BananaRepublic
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Some critic would be nice thanks.
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That edit is awful.
That edit is awful.
That edit is awful.
Except for the part about lightening up and local-area sharpening of the man in the cabin of the combine...the dodging work and the sharpening applied makes him MUCH more of a focal point than he was in the original shot. The lightened-up and sharpened operator makes the photo hugely more impactful, even with the yellow tint applied.
I personally would like to see it in color. But if the OP wants to present it in B&W, then more contrast and a slightly brighter overall look might be helpful; I used to run a combine, and to me, wheat and oats and grass seed or clover harvesting, any of those crops, usually means bright-weather conditions and plenty of light, at least during the majority of the day.
That edit is awful.
Oh well, every person can make stupid, blunt remarks, but I think it's better for you to first learn and actually understand what you read, before saying something.
I wonder what your message contributes to the OP's request to criticize his photo? Nothing at all!
Perhaps it's difficult for you to understand what is meant by my remark to the OP "Ofcourse this edit is entirely my idea, maybe you don't like the yellow layer"?
It means that what you think of the edit is completely irrelevant.
There is a big difference between being "direct" and being "rude", but that's apparently something you've never learned. Perhaps the OP would benefit more from a meaningful reaction from you on HIS photo, instead of your pretty stupid "blah, blah, blah" which has nothing to do with the entire thread of the OP.
aju paraplu, Gerard
i would say that the color version is definitely the best so far.
im just not feeling that shot as a B&W
@BananaRepublic I much prefer the color version.
I think the shot lacks drama. There is action coming on here ... a huge combine chewing up spent crops and tossing it out the backside ... a sole man is controlling this crop eating beast. I believe there are stories here that need to be told with drama and imagination. The sky adds nothing to the Man/Mechanical Beast/Dead Crop story. Focus on the action, try some optical drama by going wide and getting close, or long and compress the action. It looks like you use a normal lens from a standing position. Shoot low, shoot slow, shoot tight ... the photographer can add or subtract drama as they choose.