Post Processing Help

[TheLogan]

Hey everyone, I took this photo of myself playing guitar last night, and the focus turned out just about perfect on the head of the guitar so I liked it. but I feel like it lacks something, so I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were? Thanks!

 

[Inst!nct]

IDk, i mean, i guess its a cool picture, but doesn't really do anything for me, the focusing is cool however, but i just dont know what i would do to make this picture truly stand out.

 

[TheLogan]

I know that's what I'm saying. I mean, this is the one I edited but I don't feel like I made it much better

 

[Dominantly]

Only thing I can see to do to make less boring is make it feel old.

 

[o hey tyler]

Did you use pop up flash?

 

[Dominantly]

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Image Date: 2009:11:07 22:23:50
Flash Used: Yes (Manual)
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure: Manual

 

[o hey tyler]

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Image Date: 2009:11:07 22:23:50
Flash Used: Yes (Manual)

That's where you went wrong.

 

[TheLogan]

I thought so :/ Guess I'll just have to take it outside or something, since I don't have an external flash

 

[Dominantly]

Could go to Home depot and pick up some of these as well
8.5 In. Incandescent Clamp Light - E-245 at The Home Depot
They are pretty cheap, once you get a couple of them, you can throw some of these in them for a natural daylight setup (pretty close to 5500K)
EcoSmart 19 Watt (75W) Daylight 1 Pack - ES5M81950K at The Home Depot

Cheap budget setup.