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'WWII B-17 Pilot'
Sep 4, 2018 12:24:03 #
I was able to meet and capture a few images of Lt. Herb Heilbrun, a WW II B-17 bomber pilot. I purchased an autographed book "Black and White Airmen: Their True History" about Lt. John Leahr, who was a Tuskegee Airman pilot, and Lt. Herb Heilbrun a B-17 bomber pilot, only to discover another example of how it's a small world. Both had known each other for a short time while in the third grade but never to reunite until after WWII. Both were aviators, John being a P-51 pilot and Herb a B-17 bomber pilot. Both flew on some of the same combat missions without their knowledge until after the war. The book is an interesting read that I have not completed, but I wanted to share part of what I do know and this B&W conversion composite.
http://www.theygaveitall.org/#/herb-heilbrun/
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/history/lives-remembered/2015/03/28/local-tuskegee-airman-saved-lives-fought-prejudice/70594914/
http://www.theygaveitall.org/#/herb-heilbrun/
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/history/lives-remembered/2015/03/28/local-tuskegee-airman-saved-lives-fought-prejudice/70594914/
Sep 4, 2018 12:32:06 #
Sep 4, 2018 13:05:58 #
good job Dave - you combined age, pride, and dignity all together, no easy task.
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Sep 4, 2018 13:07:26 #
A worthy subject to focus on. I'd say this one's about as dark as you'd want to go, and I can remember other edits you've done that had a touch more contrast and looked better for it.
Sep 4, 2018 17:13:07 #
R.G. wrote:
A worthy subject to focus on. I'd say this one's about as dark as you'd want to go, and I can remember other edits you've done that had a touch more contrast and looked better for it.
Agree, even though I love the subject and composition, I yearn for just a bit more light!
Sep 5, 2018 07:45:07 #
Sep 5, 2018 07:51:47 #
pfrancke wrote:
good job Dave - you combined age, pride, and dignity all together, no easy task.
Thanks Piet !!! He deserves pride, dignity and more, along with other vets, but especially that generation. Age? Well that's something we have no control over ... for anyone. I appreciate the compliment.
Dave
Sep 5, 2018 08:08:24 #
R.G. wrote:
A worthy subject to focus on. I'd say this one's about as dark as you'd want to go, and I can remember other edits you've done that had a touch more contrast and looked better for it.
Thanks R.G. !!! He was/is a worthy subject for sure. I didn't care much for his hat. I would have much preferred the crush cap, I think is what it's called. Can't have everything though, so it's get what we can get.
As you know, I strive for the dark side, but have gotten better at not so dark lately. There is always room for improvements, lighter in some areas, darker in others.
Yes, in the past most have had more contrast. I'm trying to fine tune a balance for maybe somewhere in the middle, which some of that depends on the subject and my intentions with the image. Altho, my intentions have changed in the middle of processing previously, so ..... anything is possible. Who knows what tomorrow will bring !!! I appreciate your thoughts and commenting, always something to consider and to keep in mind.
Dave
Sep 5, 2018 08:22:42 #
chasgroh wrote:
Agree, even though I love the subject and composition, I yearn for just a bit more light!
Even tho you were commenting to R.G. Charles, I thought I would post a revised version. I have added some contrast and a little more light.
Dave
Sep 5, 2018 09:26:33 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
I was able to meet and capture a few images of Lt.... (show quote)
Very suggestive of the end of films in the 40s-50s about the war highlighting the hero(s). Would not be at all surprised to see one of him with a P-51 winging away behind him. A Red Tail.
Thanks for involving us.
Sep 5, 2018 09:27:43 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
Even tho you were commenting to R.G. Charles, I thought I would post a revised version. I have added some contrast and a little more light.
Dave
Dave
Indeed, it was meant as a "dual" comment, Dave. Better! Man, you ran into a gold mine at that function...
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Sep 5, 2018 10:29:03 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
Even tho you were commenting to R.G. Charles, I thought I would post a revised version. I have added some contrast and a little more light.
Dave
Dave
I do think this rendition is better. I do dark, but the first one was just a bit TOO dark with little contrast.
Sep 5, 2018 17:24:25 #
Well it’s all been said Dave - the second edit is the winner for sure. A lovely shot, full of everything it needs. Wonderful!
Sep 5, 2018 17:31:48 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
I was able to meet and capture a few images of Lt.... (show quote)
The book sounds like a fascinating read. I like your image; but I wonder about the choice of lighting. It is hard to understand why you would choose to go dark for this topic. I'm not saying I don't like it; but I wonder about that choice. The man is obviously proud of his service as we should be also. I wonder how the image would look if it were brighter.
Technically, I think this composite is first rate like all your work. As someone who is also interested in composites, I am always impressed with your skills in compositing which is a very difficult thing to pull off. Hats off.
Erich
Sep 5, 2018 19:56:01 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
Even tho you were commenting to R.G. Charles, I thought I would post a revised version. I have added some contrast and a little more light.
Dave
Dave
I prefer the second one. You lighted it up just a bit. I think that it helped give just a bit more contrast to the image.well done
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