I think this shot might be more compelling in B&W, John.
I see the intensity you are trying to demonstrate, but find the color not cooperating. B&W might help draw attention to the drama here better. Ya think??:):
Was the background done in post? Her hat looks wierd.
The subject itself is touching. It seems like she's in denial of maybe dimensia (and he's telling her *again* who he is) or another medical illness that isn't physically affecting.
I think this shot might be more compelling in B&W, John.
I see the intensity you are trying to demonstrate, but find the color not cooperating. B&W might help draw attention to the drama here better. Ya think??:):
Thanks for the idea. Might need to stew on this one a bit. I like the color of her face a lot; I think it tells a lot of the story: the puffy eyes, the habit of makeup. It's also what I looked at when I worked on the shot, but I see some other stuff might be distracting.
There is a slight blue cast which I decided to leave alone. Maybe if I fixed?
Was the background done in post? Her hat looks wierd.
The subject itself is touching. It seems like she's in denial of maybe dimensia (and he's telling her *again* who he is) or another medical illness that isn't physically affecting.
Yeah, I know what you mean about the hat. I retouched a bit around there to clean up the compo. It was quick and dirty to see if I really had something. Now I like the shot and with PF's comment about the color, I think I have the motivation for a second go.
I see the pale blue cast in the white sock on his(?) feet, when I clock the pixels, but I do not notice the cast otherwise.
I find the large area of blue jacket distracting - that is why I wondered about B&W. B&W would also allow the background to be less noticeable and the green of the grass would disappear also.
Maybe a closer crop on her face? Does the bench and their feet really add to the shot?
Maybe a closer crop on her face? Does the bench and their feet really add to the shot?
I'll make sure to try a B&W among other things. I tried some crops just now. His body language speaks volumes to me; I think it's at least 1/2 the story.
There is something here that I like a lot, but I don't know if this shot can be fixed to express it. I'll try tomorrow.
Suddenly and very unexpected, Bob found himself staring down a shot-gun barrel!
"Aaa hahaha! I'm killing myself! Do you get it, Gertrud? Aaaah hahaha! That story - hahaha - it's so DARN FUNNY!!! Hahahaa! Wanna hear it again? GIGGLE GIGGLE! You don't get the point, do ya, Gerty Girl. C'mon Gertrud... then the man says: no, but I have a... aaahahaha! Ok, I'll take it AGAIN......"
I love that take on it. I had a different, altogether more depressing idea of what was going on. The same old stupid argument which should have been dropped maybe 30 years ago but which has now taken on a life of its own and will never be done.
But that's such a bummer and your interpretation made me laugh out loud.
I love that take on it. I had a different, altogether more depressing idea of what was going on. The same old stupid argument which should have been dropped maybe 30 years ago but which has now taken on a life of its own and will never be done.
But that's such a bummer and your interpretation made me laugh out loud.
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I see the intensity you are trying to demonstrate, but find the color not cooperating. B&W might help draw attention to the drama here better. Ya think??:):
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The subject itself is touching. It seems like she's in denial of maybe dimensia (and he's telling her *again* who he is) or another medical illness that isn't physically affecting.
Thanks for the idea. Might need to stew on this one a bit. I like the color of her face a lot; I think it tells a lot of the story: the puffy eyes, the habit of makeup. It's also what I looked at when I worked on the shot, but I see some other stuff might be distracting.
There is a slight blue cast which I decided to leave alone. Maybe if I fixed?
Yeah, I know what you mean about the hat. I retouched a bit around there to clean up the compo. It was quick and dirty to see if I really had something. Now I like the shot and with PF's comment about the color, I think I have the motivation for a second go.
I find the large area of blue jacket distracting - that is why I wondered about B&W. B&W would also allow the background to be less noticeable and the green of the grass would disappear also.
Maybe a closer crop on her face? Does the bench and their feet really add to the shot?
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I'll make sure to try a B&W among other things. I tried some crops just now. His body language speaks volumes to me; I think it's at least 1/2 the story.
There is something here that I like a lot, but I don't know if this shot can be fixed to express it. I'll try tomorrow.
"Aaa hahaha! I'm killing myself! Do you get it, Gertrud? Aaaah hahaha! That story - hahaha - it's so DARN FUNNY!!! Hahahaa! Wanna hear it again? GIGGLE GIGGLE! You don't get the point, do ya, Gerty Girl. C'mon Gertrud... then the man says: no, but I have a... aaahahaha! Ok, I'll take it AGAIN......"
Nice shot, Rutt!
But that's such a bummer and your interpretation made me laugh out loud.
Migth need a new title.
"Not Funny"?