My apologies for not posting much recently but I'm currently writing another book and, as usual, my time-management skills have let me down somewhat. In other words, the deadline is fast approaching and I'm spending virtually every minute either writing or sourcing images. The good news is that it will be finished on time (fingers crossed), but the bad news is that I'm unlikely to have any time to shoot any new material until around the 8th of next month.
In light of that I've posted this one, another shot of Rhowan taken at the same time as this one. I didn't post it at the time, as I wasn't happy with the composition, but after cropping it to 4x3 I think it looks quite a bit better.
On another matter – and feel free to skip this if a) you are already subscribed to our Photoshop tutorials, or b) have heard enough about them this summer – we've been running a summer promotion for the last couple of months: offering 15% off the first year's payment of an annual subscription or our lifetime membership package. In other words, if you have though about subscribing, now would be a great time to do so as this offer ends at midnight tomorrow; i.e. the 31st July. For more information about this offer, and our tutorials, please take a look at the following page:
comment byEugene at 04:07 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
I really like this portrait. The 4x3 crop is one I don't use much at all, but I think it works well here. What was the post-processing technique for this image?
Eugene: it's not an aspect ratio I use all that often either, but it was the only one that worked for this image. As for the post-processing: I converted it to black and white using the channel mixer (biased towards the red channel), added a Curve for contrast, then another to tone the image.
comment byCarlos Garcia at 04:30 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
Dave,
The peaceful tones are beautiful.
C.
comment byDan Kaufman at 04:36 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
I too agree with the 4x3 aspect ratio--don't use it (hardly ever) AND that it definitely works here. AND love the post-processing--as simple as it is it works very well.
comment byJames Irwin at 06:27 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
Beautiful. The focus, the colors, and the girl. Wonderful shot.
comment byAkshat Gait at 08:46 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
Great post processing into b/w.
comment bymbecher at 09:22 PM (GMT) on 30 July, 2009
The calm tones seem to match quite well here. Reminds me of the moments when you come out of the water and feel closer to yourself than ever.
comment bymicha at 01:20 AM (GMT) on 31 July, 2009
just wonderful Dave!! Wish you good luck with the deadline thing and I am sure something superb is coming out! Cheers!
comment bypernilla at 05:23 AM (GMT) on 31 July, 2009
Wonderful capture! Beautiful soft focus and B&W.
comment byKay Arnold at 07:17 AM (GMT) on 31 July, 2009
Brilliant stuff David. I always love this kind of post processing. Gives it an almost light and mystical feel
comment bydamien at 12:02 PM (GMT) on 31 July, 2009
Ive waited a few days for your next post only for you to say your are taking a break I know your busy and all. but what about US !! the cheek of you having a life outside of this blog. tut tut tut...
What a great shot! I love the hint of a smile on her face!
comment byNicki at 10:06 PM (GMT) on 2 August, 2009
I underestimated the possibilities of cropping for long. But it's a great option for composition. I like playing around with "strange" dimensions - brings out some awesome atmosphere. Now it's time to buried your body, what a mess. Hope you getting a new one as soon as possible. R.I.P and good night. Cheers
comment by vasantharaj at 07:11 AM (GMT) on 3 August, 2009
really fantastic...
comment byNicolas at 09:03 PM (GMT) on 7 August, 2009
Excellent shot, I like the high-key processing.
comment by kate at 02:02 AM (GMT) on 9 August, 2009
Hi David- haven't visited in a while and what a pleasure to happen upon today's shot. This is superb- love her gentle, natural expression, the lines made by her hair the lines made by pleating in her dress. Very very nice. :) Hope all is well!
comment bycako at 02:33 AM (GMT) on 9 August, 2009
Fantastic lighting ... beautiful portrait !
comment bydjn1 at 05:42 AM (GMT) on 9 August, 2009
Thanks everyone :)
comment bycrash at 01:03 AM (GMT) on 13 August, 2009
My apologies for not posting much recently but I'm currently writing another book and, as usual, my time-management skills have let me down somewhat. In other words, the deadline is fast approaching and I'm spending virtually every minute either writing or sourcing images. The good news is that it will be finished on time (fingers crossed), but the bad news is that I'm unlikely to have any time to shoot any new material until around the 8th of next month.
In light of that I've posted this one, another shot of Rhowan taken at the same time as this one. I didn't post it at the time, as I wasn't happy with the composition, but after cropping it to 4x3 I think it looks quite a bit better.
On another matter – and feel free to skip this if a) you are already subscribed to our Photoshop tutorials, or b) have heard enough about them this summer – we've been running a summer promotion for the last couple of months: offering 15% off the first year's payment of an annual subscription or our lifetime membership package. In other words, if you have though about subscribing, now would be a great time to do so as this offer ends at midnight tomorrow; i.e. the 31st July. For more information about this offer, and our tutorials, please take a look at the following page:
http://www.chromasia.com/tutorials/online/
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
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cropped?
Canon 1Ds Mark II
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
200mm
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I really like this portrait. The 4x3 crop is one I don't use much at all, but I think it works well here. What was the post-processing technique for this image?
Eugene: it's not an aspect ratio I use all that often either, but it was the only one that worked for this image. As for the post-processing: I converted it to black and white using the channel mixer (biased towards the red channel), added a Curve for contrast, then another to tone the image.
Dave,
The peaceful tones are beautiful.
C.
I too agree with the 4x3 aspect ratio--don't use it (hardly ever) AND that it definitely works here. AND love the post-processing--as simple as it is it works very well.
Beautiful. The focus, the colors, and the girl. Wonderful shot.
Great post processing into b/w.
The calm tones seem to match quite well here. Reminds me of the moments when you come out of the water and feel closer to yourself than ever.
just wonderful Dave!! Wish you good luck with the deadline thing and I am sure something superb is coming out! Cheers!
Wonderful capture! Beautiful soft focus and B&W.
great picture. I love your pictures.
Brilliant stuff David. I always love this kind of post processing. Gives it an almost light and mystical feel
Ive waited a few days for your next post only for you to say your are taking a break I know your busy and all. but what about US !! the cheek of you having a life outside of this blog. tut tut tut...
Very relaxed and candid shot - lovely tonality too. She looks very happy :)
Very nice shot!
What a great shot! I love the hint of a smile on her face!
I underestimated the possibilities of cropping for long. But it's a great option for composition. I like playing around with "strange" dimensions - brings out some awesome atmosphere. Now it's time to buried your body, what a mess. Hope you getting a new one as soon as possible. R.I.P and good night. Cheers
really fantastic...
Excellent shot, I like the high-key processing.
Hi David- haven't visited in a while and what a pleasure to happen upon today's shot. This is superb- love her gentle, natural expression, the lines made by her hair the lines made by pleating in her dress. Very very nice. :) Hope all is well!
Fantastic lighting ... beautiful portrait !
Thanks everyone :)
lovely!