my first colour selection...

JoeLeBean · Jun 22, 2013

Hi all,

THis is my first colour selection shot...I'm usually not a fan and I don't know why.
Well anyway I have this old shot that I re-edited and then turned it into black and white, with a high key feel and then the accident happened...

About the model: Unfortunately Astrid, from Glasgow, doesn't model anymore (or she hides away from me...).

So what do you think about the image? Does the colour selection add an extra touch of glamour? Is the red too saturated??

Critics, comments and suggestions are all welcome.

Thanks in advance.

wyogirl · Jun 22, 2013

I like it, but it reminds me of the HBO series True Blood.

Michael79 · Jun 22, 2013

Normally I don't care for selective color, but this looks awesome. Great photo and great model.

tirediron · Jun 22, 2013

One of the VERY rare effective uses of selective colour.

JoeLeBean · Jun 23, 2013

Thanks guys

kathyt · Jun 23, 2013

I normally cringe when I see selective color but I think it works here. I love the shine on her lips too. I don't think the color is too saturated.

frommrstomommy · Jun 23, 2013

i opened this thread squinting and ended up pleasantly surprised. lol

JoeLeBean · Jun 23, 2013

Thanks Kathythorson and Frommrstomommy!

Ballistics · Jun 23, 2013

Hey I like it.

gregtallica · Jun 24, 2013

Now when "selective color" comes up in the beginner forum, I'm going to link to this thread as the example where it does work. Fortunately, we can still link to all the other selective color threads to show cases when it doesn't.

Nice shot!