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Jim , Don't shoot B&W if you don't visualise that way , your images look great in color , That is your bag , i also agree with Harley , i see a B&W image in that shot , It is all about how we visualise our images . Cheers GaryQuote:
Originally Posted by Jim Becia
This image will soon be hanging at Newspace in Portland. This is not a big deal however, as it will be part of the member gallery show and every member is invited to submit and display work. I did submit two images, and the curator selected this one (over a nude portrait taken in a workshop there.)
So naturally I'm thinking and rethinking the printing of this image. For the show, the only criteria is that the finished size must be no larger 16x20" (framed/mounted).
With that in mind, I'd like to ask for constructive comments on my treatment of the image. Of course there is no right or wrong, but you can perhaps help me see it in a different way.
Thanks in advance. Paul
http://www.verycunning.com/img/s2/v58/p1454374899-4.jpg
As processed. 4x5 FP4+, 1/2sec, f/64, polarizer, 210mm. HC-110 monobath.
http://www.verycunning.com/img/s12/v...54373837-4.jpg
straight scan.
Like the top one Paul , Find the treatment , has made the highlight areas more interesting
I find the darkened corners a bit too dark.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Cunningham
When taken too far this affect can spoil an otherwise lovely image by making it look contrived.
I prefer the top one as my eye stays central and on the subject.
Bottom my eye is looking all around.
But I think you need to judge at print size...
Just to clarify, the image at bottom is straight out of the camera, so to speak.
It's not so much a question of one versus the other, but more a question of whether the treatment is effective and/or could be improved upon somehow.
Thank you Gary, Ken and Randy for your thoughts. I'm agreeing with all of you, I think.
Paul,
Lovely image and rendition of the scan... A few thoughts since you asked.
The sky is a bit dark on the upper left, top and right side. However, the clouds are quite beautiful against the darkened sky. Perhaps just a bit less burning in the very dark areas will fix that.
IMHO, The center foreground could be slightly darker to complement the lower corners. This would lead the viewer deeper into the image toward the lake where you've maintained lighter tones. As-is, the immediate center foreground seems to be competing with that portion of land which is light toned and closer to the lake.
Regards,
Dennis
I knew bottom was straight and top modded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Cunningham
busy curving my own pics...:)
I seldom give an opinion, but you politely asked for it.
An excellent point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy Moe
I have a weakness for sunrise or sunset slides with reflections. Kudos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colorado CJ