"Waiting" B&W Portrait

Ls3D · Dec 18, 2007

BTW - When I adjusted the picture I also ended up with a bit of darkness under the eyes, I actually uploaded it and then ran the dodge tool over that area and over-wrote the file.

-Shea

dpolston · Dec 18, 2007

I think it's a quirky part of this photo. Her eyes are dark and I really didn't notice it until it was pointed out to me.

It might have something to do with the conversion too. I save all my originals at 300dpi and when I save for posting I crop to a 4x6 and reduce to 120dpi.

These were shot at: ISO 125, Focal 135mm, f 4.5, 1/30sec (if you are interested)

Ls3D · Dec 18, 2007

It is a subtle difference, a little darkness and she is stressed, or with my edit, perhaps a touch over processed.

It is a lovely image either way IMHO.

-Shea

emogirl · Dec 18, 2007

beautiful shot...eyes look best in ls3d's edit

noescape · Dec 18, 2007

Absolutely LOVE this shot... no matter what the edit.

dpolston · Dec 18, 2007

emogirl said:
beautiful shot...eyes look best in ls3d's edit

he's the man! =o)

wildmaven · Dec 19, 2007

ls3d brought definition to the lashes! Nice job!!

This picture DID scream black and white, definitely.

Absolutely portfolio worthy.

dpolston · Dec 19, 2007

Funny that you mentioned portfolio... I am having 2 copies printed up as we speak.

mannella · Dec 20, 2007

One of the things that bug me is the crop. I would have left a little bit of light on her back. The eyes I can go either way. I also would not have blurred out her left shoulder as much. JMO. These are all minor things and it is a great shot of a very pretty subject.

elsaspet · Dec 20, 2007

My favorite by FAR is the original capture.
It's a beautiful photograph, and it will be a treasured moment.
Way to go David!

dpolston · Dec 20, 2007

mannella said:
One of the things that bug me is the crop. I would have left a little bit of light on her back. The eyes I can go either way. I also would not have blurred out her left shoulder as much. JMO. These are all minor things and it is a great shot of a very pretty subject.

That was shot like that. I didn't frankly think about composition when I saw her. I liked the expression before I held the camera up to capture it. Thanks.

Cindy... I'm catching up with you! BTW this was using your advice of turning the flash around. =o)

dpolston · Dec 20, 2007

Oh... by the way. I gave a 12x16 print to the little girls mother last night and she started crying. There were a couple other people around and one of them left to go get more people to show this to.

I don't know if she was crying because of the photo or the price I told her I sold this size for ($150.00 mounted). This was a gift print in exchange for a copyright/model release which she signed.

Trish1977 · Dec 20, 2007

I loved the first one you posted, but now I see more of what photophop is capable of. I HAVE GOT TO LEARN PHOTOSHOP!!!

Anyway, I LOVE the photo every which way I've seen it on this thread!