another B&W try

Elaine

I posted this about 5 months ago in color...here it is as a conversion. (My 5 year old son.) I think if I had used a touch of flash, his under-eye area would have turned out better (I'm learning), but as a conversion, I would appreciate any C&C! Thanks!

Elaine

Scott_Quier

Not seeing an image.

Elaine

Oops! Sorry about that...I hope I have that issue resolved now. I'd appreciate any feedback.

Elaine

vandecarr

i like it. the eyes are an easy fix in PS.





Mike

Elaine

vandecarr wrote:

i like it. the eyes are an easy fix in PS.





Mike

Thanks! Can you share what you did here?

Elaine

Seneca

I think it looks great.

vandecarr

I'd be glad to share.

I used one of the greatest secrets for photographers that few know about and it can be found in a book from Katrin Eismann. It is an easy technique that creates a fill flash on any image.

you can find the book here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=stripbooks&field-keywords=katrin%20eismann&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-1_stripbooks_4275342_2&results-process=default?tag2=amd-google-20


next, I did something called painting with light. I can't remember where I got it from bu tyou can probably google it.

Hope this helps,
Mike V

Scotty_R

Nothing wrong here, Elaine. I like your conversion very much. The eyes don't bother me a bit--they give depth and form to his face. Never be afraid of the shadows. Well done.

Elaine

Thanks for the comments and tips!

Elaine

urbanaries

vandecarr wrote:

next, I did something called painting with light. I can't remember where I got it from bu tyou can probably google it.

The paiting with light action can be found here http://www.atncentral.com/
I use it every once in a while, it is very helpful, and I think the effects are more believeably acheived in BW images.

The site looks to be down at the moment but I'm sure it'll be resolved shortly.

HTH