Abraham Lincoln

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I did some rather extensive colored pencil drawings

I did as well for awhile. You do realize that colored pencil drawings and Post processing are a lot alike - you just keep adding layers till you get it right ;-)

 

[gk fotografie3]

I agree with the above. If you love photography, you wouldn't be happy if you gave it up. We all need constructive criticism if we expect to continue growing, even if it is subjective or personal preference.

Well, what needs to be improved? Is it that you just don't like the image? I am looking to improve, not just reading, keep practicing. Bullshit. So people can critique but the artist can't give his disappointed feedback? What does it lack, where can it improve, how could you go after it better... Demeaning or open ended comments are not advantageous for people to improve, they make people feel lost. It is serious, people have individual ideas, thoughts, and expressions. To dismiss them as being sensitive while they offer no concrete advancement is suspect. This site is full of crap most of the time. There are some amateurs that are working their ass off to get better...

Oh yes, I like the idea.

Millions of people will never reach beyond 'the art' of pushing a camera-button, so treasure your creative thoughts and keep going in the opposite direction, experiment, explore and above all enjoy life. That said, I really think this picture can use a bit more contrast, in particular the area around the eyes.

Further more, the part above the eyes (buildings in the background) it's too white/bright imo and feels like a dissonant this way.
It's not that easy to just darken this part of the picture, so maybe try a different kind of solution that works rather well with this "surrealistic" image you created?

I made a negative of the original image (second layer to use the part with the buildings in it) and joined both layers to get a better balance between top and bottom, well at least that is what I think. Finally sharpend the photo. Ofcourse this is just my idea.

Gerard

 

[jcdeboever]

I agree with the above. If you love photography, you wouldn't be happy if you gave it up. We all need constructive criticism if we expect to continue growing, even if it is subjective or personal preference.

Well, what needs to be improved? Is it that you just don't like the image? I am looking to improve, not just reading, keep practicing. Bullshit. So people can critique but the artist can't give his disappointed feedback? What does it lack, where can it improve, how could you go after it better... Demeaning or open ended comments are not advantageous for people to improve, they make people feel lost. It is serious, people have individual ideas, thoughts, and expressions. To dismiss them as being sensitive while they offer no concrete advancement is suspect. This site is full of crap most of the time. There are some amateurs that are working their ass off to get better...

Oh yes, I like the idea.

Millions of people will never reach beyond 'the art' of pushing a camera-button, so treasure your creative thoughts and keep going in the opposite direction, experiment, explore and above all enjoy life. That said, I really think this picture can use a bit more contrast, in particular the area around the eyes.

Further more, the part above the eyes (buildings in the background) it's too white/bright imo and feels like a dissonant this way.
It's not that easy to just darken this part of the picture, so maybe try a different kind of solution that works rather well with this "surrealistic" image you created?

I made a negative of the original image (second layer to use the part with the buildings in it) and joined both layers to get a better balance between top and bottom, well at least that is what I think. Finally sharpend the photo. Ofcourse this is just my idea.

Gerard

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Thanks Gerard. I am going to revisit the spot next time in area. Cloudy morning would more than likely be an optimal time. The sun was beating in directly at my back. It was a surprise I actually noticed it. The sun was reflecting off the plate glass in front of me, so that was the reason for the lack of contrast. I took several shots, adjusting EC, then played around with a couple A & S settings. It was fun and exciting at the same time because something is there for me.