which is better? any thoughts?
Dec 25, 2020 11:36:28 #
SonyBug wrote:
It would be better if the light highlighted his face and not the boat. Great look about him, keep trying.
I didn't shoot the photo. There's nothing I did with the lighting.
Dec 25, 2020 11:37:50 #
DebAnn wrote:
Try cropping it into a vertical which would eliminate most of the distractions.
That was my version. I like to apply the rule of thirds. You can make your own version of the OP's photo and post it.
Dec 25, 2020 11:40:32 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Please stay safe during this challenging holiday season... a.k.a. act responsibly and lead by example...
Dec 25, 2020 13:21:46 #
The pool of light on the wall below the boy is slightly brighter than his face. In the color photo, this is not so noticeable, but in the B+W, it draws the eye away from the face. That seems like an easy correction in post, depending on your skills and philosophy.
Dec 25, 2020 15:53:29 #
Rae Zimmerman
Loc: Pine Island, FL
I notice the light is not as flattering in the monochrome, especially for your grandson's cheek and jaw. And I agree the image, for me, works better as a portrait in either case! Merry Christmas and keep shooting.
Dec 26, 2020 09:41:38 #
Dec 26, 2020 13:05:31 #
Please forgive me if I am taking too many liberties with a photo that is rightly precious to you. I think it is the definition of the background that is distracting so I softened the background with a blur filter to the simulate brokeh (?) that using a shorter focus/wide open lens might produce. I also brought the mid tones down and aggressively cropped the image. Hope this is a help. It also renders well in B&W.
Dec 26, 2020 13:26:03 #
gator81
Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
Thank you all for the input, as time permits I may post another photo to see if I was able to utilize some of your ideas.
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