Too much vignetting?? I took this picture today of my 91yr old mother at afternoon tea today. I cropped it quite severely and used post crop vignetting to attempt to emphasise the face...

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Aug 12, 2012 03:42:41 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

I took this picture today of my 91yr old mother at afternoon tea today. I cropped it quite severely and used post crop vignetting to attempt to emphasise the face and get rid of any background distractions. Is the crop too severe and is the vignetting too much?? I virtually never use vignetting but thought it added impact in this image.

Aug 12, 2012 03:46:17 #

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

I think the crop is a bit agressive, but still fine. The vignette, on the other hand, is a bit much.

This image really wants to be black and white.

Aug 12, 2012 03:47:59 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

Thanks, I'll fiddle with the black and white and see how it looks.

Aug 12, 2012 03:55:11 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

hlmichel wrote:

I think the crop is a bit agressive, but still fine. The vignette, on the other hand, is a bit much.

This image really wants to be black and white.

Here's my attempt at black and white-- once again I never "do" B&W so I apologise for the "lame" attempt. I do agree however that it looks more dramatic in B&W and doesn't need any vignetting

Aug 12, 2012 08:47:46 #

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

drydock wrote:

hlmichel wrote:

I think the crop is a bit agressive, but still fine. The vignette, on the other hand, is a bit much.

This image really wants to be black and white.

Here's my attempt at black and white-- once again I never "do" B&W so I apologise for the "lame" attempt. I do agree however that it looks more dramatic in B&W and doesn't need any vignetting

I think it came out great.

Aug 12, 2012 17:19:50 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

Thanks. I really should try more black and white. I see on your Flickr pics you do quite a bit. Lovely pics of your family, by the way. Regards,

Bruce L

Aug 13, 2012 01:50:32 #

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

drydock wrote:

Thanks. I really should try more black and white. I see on your Flickr pics you do quite a bit. Lovely pics of your family, by the way. Regards,

Bruce L

Black and white used to be my last ditch effort to save an image that was too noisy. Now I feel the greatest compliment I can pay to someone would be to shoot them in B&W.

Aug 13, 2012 06:36:53 #

Craig

Your photo has brought a wonderfully photogenic subject into full color light. Your Mother can see through the ages and you have brought that image to a photo. You should be congratulated and applauded for your wonderful work.

I love your work!

Craig Buswell

Aug 13, 2012 07:28:47 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

Craig wrote:

Thank you for your kind words, Craig.

Aug 13, 2012 08:20:20 #

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

IMHO B&W would be better. If you do not mind I can show my attempt to convert your picture in B&W.

Aug 13, 2012 08:49:38 #

drydock Loc: mackay, queensland australia

MMC wrote:

IMHO B&W would be better. If you do not mind I can show my attempt to convert your picture in B&W.

Please feel free. Any advice gladly accepted

Aug 13, 2012 10:14:30 #

Ive Fallen Loc: Chula, GA

too much

Aug 13, 2012 10:41:31 #

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

drydock wrote:

MMC wrote:

IMHO B&W would be better. If you do not mind I can show my attempt to convert your picture in B&W.

I was using Nikon Color Efex Pro.
Please feel free. Any advice gladly accepted

Aug 13, 2012 11:20:52 #

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

The only thing I see is that it may be a tad too dark. But that is also personal preference. You might try lightening up her face and see how you like it. She must be a wonderful woman! My wonderful mother live to be 93.

Aug 13, 2012 15:08:29 #

I STOP TO SHOOT Loc: By the No. CA Sea

Your Mom won't be too happy with that one hair that stands out on her chin.... Very interesting face.... What a story mature adults have on their faces.

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