Blue Eyed Girl

Skedaddle · May 28, 2009

Took this last night in the shade while the sun was setting. All I did was crop the photo and slightly adjust the overall color to be more correct. What do you think about it?

EXIF
Exposure Time - 1/250 sec
Shutter Speed - 1/251 sec
F-Stop - f/3.50
Focal Length - 11.3 mm
No flash was used.

Jose Cuervo · May 28, 2009

looks creepy

musicaleCA · May 28, 2009

I think the selective colour is ruining it for me. Maybe colour instead? Or a different, film-like treatment like tin-type?

Baaaark · May 28, 2009

I don't think its creepy at all. Its a beautiful young lady and its a nice shot. But I will say as a general rule of thumb I don't get excited about selective color. So I don't like it, but I almost never do. I'd ask your family and friends to get a final decision. Maybe show them a full color, B&W, and then this one. See what they think, cause they'll be the ones who will see it up on your wall or whatever.

Skedaddle · May 28, 2009

Here it is in color.

tooomahs · May 28, 2009

I like it, but the blue looks a little too light.

jess28 · May 28, 2009

I really like the color version. Not crazy about selective color, not just with this, but with most any shot. Her expression is very strong in the color version, and I think the selective color detracts from it.

Skedaddle · May 28, 2009

Thank you for the comments. I like selective coloring but I see how the colored version looks better.

linpelk · May 29, 2009

Great photo. I have to agree with most here that I like it in full color best. I like being able to see the pink cheeks and lips and the color on her top really helps. You captured a great expression and her eyes are crisp and spot on! The catchlights are great. Nothing really to criticize. Nice job.

Skedaddle · May 29, 2009

Thank you. One of the reasons I put in black and white it because the mom thought the top was little distracting. However, I agree that it looks better in color.

Anyone else?

Lyncca · May 29, 2009

I like the color best. It could look good in B&W too, but the version you have is a little flat.

Skedaddle · May 29, 2009

Would it look better in B&W if I bumped up the contrast?

SrBiscuit · May 29, 2009

i would go B&W and play with levels and contrast...maybe even some grain or something?

Bitter Jeweler · May 29, 2009

I'd go play with the sliders for the B&W pic, it just seems rather even toned to my eye. Also, I don't mind selective color shots, but I am on the fence with it here. It brings out some creep factor. Her beautiful blues stand out well enough in the color shot.