high contrast

[errant_star]

pic of my sister i converted to b&w, upped the contrast, added a slight diffuse glow and bluish tint


am I alone in liking the high contrast of it? figure I'd like some feedback before i show her

thanks in advance for all comments

blown out areas intentional btw

 

[sillyphaunt]

I think its a great photo. Has a cool feeling to it.. I'm thinking of some word, but can't get it right now.. Maybe later..

Besides the contrast (which I like).. I think her expression is great.. I think she'll like it.

 

[chrism]

Very good, but I think that the shadow around her spoils it slightly.

 

[markc]

It can be a neat effect, but with it lit directly from the front it looks like an accident, like so often happens with on-camera flash. I think it would come out better with lighting from the side.

 

[chrism]

It can be a neat effect, but with it lit directly from the front it looks like an accident, like so often happens with on-camera flash. I think it would come out better with lighting from the side.

I agree!

 

[errant_star]

thanks for your comments & suggestions mark c, chrism & sillyphaunt

I totally agree with the shadow but we were limited in lighting ... no on camera flash but overhead ceiling light and a floor lamp were used ... will have to try and even it out next time!

 

[Xmetal]

I like it.

Maybe crop the image to it even it up a bit.
It looks like the photo has gone a shade of blue aswell. :?

 

[craig]

I love blown out skin tones. As was mentioned the lighting should have better direction and a little softer. Try one without the difuse glow and use Gausian blur instead.

 

[errant_star]

thanks xmetal ... the bluish tinge was intentional

craig ... thanks as well and i will try the gaussian blur and my use of lighting has a long way to go but i'm learning

 

[vonnagy]

nice pic, is she single?

I agree with gaussian blur perhaps use it in conjunction with d. glow. I like the positioning of shot in the lower corner.

I agree with the shadows, don't think a reshoot is nessessary for this you can probably tweak the shadows out here in pshop. Good shot!

 

[chrism]

errant_star, is this photo OK to edit?

 

[errant_star]

be my guest Chrism

sorry vannagy ... she isn't single ... engaged to be married this summer! thanks for the suggestions as well

 

[chrism]

Had trouble getting round the hair.

 

[errant_star]

thanks chrism ... it really is one of those make or break the image things isn't it?! ... will have to get to work on it!!!

 

[chrism]

Yes, well have plenty more shots. You've got a lovely subject to work with.