This is the last of this small sequence of shots, and while it's not as striking as the other three, there are a lot of things about it that I like. I think my favourite component though is the hand-rolled cigarette, though I'm not sure I could tell you why.
And in case you're wondering: I was in two minds about cloning out the pier, insofar as it wasn't especially intrusive, but nor did it add anything to the shot. In the end I decided I preferred the simplicity of this version.
And finally: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both these wonderful women for allowing us to spend time in their company. It was a real pleasure :-)
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter plugins (etc) cropped?
comment by Chris at 06:49 AM (GMT) on 24 April, 2010
Hi Dave, interesting set. My favorite of the four was the third image, even though you made it very difficult to choose either that one or the b&W image. Regarding this image, I think the image works very well without the pier. The presence of the pier might not have hurt the image but I am sure some might have argued about it being distracting. The cloning is perfect. Any tips on how you attempted that one? Clone tool? Patch tool? duplicated a portion of the original and did some masking? All of the above :)
comment bydjn1 at 06:54 AM (GMT) on 24 April, 2010
Thanks Chris. As for the cloning: I created a selection then just used the Clone tool to clone sections of the sky from the right-hand side of the image.
comment byNicki at 07:50 AM (GMT) on 24 April, 2010
I like both - the simplicity and toning of your latest "tattooed" captures . I'm fascinated - it has a reportage charakter (for) me. I checked out your technique of toning and finsihed my latest work last night ... thanks for inspiration my friend!
comment byDREAMS OF LIGHT at 11:24 AM (GMT) on 24 April, 2010
lovely red david! fantastic!!
comment byDan Kaufman at 01:46 AM (GMT) on 26 April, 2010
I agree with Chris' comments. and appreciate the tip on how you cloned out the pier.
Subject wise, one small comment--I've often wondered about folks with large-body-area tattoos that are then covered up to almost 90% by clothing. My kudos to the lady here who (apparently) enthusiastically offered up a full view of her back art. I bet Ms. Red now wishes she was brave enough to show us her's too.
comment bydjn1 at 05:40 AM (GMT) on 26 April, 2010
This is the last of this small sequence of shots, and while it's not as striking as the other three, there are a lot of things about it that I like. I think my favourite component though is the hand-rolled cigarette, though I'm not sure I could tell you why.
And in case you're wondering: I was in two minds about cloning out the pier, insofar as it wasn't especially intrusive, but nor did it add anything to the shot. In the end I decided I preferred the simplicity of this version.
And finally: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both these wonderful women for allowing us to spend time in their company. It was a real pleasure :-)
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lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
plugins (etc)
cropped?
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
70mm
f/4.0
1/500
aperture priority
+2/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
none
minor
Hi Dave, interesting set. My favorite of the four was the third image, even though you made it very difficult to choose either that one or the b&W image. Regarding this image, I think the image works very well without the pier. The presence of the pier might not have hurt the image but I am sure some might have argued about it being distracting. The cloning is perfect. Any tips on how you attempted that one? Clone tool? Patch tool? duplicated a portion of the original and did some masking? All of the above :)
Thanks Chris. As for the cloning: I created a selection then just used the Clone tool to clone sections of the sky from the right-hand side of the image.
I like both - the simplicity and toning of your latest "tattooed" captures . I'm fascinated - it has a reportage charakter (for) me. I checked out your technique of toning and finsihed my latest work last night ... thanks for inspiration my friend!
lovely red david! fantastic!!
I agree with Chris' comments. and appreciate the tip on how you cloned out the pier.
Subject wise, one small comment--I've often wondered about folks with large-body-area tattoos that are then covered up to almost 90% by clothing. My kudos to the lady here who (apparently) enthusiastically offered up a full view of her back art. I bet Ms. Red now wishes she was brave enough to show us her's too.
Thanks all.