Girl on a Picture Stall

by davidstorm

Here's the colour version of a BW I uploaded last night. Which is best?

K-5, DA L 55-300
Uploaded26/08/2013 - 17:36
CategoryPortraits / People
Shutter Speed1/250
Aperturef/8
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length107.5mm
Views/Likes95/0

Bobbinalorry
Posted 26/08/2013 - 17:46 Link
Much as I like mono, I prefer this vrssion. really nice catch.
Best Regards, Larry.

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1stEverPentax
Posted 26/08/2013 - 17:47 Link
Have just checked the B+W one out also, but I have to say i much prefer this colour one...absolutely superb. I love the feel of it being almost a painting. Was it totally candid or did she know you were about to take the shot? Great capture either way.
davidstorm
Posted 26/08/2013 - 18:09 Link
1stEverPentax wrote:
Have just checked the B+W one out also, but I have to say i much prefer this colour one...absolutely superb. I love the feel of it being almost a painting. Was it totally candid or did she know you were about to take the shot? Great capture either way.

It was totally candid, but as I was about to press the shutter she noticed me taking the shot. I think this makes it as she is looking straight at the lens.

Regards
David
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Defragged
Posted 26/08/2013 - 19:05 Link
Yes, I prefer this too, fabulous colours. May I be cheeky and ask is this a processed RAW or a Jpeg? I the latter, what camera setting did you use, bright, vivid, natural???
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GIULIO57
Posted 26/08/2013 - 19:58 Link
Which??? I don't know....Both
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Mac
Posted 26/08/2013 - 20:03 Link
GIULIO57 wrote:
Which??? I don't know....Both

Equally great.
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Moonraker
Posted 26/08/2013 - 20:58 Link
I like the black and white one, but you've captured such vivid, gorgeous colours that it seems a shame to lose them. Sally
duncanM
Posted 26/08/2013 - 21:28 Link
A very fine photo indeed- ticks just about all the boxes
davidstorm
Posted 26/08/2013 - 21:30 Link
Defragged wrote:
Yes, I prefer this too, fabulous colours. May I be cheeky and ask is this a processed RAW or a Jpeg? I the latter, what camera setting did you use, bright, vivid, natural???

Hi Defragged, I normally shoot RAW, but as I took so many images on holiday I reverted to jpeg. This one is a jpeg in the 'natural' setting. The colours in the paintings were extremely bright and the light was very good too. I have adjusted levels in PP and increased saturation, but only very slightly (+6 in photoshop).

Regards
David
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Defragged
Posted 26/08/2013 - 23:08 Link
Thank you for the insight David. The whole photo looks like a water colour, quite stunning and definitely one for the album.

Regards....
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1stEverPentax
Posted 27/08/2013 - 00:00 Link
I wonder if the woman in the shot will ever get to see it!
davidstorm
Posted 27/08/2013 - 00:09 Link
1stEverPentax wrote:
I wonder if the woman in the shot will ever get to see it!

I very much doubt it! I think I would have to become a successful and famous photographer for her to see it and I don't think that will ever happen

Regards
David
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autumnlight
Posted 27/08/2013 - 16:47 Link
I couldn't pick between the two, i like the B/W but this colour version may have swayed me, such lovely colours that blend so well and of course the beautiful girl.
pauljay
Posted 07/09/2013 - 18:11 Link
Both versions do it for me!
Paul.

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