Dave Chinn

Approximately 85% of my work is a combination of street portraits and street photography. Almost all are candid shots and some are posed. Not knowing if street portraits would be qualified as a candidate for this section, I thought maybe to post something to actually find out.

This particular image was taken in Cody, Wyoming after a old west gunfight reenactment and is a posed shot. All natural light, no flash or strobes were used. Converted to black & white in PhotoShop CC 2017 and Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for post processing.
Thanks for any consideration.
Dave

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Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Excellent image. He certainly appears a dangerous shootist! The light is what it is, but as you're a master at processing these, if I could make a suggestion or two, there seems a tad too much white with his shirt/collar, doesn't quite overpower his face, but bordering on doing so. I'd also like to see just a bit more light across his eyes. His 'stare' is key to making the portrait, and the shadowing from his hat is diminishing that slightly.

But I love the image, even as is. Great job!

Dave Chinn

Thank you for commenting with suggestions. I agree, his shirt does need to be toned down. I did tone it down some, but was afraid to go too far to avoid a muddy look. Some more light across his eyes wouldn't hurt at all. Although, it doesn't appear to be as noticeable on the download, but still, should come up some. I appreciate the suggestions, thanks again.
Dave