LPS16 query: noise or not?

eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
edited November 19, 2007 in The Dgrin Challenges
Had an idea for this round as I put my two year old to bed. Grabbed a flashlight and my camera and ended up with one useable shot (not bad considering this was f/1.8 at 1/13 sec at iso 1600). Was wondering if this shot works well for the round and if it needs noise reduction or not.

No noise reduction:
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Noise reduction:
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Any other thoughts/suggestions on the post?

Thanks,
E
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  • peterst6906peterst6906 Registered Users Posts: 267 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2007
    I like it.

    The ambient light is central to the composition, so it suits the theme well and the composition tells a good story.

    It's not a knock your socks off type of image, but it would be a good solid entry in my eyes.

    Regards,

    Peter
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  • HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2007
    I think the reduced noise is better. The image definitely fits the contest. Win or not, you have a wonderful portrait of your son.
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  • eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2007
    Thank you both. Might try again with a different book.
    One of the best things about the LPS is that, win or not, I have gotten some of my favorite photos out of it.
    E
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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2007
    That's a very sweet shot. Definitely go with the one with the noise reduction.

    Hmmm....I'm anxious to see what your "different look" will look like.
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  • eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2007
    that was different 'book'. maybe Green Eggs and Ham....

    I was wondering about different 'looks' too. Black and white didn't look right in LR. Went through some of my presets but none fit as well as this.

    E
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  • LiquidAirLiquidAir Registered Users Posts: 1,751 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2007
    Nice. I like it. When my boy gets a bit older, I am going to borrow this idea and shoot something similar.

    On Noise Reduction: at this resolution I don't notice any artifacts from the noise reduction, so I say go for it.

    On books: I think the matching color of the shirt and fire truck is a nice detail, so I would stick with the one you are using.

    On treatments: You have a strong story going already so I don't realliy feel a treatment is necessisary. You might try selectively desaturating it a bit to give is more of a film look, but I think you will lose a lot converting this to B&W.
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  • eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    LiquidAir wrote:
    Nice. I like it. When my boy gets a bit older, I am going to borrow this idea and shoot something similar.

    On Noise Reduction: at this resolution I don't notice any artifacts from the noise reduction, so I say go for it.

    On books: I think the matching color of the shirt and fire truck is a nice detail, so I would stick with the one you are using.

    On treatments: You have a strong story going already so I don't realliy feel a treatment is necessisary. You might try selectively desaturating it a bit to give is more of a film look, but I think you will lose a lot converting this to B&W.

    Thanks for the great compliment (wanting to shoot a similar shot)! And thanks for the detailed comments.
    Appreciate it.
    E
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  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    Very cool shot...I don't know if it is my eyes....I know I have a great monitor one that has been been made for graphics and photography...So my point is...I really don't see a difference between 1 and 2.

    Very nice composition.
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  • tleetlee Registered Users Posts: 1,090 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    I like it as is. I was impressed with it when I saw it in the entry thread. I think it fits the theme nicely.
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  • eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    Thanks Tentacion and T!
    Eyal
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    Love it
    Noise reduction version for me....certainly one for the book you're going to make him...right???? Don't ask me how I know mwink.gif
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  • eoren1eoren1 Registered Users Posts: 2,391 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2007
    The Year 2 book is made and on its way to me now actually! Trying out that Blurb coupon and can't wait to see how it looks. This will definately go into Year 3 though.
    E
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