the back of the skateboard. It brings a third character into the frame and it adds a "devil may care" aspect to the image that makes it fun.
Technically, the B&W conversion need some more contrast and finding a white point. Content-wise, I wasn't so interested in the shot until I noticed the apparition of a shadow emerging from the back of the skateboard. It brings a third character into the frame and it adds a "devil may care" aspect to the image that makes it fun.
Can you elaborate on finding a white point?
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I'm not a technician, but the conversion is grey. There are some deep blacks but no contrasting white areas. Basically, I'd like it to *pop* a little more. Also I think the composition is on the left two-thirds of the image. Maybe a square crop could add to the story: Skateboard-Shadow, Youth, Maturity.
I'm not a technician, but the conversion is grey. There are some deep blacks but no contrasting white areas. Basically, I'd like it to *pop* a little more. Also I think the composition is on the left two-thirds of the image. Maybe a square crop could add to the story: Skateboard-Shadow, Youth, Maturity.
Thanks. So basically up the contrast?
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
Love the expression on the old guys face. Nice capture!!
I agree with Michswiss that a square crop might work well with this. As is, though, there is room for the skateboarder to move on by and out of the picture. So I don't know. You'd have to try it out and see what you think.
Increasing the contrast wouldn't hurt.
Virginia
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I liked this shot when you first posted it for the challenge, but I like it even more now
I love the contrast of the two males--the pursed lips on the older gentleman says it all, and the kid is priceless.
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Nice shot and good fun to look at.
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Can you elaborate on finding a white point?
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
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I'm not a technician, but the conversion is grey. There are some deep blacks but no contrasting white areas. Basically, I'd like it to *pop* a little more. Also I think the composition is on the left two-thirds of the image. Maybe a square crop could add to the story: Skateboard-Shadow, Youth, Maturity.
Thanks. So basically up the contrast?
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
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I agree with Michswiss that a square crop might work well with this. As is, though, there is room for the skateboarder to move on by and out of the picture. So I don't know.
Increasing the contrast wouldn't hurt.
Virginia
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