I also like the second image a bit better. In the B&W the isolated sharpness of only the one eye and the lips looks a little strange. In the color version you don’t notice the effect as much. That’s just my personal preference.
story_teller wrote:
I also like the second image a bit better. In the B&W the isolated sharpness of only the one eye and the lips looks a little strange. In the color version you don’t notice the effect as much. That’s just my personal preference.
I agree, and I also think that somehow, the b&w has a limited tonality, but the color is infinite. Thank you for the comments.
Danpbphoto wrote:
She has a natural beauty Derek. Both versions show that. Personally both are equally fine for this young woman.
Dan
I agree that she is a natural beauty, she is also 6 feet and 2 inches tall. We are meeting this evening for a portrait session, I will keep you posted. Thank you so much for the comments, Dan.
Dneufarth wrote:
I agree that she is a natural beauty, she is also 6 feet and 2 inches tall. We are meeting this evening for a portrait session, I will keep you posted. Thank you so much for the comments, Dan.
Derek
A "tall drink of water" as we used to say Derek!
Looking forward to viewing this beauty some more!
Dan
Derek, love the soft tones. And she is also gentle-looking which adds to it. I sometimes don't like the head cut off top like this, but in this case it not only works, but brings even more attention to her eyes.
charley5 wrote:
Derek, love the soft tones. And she is also gentle-looking which adds to it. I sometimes don't like the head cut off top like this, but in this case it not only works, but brings even more attention to her eyes.
-Charles
Thank you so much Charles for commenting, Yes, I have started many conversations here with cutting off heads.
DanielScott wrote:
Excellent shot. I love using f/1.2 for portraits as you've done here, despite many photographers who take issue with it. The soft look is very dreamy.
Thank you Daniel. I am frequently saddened by the lack of acceptance by so many photographers of shallow depth of field images. It is one of the most engaging qualities of photography and cinematography.
