Here's the second shot that I mentioned, taken at this year's Blackpool Pride festival, and though this is a more standard/typical portrait, I much prefer it to the previous one.
And if you're interested, I produced another version of this image with a slightly 'colder' feel here:
Good shot. I tend to prefer this one. The color looks more natural. The other version seems a little on the purple side, but that could be my monitor. And of the 2 different subjects, I still like the mood/feel of the "desperate housewife" shot best. Great job on both though!
I like this shot. Especially because this guy reminds me of Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean. Just one question: Why does the area between his nose and the left eye looks a bit smudgy? Is it because of retouching or is it just the way this guys skin looks?
BTW, I wish you and your family all the best for the Chromasia business! Hopefully I get some money together to attend to one of your weekend courses.
Great portrait, great tones ! I don't know if he was about to cry or to laugh. This one is definitely better than the previous one which is a bit pathetic.
comment byKeith De-Lin at 01:14 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
eeesh. Crypt Keeper meets Boy George.
comment byRonald at 06:44 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
Great potrait! Very natural exposure considering the use of the flash!
I prefer the warm version over the cooler version by the way...
comment byDaniel at 07:07 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
I like this one more. Great portrait.
comment by mal at 10:17 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
very striking portrait Dave, super image. mal
comment by Joseph at 11:40 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
Blackpool is one weird place.
comment byJacques at 02:29 PM (GMT) on 22 May, 2007
Fantastic portrait. I love it. My only remark concerns the hat which I find a bit too uniform and without enough details.
Here's the second shot that I mentioned, taken at this year's Blackpool Pride festival, and though this is a more standard/typical portrait, I much prefer it to the previous one.
And if you're interested, I produced another version of this image with a slightly 'colder' feel here:
.../archives/blackpool_pride_2007_2.php
Let me know which you prefer.
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lens
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aperture
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Canon 5D
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
200mm
f/4.0
1/640
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-2/3
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100
580EX (-2/3 FEC)
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C1 Pro
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Haunting/Disturbing
I definitely prefer the "warmer" version - it somehow accentuates the color contrast much better than its "cooler" counterpart.
very very lovely portrait. I prefer this, the other is too much purple. Which of the two it is nearer the truth?
Freddy: this version is closer to the truth, though fractionally warmer than the original.
Thanks much David, and not only for the answer but, above all, for the fact that you share with we your magnificent photos
Good shot. I tend to prefer this one. The color looks more natural. The other version seems a little on the purple side, but that could be my monitor. And of the 2 different subjects, I still like the mood/feel of the "desperate housewife" shot best. Great job on both though!
I like this one more. Quite a character. Good job.
I like this shot. Especially because this guy reminds me of Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean. Just one question: Why does the area between his nose and the left eye looks a bit smudgy? Is it because of retouching or is it just the way this guys skin looks?
BTW, I wish you and your family all the best for the Chromasia business! Hopefully I get some money together to attend to one of your weekend courses.
Best wishes from Manchester,
Sebastian
Great portrait, great tones ! I don't know if he was about to cry or to laugh. This one is definitely better than the previous one which is a bit pathetic.
eeesh. Crypt Keeper meets Boy George.
Great potrait! Very natural exposure considering the use of the flash!
I prefer the warm version over the cooler version by the way...
I like this one more. Great portrait.
very striking portrait Dave, super image. mal
Blackpool is one weird place.
Fantastic portrait. I love it. My only remark concerns the hat which I find a bit too uniform and without enough details.
this one has much better post-processing, anyway great details in his face, good one
Fantastic portrait ! great shot !
Tremendous detail on this shot. Good colors and dof.
incredible detail and texture.
boy george would be pleased
Warmer one. More of a OAP George! Goodun :-)
tout simplement terrible d'où sorte ces personnages aux visages si intéressant, si complexe...
Bonjour,
Awesome portrait...Strange..Wonderful sharpened shot..Bravo!
Thanks everyone, though I'm still not convinced that the warmer version is the better of the two :-)
Very touching.
Very nice. Good one. I have a new photoblog up at http://fotografiker.se where I post photos taken with my new camera. Check it out!