My First Photo of a Stranger

[DanOstergren]

Looks very natural, and I like the light. I think a warmer white balance would improve this shot, and I feel that the color in the scarf is too intese, but it's an easy fix with an adjustment layer and a layer mask in photoshop.

I don't have PS, just Lightroom. I think I bumped the Saturation a bit, I could tone it down.

For only $10 a month, photoshop is a worthy and affordable investment for a photographer in my opinion.

 

[DrumsOfGrohl]

Looks very natural, and I like the light. I think a warmer white balance would improve this shot, and I feel that the color in the scarf is too intese, but it's an easy fix with an adjustment layer and a layer mask in photoshop.

I don't have PS, just Lightroom. I think I bumped the Saturation a bit, I could tone it down.

For only $10 a month, photoshop is a worthy and affordable investment for a photographer in my opinion.

I know, and I think at a certain point I will end up there, but I have so much to learn about photography, including post-processing, that I really don't feel the need to add to my list of things to learn. Yet. For the same reason that I'm not trying to buy (or even borrow) a bunch of new lenses, or other gear. I know it will open up my options, but I need to learn how to get good at what I already have.

 

[DanOstergren]

Looks very natural, and I like the light. I think a warmer white balance would improve this shot, and I feel that the color in the scarf is too intese, but it's an easy fix with an adjustment layer and a layer mask in photoshop.

I don't have PS, just Lightroom. I think I bumped the Saturation a bit, I could tone it down.

For only $10 a month, photoshop is a worthy and affordable investment for a photographer in my opinion.

I know, and I think at a certain point I will end up there, but I have so much to learn about photography, including post-processing, that I really don't feel the need to add to my list of things to learn. Yet. For the same reason that I'm not trying to buy (or even borrow) a bunch of new lenses, or other gear. I know it will open up my options, but I need to learn how to get good at what I already have.

Do what works for you. In my experience learning how to retouch a photo taught me a lot about how to identify good lighting (good retouching follows the concept of contouring, and contouring is a makeup technique meant to mimic impeccable lighting). You may find that learning more aspects of this craft will speed up the progression of your learning.

 

[zulu42]

BTW thanks for mentioning "Everybody Street". Watching now

 

[DrumsOfGrohl]

BTW thanks for mentioning "Everybody Street". Watching now

Its fantastic, right? Kind of gives you a feeling of nostalgia for the culture of the 60s-70s in the Village.

 

[beagle100]

Looks very natural, and I like the light. I think a warmer white balance would improve this shot, and I feel that the color in the scarf is too intese, but it's an easy fix with an adjustment layer and a layer mask in photoshop.

I don't have PS, just Lightroom. I think I bumped the Saturation a bit, I could tone it down.

For only $10 a month, photoshop is a worthy and affordable investment for a photographer in my opinion.

I know, and I think at a certain point I will end up there, but I have so much to learn about photography, including post-processing, that I really don't feel the need to add to my list of things to learn. Yet. For the same reason that I'm not trying to buy (or even borrow) a bunch of new lenses, or other gear. I know it will open up my options, but I need to learn how to get good at what I already have.

good strategy