Learning from the master...

jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
edited January 27, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
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Thank you very much for viewing.

Nikon D70, 50mm f1.8D lens, Exposure at f4 at 1/60 of a second in Manual Mode, 2 light source setup, NEF to JPEG conversion via ACDSEE Pro.
Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2011
    Love it, and love Ansel Adams.
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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2011
    Sexy6Chick wrote: »
    Love it, and love Ansel Adams.

    Thanks for viewing, Natalie. From a fellow Ansel fan. thumb.gif
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    I LOVE that photo (yours) :) I have one similar...of my parents but looking vintage. but I really like the detail here. For something simple there is a lot to see!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Jiro,

    I really like this comp, but because our eyes are drawn to contrast first (and in a monotone image, bright color(s) would definitely qualify as contrast), I would sure consider this image a very good candidate for B&W treatment. That red book cover/spine draws my eye like a magnet away from the intended subject.

    YMMV...
    Randy
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Eia wrote: »
    I LOVE that photo (yours) :) I have one similar...of my parents but looking vintage. but I really like the detail here. For something simple there is a lot to see!

    Thanks, Eia. I'm glad you like this. Thanks for viewing. :D
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    rwells wrote: »
    Jiro,

    I really like this comp, but because our eyes are drawn to contrast first (and in a monotone image, bright color(s) would definitely qualify as contrast), I would sure consider this image a very good candidate for B&W treatment. That red book cover/spine draws my eye like a magnet away from the intended subject.

    YMMV...

    Randy, thanks as always for viewing my posts and commenting. I'll convert this to b&w later and I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks a lot, brother. thumb.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Randy, how's this? OK?

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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Jiro,

    For me this is much better thumb.gif


    I know that you like selective color, and what really counts ~ is what the photographers image goals are ~ but I think that in B&W form, your comp is strong enough given your use of the rule of thirds, to draw the eyes to the glasses without the coloration.

    Again, YMMV...

    I certainly applaud you for all your experimentation thumb.gif
    Randy
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Thanks again, Randy. 3rd version in full b&w coming up! wings.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    The black/white is winner.....well done jirothumb.gif
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Azzaro wrote: »
    The black/white is winner.....well done jirothumb.gif

    Thanks for viewing and for the warm comment, Gary. :D your egret series are really great! thumb.gif
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  • NihilationNihilation Registered Users Posts: 75 Big grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Have you tried desaturating the red book cover about 70% to keep a little color? Or is it still too distracting?
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Nihilation wrote: »
    Have you tried desaturating the red book cover about 70% to keep a little color? Or is it still too distracting?

    Well, it still does get some attention to it so it's either in full color or no red at all. :D But I like your idea. If I may say, I kinda like that small hint of red tint on the eyeglass lens alone. I'll be making a full b&w version later. Thanks for the comment, Nihilation. thumb.gif
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  • TenThirteenTenThirteen Registered Users Posts: 488 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    I like the small hint of color in the glasses, I don't think it screams 'selective coloring' at all. IMHO, keep it this way :D
    Canon Fan
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Well, you're just blowing me away with all this excellence. I'm with you here....I like the touch of red on the lens of the glasses. I tell you, Jiro, you sure accomplish a lot with minimal set-up facilities.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    TenThirteen wrote: »
    I like the small hint of color in the glasses, I don't think it screams 'selective coloring' at all. IMHO, keep it this way :D

    Thank you! I am really glad you saw it in the same way I do. Thanks! :D
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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    black mamba wrote: »
    Well, you're just blowing me away with all this excellence. I'm with you here....I like the touch of red on the lens of the glasses. I tell you, Jiro, you sure accomplish a lot with minimal set-up facilities.

    Take care,

    Tom

    Thank you very much, Tom. I wish I could buy some SB speedlites right now but it's out of the budget. Here is my setup for this one. It's simple, but I'm really learning a lot with regards to lighting setup here. I always appreciate your warm comment and suggestion on my work, Tom. Thank you very much again. :D

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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2011
    Nice work on both of them thumb.gif
    Mary
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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Nice work on both of them thumb.gif

    Thank you very much for the comment, Mary. And thank you for viewing. :D
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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