Self reflection in someone elses eye

[mindfloodz]

Notice in the iris of the subjects eye, there is the reflection of me taking the picture, as well as the clouds with a bright blue sky, a tree line and even the river behind me. You can see in the lower half of the iris a mixture of the subject's brown eye color and the combination of the tall grass in the background. It kind of has a fish eye lens effect on the reflection.

Give me your thoughts on photo. All are appreciated!

 

[Trever1t]

the reflection is cool, for sure. I would have not placed the eye in the center of the image.

 

[mindfloodz]

It just didn't look right cropped any other way

 

[robertandrewphoto]

I like it, but I think a black and white conversion would make it a lot better

 

[mindfloodz]

I will try it in b&w, I still have the RAW image

 

[Provo]

 

[mindfloodz]

Here ya go, Robertandrew... I tried cropping it to conform to the rule of thirds, but it just didn't look right. I kept the composition the same.

 

[mindfloodz]

Just imagine what you could have done with that, had you had the RAW image! If you want the RAW to play with, I will put the link on this page.

This is the link to download the RAW I used for this HDR...
Download IMG_4348.CR2 for free on Filesonic.com

 

[robertandrewphoto]

I like yours but i think this has a more even tone to it
Let me know what you think of it

 

[mindfloodz]

Your version is very natural. Very similar to the original. I wanted a comic book feel to it. Like a washed up villain that is become weathered. Don't get me wrong, your looks great, and is much more natural, and true to the original. I appreciate your time and efforts! Also thanks for the inspiration for the black and white! I did some b&w photography yesterday that turned out pretty nice. Check it out under the People photography board - Thread - I shot my daughter!! Someone call 911