LPS #11 -possibles, though still early C&C plz?

Strikeslip · August 24, 2007

I'd love any comments anybody might have. :ear

#1.

#2.

#3. (#2 edited after reply #9, thanks folks!)

pyroPrints.com · August 24, 2007

Both are great, I like the slight selective coloring

Llywellyn · August 24, 2007

I like them both. I find myself wondering if the second shot would be stronger if centered and the background darkened a bit so the skater and flames pop more.

Pat664422 · August 24, 2007

I think #2 is great and would think that is the stronger entry choice. I love the expression of the child in the bottom right hand corner.

BistiArt · August 24, 2007

Distraction

Strikeslip wrote:

I'd love any comments anybody might have.
#2.

The emotional impact of 2 is shown by the kid you mention.
However, my eye found it hard to find the drama in your image because I had to search for it. After a moment, I did find the 'centerfold', but then my eye again began trying to discern each facial expression.

Would you think a blur on the background faces and some added color might let your skater fly you to an award?

My 2C worth...

indiegirl · August 24, 2007

I love #2 but the coloring doesn't do it for me. I like the selected stuff, but it doesn't pop enough for me as is.

Jesse

adrian_k · August 25, 2007

I like both, but I prefer the first. The skater has greater initial impact but as noted before, there are distractions.
I like the first because I'm still trying to decide whether the subject has his eyes closed in contemplation or whether there's a face off situation as the people opposite seem to be staring in this direction.

I also quite like your low saturation effect. Sometimes this can err on the side of gimmick but this doesn't.

Strikeslip wrote:

I'd love any comments anybody might have.

#1.

#2.

Gary Glass · August 25, 2007

I think #1 is the better shot. It makes me think. #2 is terrific capture, but it doesn't have the evocative quality of #1.

Felicia · August 26, 2007

I like the skater shot best, but I find the selective coloring makes it difficult for me to stay focused. My eye keeps wanting to figure out where the "real" action is. Is it the skater? Or is it the people in the background? What if you pumped up the color on the just the skater and the flames and the hoop? Would it seem as if the skater was breaking free from the blandness of his existence to the astonishment of all onlookers?

Strikeslip · August 28, 2007

Thanks for all the comments!

I did some editing on #2, which resulted in #3, reposted in my original post.

I darkened and desaturated the background, but didn't blur it. I like the connection that the skater has with the crowd, and didn't want to lose it. It's that connection which I like in this shot, showing the humanity of "Man", and how we gather to entertain one another with whatever odd talents we have. I think the colour helps separate the skater as the focal point, and the flames are just plain coolio. Thanks again!

I can wiggle my ears! :ivar

Llywellyn · August 28, 2007

I really, really like the new version.

People's prejudice against selective coloring be danged. I think it works really well here. And the background darkening is just perfect. (Also like the centered crop much better.

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Pat664422 · August 28, 2007

I'm normally not a fan of selective coloring, but I really what you've done. This is the best example of selective coloring I've seen that I can remember for quite a while. Point, click and ship that baby to the entry thread!