Night on Royal
Jan 13, 2016 15:15:42 #
Jan 13, 2016 15:29:36 #
Beautiful image, Minnie .. if only you had stepped to the right that pole would not be obstructing the view of the gentlman and whoever he is engaging with. I like the post work. It seems to be your style and it suits this image well.
Jan 13, 2016 15:38:37 #
A great street photography image, Minniev. I traveled to NOLA on business (and occasional pleasure) for many years and have great fondness for the city and its eclectic environment. Warm memories.
Jan 13, 2016 16:11:45 #
minniev wrote:
Tanya & Denise on a cold night in New Orleans
Oh, this an excellent image. This would also look great in b&w. Yes, the pole is a distraction but as it stands it is what it is. Good job !!!
Dave
Jan 13, 2016 16:31:08 #
minniev wrote:
Tanya & Denise on a cold night in New Orleans
A really lively street image Minnie, the pole doesn't bother me one bit. If I stood there observing that scene it is what I would see.
Graham
Jan 13, 2016 19:51:18 #
Would not change a thing Minnie, well done. Hope you had your bodyguard with you. At night in the French Quarter????
Don
Don
Jan 13, 2016 23:09:38 #
That's an incredibly beautiful image both technically and emotionally. I wish there was sound!
Such DOF and high tonal range (without HDR), I'm guessing you shoot in RAW. I'd love to know how much PP you did on this.
Such DOF and high tonal range (without HDR), I'm guessing you shoot in RAW. I'd love to know how much PP you did on this.
Jan 14, 2016 00:43:33 #
minniev wrote:
Tanya & Denise on a cold night in New Orleans
Night shots are very special, and this is a good example. If you try to remove too many imperfections you lose the reality of the shot. Perfect as is!
Phil
Jan 14, 2016 03:23:37 #
Jan 14, 2016 06:12:18 #
minniev wrote:
Tanya & Denise on a cold night in New Orleans
I like it the way it is. To me, the pole helps frame the subjects. The guy on the left lets us know there is stuff going on but not enough to distract me from the center. Anyway, that's just me.
The street music scene makes me a little homesick for Austin, Texas.
Jan 14, 2016 07:18:47 #
mallen1330 wrote:
That's an incredibly beautiful image both technically and emotionally. I wish there was sound!
Such DOF and high tonal range (without HDR), I'm guessing you shoot in RAW. I'd love to know how much PP you did on this.
Such DOF and high tonal range (without HDR), I'm guessing you shoot in RAW. I'd love to know how much PP you did on this.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I shoot raw-only, I need all the leeway available in my little m43 camera! I use the panasonic 20mm prime when I shoot street so I can pick crazy settings like this (f1.7) and still get something useable. Light PP on this one (though I'm a PP freak who enjoys experimenting), a hit of NIK tonal contrast on a layer at maybe 40% opacity over the original, just to get a little gritty detail. Good light on that corner helped, since I don't use flash.
Yes, better with sound. Here's a link if you want a sample. They are amazing. Apologies for the UHH spellchecker which "corrected" Dorise's name. http://tanyandorise.com
Jan 14, 2016 09:07:38 #
Bazbo
Loc: Lisboa, Portugal
minniev wrote:
Tanya & Denise on a cold night in New Orleans
Nice capture of the innate spirit of NOLA. New Orleans is a natural treasure and your image helps tell the story.
Jan 14, 2016 09:09:55 #
Bazbo
Loc: Lisboa, Portugal
DEC wrote:
Oh, this an excellent image. This would also look great in b&w. Yes, the pole is a distraction but as it stands it is what it is. Good job !!!
Dave
Dave
I did not even notice the pole until you pointed it out. It still does not bother me. I agree about BW though--I would like to see a BW version.
Jan 14, 2016 09:54:33 #
Thanks to all who liked this one:
Pole - New Orleans French Quarter is full of poles, I accept them as part of the environment and often include them on purpose for that same reason. The dancing man wasn't engaged with anyone in particular but he did sometimes glance around to see if any of the passing ladies seemed interested.
Black and White - I tried it and it wasn't what I hoped for, lost more than I gained with it. Would probably have had to capture it differently to do better with the conversion. Haven't tried converting it in anything but Ps and silver efex though, sometimes I can get more with Tonality Pro so may give it a go there.
Pole - New Orleans French Quarter is full of poles, I accept them as part of the environment and often include them on purpose for that same reason. The dancing man wasn't engaged with anyone in particular but he did sometimes glance around to see if any of the passing ladies seemed interested.
Black and White - I tried it and it wasn't what I hoped for, lost more than I gained with it. Would probably have had to capture it differently to do better with the conversion. Haven't tried converting it in anything but Ps and silver efex though, sometimes I can get more with Tonality Pro so may give it a go there.
Jan 14, 2016 10:26:26 #
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