Freedom

ShutteredEye · Apr 14, 2005

The original was taken in harsh, direct sunlight, and was completely blown out in spots. This is my feeble attempt at post processing. I back filled it some, sharpened, and flattened the contrast a tad. The jpg compression really doesn't help either.

What are your thoughts?

M3l0diks0ul · Apr 14, 2005

oh my god. i love it. it gives a message. its unique i give it a 9/10

JohnMF · Apr 15, 2005

there's something about this photo, the colours are a bit un-natural looking maybe but i think this actually brings someting special to the picture.
Wasn't sure about the green bar across the top, maybe see what it looks like with that cropped out.

Overall i really like it

ShutteredEye · Apr 15, 2005

JohnMF said:
there's something about this photo, the colours are a bit un-natural looking maybe but i think this actually brings someting special to the picture.
Wasn't sure about the green bar across the top, maybe see what it looks like with that cropped out.

Overall i really like it

Yah, wasn't sure about the bar. I left it in to make sure that people got that she was on a swing, but you might be right. Feel free to work with it if you want.

SLOShooter · Apr 15, 2005

Yea there's deffinatly somerthing a little bit unnatural to the colors but I really like it actually. I'm not sure I would have even noticed if you hadn't said anything about it.

Chase · Apr 15, 2005

The colors and sort of grainy look of it really adds something to the shot in my opinion. I love the composition and the "moment" you've captured. Its one of those photos that normally wouldn't do much for me, but I really see something special in this one!

elsaspet · Apr 15, 2005

I love it too. It almost looks like a hand painted photo. Great job.

ShutteredEye · Apr 16, 2005

Ok, here's some addtional manipulation:

Tried toning down the colors a tad, and cropped out the green bar:

Also, had a suggestion for trying it in b&w:

Thoughts? You aren't going to hurt my feelings...

Killed · Apr 16, 2005

i cant view the images...

ShutteredEye · Apr 16, 2005

Killed said:
i cant view the images...

really? haven't heard that before. Works fine here, even when I clear my cache.

Here's the links, maybe that will work for you:

http://webpages.charter.net/mountainlander/CaseyswingBW.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/mountainlander/Caseyswingadj.jpg

danalec99 · Apr 16, 2005

Beauty.. I would like the b&w with more contrast!

ShutteredEye · Apr 16, 2005

danalec99 said:
Beauty.. I would like the b&w with more contrast!

Boosted the contrast. I'm not sure what I think of it. I'm wondering if this might be a candidate for dodge&burn tool?

mad_malteaser · Apr 16, 2005

I definitely prefer the very first version you posted. With this kind of shot, the unnatural colours just bring out the life in the photo and subject. I love the movement captured, the expression on the girls face... everything!

danalec99 · Apr 16, 2005

Its a bit too contrasty for my taste. But I think the final result should be totally what your heart says.

ShutteredEye · Apr 16, 2005

danalec99 said:
Its a bit too contrasty for my taste. But I think the final result should be totally what your heart says.

LOL, yeah, problem is, when I boost the contrast enough to get her to pop out from the background, I don't like what it does with her face. :er: :irked: