WWII Veteran
Dec 14, 2017 15:58:38 #
I have posted some of my veteran project images before, but I think this one has not been posted. WWII P-38 pilot from the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI).I made the abstract flag background in Photoshop.
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
Dec 14, 2017 16:33:09 #
Very nice work, Cliff.
For those in the no processing boat, go buy a polaroid.
--Bob
For those in the no processing boat, go buy a polaroid.
--Bob
CaptainC wrote:
I have posted some of my veteran project images before, but I think this one has not been posted. WWII P-38 pilot from the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI).I made the abstract flag background in Photoshop.
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
Dec 14, 2017 19:26:15 #
Dec 15, 2017 06:26:30 #
Dec 15, 2017 07:50:20 #
Very nice job Cliff. Those who believe in no post don't photograph for a living. I believe I do good original work but publications and clients want perfection which can be difficult if not impossible without post. Even in the film days we did a lot in the lab to enhance so I don't understand the no post thinking.
Dec 15, 2017 14:16:23 #
Both are very nice. Would i like to hear his flying stories. One of my favorite planes
Dec 16, 2017 00:14:06 #
Dec 26, 2017 06:13:20 #
Dec 26, 2017 08:49:07 #
ad8rr
Loc: Jackson, Michigan
You have created a very powerful portrait that restores what age has hidden away. Strength and resolve that are part of your subject's character are on display in this image, thanks to your editing. Your original portrait is well lit and exposed, but in the days of film would have been dodged & burned and had a little retouching before delivery for publication to try to achieve what you have done here. Very well done, Sir!
Dec 26, 2017 11:00:39 #
CaptainC wrote:
I have posted some of my veteran project images before, but I think this one has not been posted. WWII P-38 pilot from the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI).I made the abstract flag background in Photoshop.
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
Purely my opinion. But I don't believe that any client would not be happy to have either of these portraits. Yes, the retouched onr is more dramatic, but the OOC pic is also note worthy.
Dec 26, 2017 16:03:01 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I don't want to be seen as picky, but I think I would have preferred one between the two shown here. Nevertheless, that means that post would still have been necessary for my taste as well. Thanks for the comparison and for a great portrait!
Dec 26, 2017 16:08:32 #
Dec 26, 2017 16:14:41 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I don't want to be seen as picky, but I think I would have preferred one between the two shown here. Nevertheless, that means that post would still have been necessary for my taste as well. Thanks for the comparison and for a great portrait!
I certainly understand. It is not being picky at all - just your preferences. But the family absolutely loved the processed version and the daughter told me that is exactly the way they see their dad. Of course they do not see any intermediate versions.
Which raises another point. I know some people talk about doing what the client wants. That is certainly true for commercial work, but for my portrait work people hire me because they see my stye and hire me for that. I do what I do and that is what they get. I shoot the way I love and process they way I want. If that works for them, great, if not, they go to someone else. I have never asked a client what THEY want. I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with that, I just do not do it.
Dec 26, 2017 16:22:43 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
CaptainC wrote:
I certainly understand. It is not being picky at a... (show quote)
Just to make sure, I think you did great work and it's far above my ability. And I really learned from the comparison you supplied. Thank you for that lesson!
Dec 27, 2017 07:12:08 #
Cliff, you always deliver and never disappoint. Thank you for sharing.
CaptainC wrote:
I have posted some of my veteran project images before, but I think this one has not been posted. WWII P-38 pilot from the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI).I made the abstract flag background in Photoshop.
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
I know so many want to think that no processing is somehow a thing to be admired, but I think the difference is what makes a dramatic portrait.
Nikon D810, 70-200 @f/9
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