Storm
by BMurray
I attended a photography class in Glasgow and we got to work with a model to try out different techniques, this is one of my favourites.
Uploaded29/02/2012 - 09:18
CategoryPortraits / People
Unique Views / Likes0/0
TagsN/A
Posted 29/02/2012 - 09:54
Link
bwlchmawr wrote:
I reckon I could clone out that lump of timber in the background with a little care, even with my limited skills. Then the picture would be perfect. Oh, I'd probably select the face and just inject a bit more light using curves, to lift the shadows...
My thoughts exactly, the pose and the models expression are spot on and I really like the compo in general - its just the piece of wood that detracts.I reckon I could clone out that lump of timber in the background with a little care, even with my limited skills. Then the picture would be perfect. Oh, I'd probably select the face and just inject a bit more light using curves, to lift the shadows...
Clare
Posted 29/02/2012 - 10:10
Link
Nice lumps out in front though
Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live.
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Posted 29/02/2012 - 10:52
Link
She does indeed look a bit stormy, as in "Ere, where you bin then?" Nice DOF here, and a potentially lovely model.
Regards
Regards
Sam-Joseph
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Posted 29/02/2012 - 12:02
Link
I like the pose of the model and the use of the weathered wall as the environment. The use of the shallow depth of field is also good.
In its current state, the wooden cross in the background is very dominant and immediately behind the model. If the wooden cross had been to the right of the model and duller in tone, it would have been part of the composition. The photo then would have had a religious feel.
In its current state, the wooden cross in the background is very dominant and immediately behind the model. If the wooden cross had been to the right of the model and duller in tone, it would have been part of the composition. The photo then would have had a religious feel.
Friendly Regards
Graham
Graham
Posted 29/02/2012 - 12:27
Link
sam-joseph wrote:
She does indeed look a bit stormy, as in "Ere, where you bin then?" Nice DOF here, and a potentially lovely model.
Regards
If she's from Glasgow, it'll more likely be "whoyilookinitt, yaglaikitwalloper?" (you need to be from Glasgow to fully understand this "coded" message!!) She does indeed look a bit stormy, as in "Ere, where you bin then?" Nice DOF here, and a potentially lovely model.
Regards
Lovely photo, though!! Her name's not really Mary Hill from Maryhill, is it??
Posted 29/02/2012 - 19:23
Link
Thanks for the comments guys really appreciate it. I have got ps elements 8 but no idea how to use it yet. The guy who took the class says we can email him 1 shot and he will edit it so I have sent him this one. I have a few more of storm so I put them up when I get a minute.
B Murray
Posted 29/02/2012 - 19:52
Link
If cloning is a bit demanding, it's possible to select the wood and darken it using levels or curves to lessen the impact. It's so good otherwise, I'd not let it rest...
Best wishes,
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 01/03/2012 - 11:42
Link
I have no intention of posting but you should see the mess i made of this when i tried the cloning tool in elements. I couldnt sleep for laughing at myself. how in the name of all that is holy do you apply changes in the full edit?
B Murray
Posted 03/03/2012 - 14:27
Link
I like the lights and her pose and expression. This is a great capture but I have to agree with the others regarding the timber.
Add Comment
To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.
3447 posts
16 years
Somerset
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05