This was taken about half an hour after my previous entry, by which point Tabby had got rid of her brother's hat, the plastic cups, and the huge lump of paper she'd been carrying around :)
As with my previous entry, the original is rather flat in comparison:
In this instance though, the post-processing was much more straightforward; i.e. I converted the image to black and white using the channel mixer (as described in this tutorial) then used a Curve to add the high-key effect.
On a totally different matter: I was interviewed by Michael Zhang from petapixel.com a couple of weeks ago. If you're interested, the interview is now live:
Jem: I tried a version with more contrast, but it ended up looking unbalanced; i.e. too much emphasis on her top, not enough on her face. I take your point though.
comment byLeicca at 10:55 AM (GMT) on 8 July, 2009
Again, otra hermosa foto de las criaturas. Ya te lo dije hace algún tiempo: las fotos de tus hijos son realmente brillantes. (No sólo por el procesado.)
Yes, certainly a risky edition, strong as it is. I find it extremely atractive those dark points on the T-shirt as they give solidity to an almost evanescent image. Great decission the high key, according to her mood.
comment bynavin harish at 12:36 PM (GMT) on 8 July, 2009
This is really cute
comment byCarlos Garcia at 01:06 PM (GMT) on 8 July, 2009
I know Tabby... life can be so hard :)
Beautiful portrait.
C.
comment byLuca Bobbiesi at 01:15 PM (GMT) on 8 July, 2009
Extremely sweet, great work with hi-key
comment by Justin Photis at 01:57 PM (GMT) on 8 July, 2009
I like the high-key effect on the shot to almost blow it out. What does the Curve look like on that then ?
Also interesting to see that during the Channel Mixer conversion, the red, ribena ?, stain , has completely gone.. :)
comment bypernilla at 05:11 AM (GMT) on 9 July, 2009
Very nice. The high key and the soft focus suits her mood. And she's adorable.
comment bywill pattison at 02:12 PM (GMT) on 9 July, 2009
dude. you are the master of contrast. it bows to your creative will!!
This was taken about half an hour after my previous entry, by which point Tabby had got rid of her brother's hat, the plastic cups, and the huge lump of paper she'd been carrying around :)
As with my previous entry, the original is rather flat in comparison:
.../archives/enough_is_enough.php
In this instance though, the post-processing was much more straightforward; i.e. I converted the image to black and white using the channel mixer (as described in this tutorial) then used a Curve to add the high-key effect.
On a totally different matter: I was interviewed by Michael Zhang from petapixel.com a couple of weeks ago. If you're interested, the interview is now live:
.../interview-with-david-nightingale-of-chromasia/
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Strong composition in this shot. The high-key works out nicely...
I think I would have liked a little more constrast on her top - but either way its an adorable shot. She looks so sleepy, bless!
Mirko: thanks.
Jem: I tried a version with more contrast, but it ended up looking unbalanced; i.e. too much emphasis on her top, not enough on her face. I take your point though.
Again, otra hermosa foto de las criaturas. Ya te lo dije hace algún tiempo: las fotos de tus hijos son realmente brillantes. (No sólo por el procesado.)
Un saludo.
Yes, certainly a risky edition, strong as it is. I find it extremely atractive those dark points on the T-shirt as they give solidity to an almost evanescent image. Great decission the high key, according to her mood.
This is really cute
I know Tabby... life can be so hard :)
Beautiful portrait.
C.
Extremely sweet, great work with hi-key
I like the high-key effect on the shot to almost blow it out. What does the Curve look like on that then ?
Also interesting to see that during the Channel Mixer conversion, the red, ribena ?, stain , has completely gone.. :)
Very nice. The high key and the soft focus suits her mood. And she's adorable.
dude. you are the master of contrast. it bows to your creative will!!
;-)
wp.
Menuda clave alta!!! WOW!!! Me gusta muchisimo la pose de la niña.
Saludos.
"Not again, When will Daddy learn I want sweeties, not another camera in my face!"
Thanks everyone :)
such a beautiful children portrait! great High Key and i like her shirt.. it matches great to your postprocess ;-)
wonderful silent moment.... like it!