Edited version of Steam Engine Lad
Jun 24, 2014 08:07:17 #
I have redone my picture and used sepia instead of the browns filter.
I think this one is better. Thanks minniev and rlaugh for input.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221407-1.html
I think this one is better. Thanks minniev and rlaugh for input.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221407-1.html
Jun 24, 2014 09:52:13 #
nanaval wrote:
I have redone my picture and used sepia instead of the browns filter.
I think this one is better. Thanks minniev and rlaugh for input.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221407-1.html
I think this one is better. Thanks minniev and rlaugh for input.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221407-1.html
I think this is a big improvement. Still, I think you could go even further in the same direction and keep getting better. This boy's eyes are so sparkly and expressive, they beg to be brought out. And now that you told us the smudges are engine oil, they deserve to be seen more clearly too. I took the liberty of downloading the photo and fiddling with it, and even the jpeg held up to more brightening/contrast/clarity/blacks and the eyes and expression and texture (hat, freckles, smudges) really came forward.
I really like this portrait despite the lighting challenges. You have a gem here, regardless of how you choose to present it.
Jun 24, 2014 10:57:53 #
minniev wrote:
I think this is a big improvement. Still, I think ... (show quote)
Thanks minniev. You can post the picture to show me what you have done if you like....
Jun 24, 2014 12:12:26 #
nanaval wrote:
Thanks minniev. You can post the picture to show me what you have done if you like....
Ill send you a Dropbox link if you'd like. We can't post edits here.
Jun 24, 2014 14:56:20 #
minniev wrote:
Ill send you a Dropbox link if you'd like. We can't post edits here.
Got the link thanks and answered you. :D
Jun 24, 2014 16:42:02 #
Well, If I were the judge this would not do well. There is virtually no contrast - just way too flat. The on camera flash - unless used purely as a very light fill - will never, ever give good results.
You should at least try increasing the contrast a bit with Levels or Curves, but I am pretty sure there is not enough contrast in the original to allow that to work.
The sun hitting his ear and cheek could have been easily avoided if he turned his head just a little bit to his right.
This is an OK snapshot at best.
You should at least try increasing the contrast a bit with Levels or Curves, but I am pretty sure there is not enough contrast in the original to allow that to work.
The sun hitting his ear and cheek could have been easily avoided if he turned his head just a little bit to his right.
This is an OK snapshot at best.
Jun 24, 2014 17:14:28 #
CaptainC wrote:
Well, If I were the judge this would not do well. ... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments CaptainC. I intend to work on the picture again and see what I can do.
Jun 24, 2014 17:46:53 #
I think this is going with the theme and old time look you intended...reminds me of old time shoe shine boys you used to see in the movies!!
Jun 24, 2014 18:58:45 #
rlaugh wrote:
I think this is going with the theme and old time look you intended...reminds me of old time shoe shine boys you used to see in the movies!!
Thank you My friend. :D
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