Just Playing

pink
Posted 03/01/2010 - 18:31 Link
This Little man is just dancing to music the only way i could get him to relax (at the start of the shoot he was scared stiff as he spotted a cat)

apparently he is scared of cats

would like some C&C please

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Thank you for you time

James
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"To see in colour is a delight for the eye, But to see in black and white is a delight for the soul" ANDRI HERY
Aiki
Posted 08/01/2010 - 17:27 Link
It is lovely enthusiasm on his face. I like it.

But I am not a specialist to give good CC. I usually prefer BW with portraits. I think that there will people, who could advise, how to make it more vivid.
For me the white on the color photo isnt pleasing.

I would read the opinions with interest too. Thatswhy I drag this thread up again
Aiki

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thoughton
Posted 08/01/2010 - 17:45 Link
Hehe, I'm also no specialist, and I think the opposite

The BW one I'm not keen on at all. There's not enough contrast, and his skin looks too grey and the background has gone grey. The eyes are also quite soft, perhaps from cropping too tightly.

I much prefer the colour one even though the left side of his face is a bit bright for my taste.
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Edited by thoughton: 08/01/2010 - 17:46
Aiki
Posted 08/01/2010 - 17:48 Link
I just think, the BW version needs some PP !!!
This gray and lack of contrast is tru. I am just trying to play with it at the moment
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Aiki
Posted 08/01/2010 - 17:56 Link
I have no good result...
Maybe working with the small pic, but it went even more soft totally out of focus
But I think the contrast is on the way to be better.
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BTW, I think cropping work is the better part of the pic. I usually try to get the pic into better colors or tones and only then give the final touch to the crop.

PS, I wish Malo was here to show or teach. Someone else ready for it ?
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Edited by Aiki: 08/01/2010 - 17:58
pink
Posted 08/01/2010 - 18:20 Link
Aiki

Thank you for your comments and having a go at pp
I will have a go at making it better In the colour and contrast

I to wish Malo was here to show and teach. what about lilly her working the bw field is Fantastic and you've done some great b&w as well

James

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