This is an excellent idea and you're well on the way to an expressive photograph.
I like the way you are processing - it looks like there's cracquelure (however that is spelled) signifying the brittle nature of her mood. Overall the image is dark to me, no doubt your intent since you're wanting to capture her "dark moment". I think the idea is good, I'd like to see just a little less extreme in the processing, but that's just my take on it.
I get it though - good idea-
Artisador wrote:
This is an excellent idea and you're well on the way to an expressive photograph.
I like the way you are processing - it looks like there's cracquelure (however that is spelled) signifying the brittle nature of her mood. Overall the image is dark to me, no doubt your intent since you're wanting to capture her "dark moment". I think the idea is good, I'd like to see just a little less extreme in the processing, but that's just my take on it.
I get it though - good idea-
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I thought that the uneven and strong finishing would help to capture the volatility of her emotions; it was such a difficult task…
(The model and her mother are begging me not to change it)
I really appreciate your sincere comments Art, thanks!
Wonderful shot, John! (So what else is new ) You might boost the levels a teensy bit if you like but I love it just the way it is. I think the dark tone really adds to the brooding quality of the shot. Your model looks awfully thin, though! I hope she's a happier person than the shot would indicate. She's obviously a very beautiful girl and with her whole life before her, she has no reason to be distressed.
Hi John, Wonderful work my friend!!! I can see why the model and mother don't what you to touch it. But then again, have you shown them the full potential of this image?
John, the graininess of the image, I believe adds to the feel of the uncomfortable feeling when one's feelings aren't grounded. There are so many emotions at play, so many double-edged, fractured feelings. I think it is great. I think I would like to see a bit of the levels adjustment to bring out the mid-tones just a hair--I think that would add to the contrast inherent in our emotions from millisecond to millisecond when we are in conflict. She is a beautiful girl, and you tell a very real story.
Dont change it. This was another theme that came to mind this week that I had no Idea how to excecute. The extreme processing is perfect. This is a winner.
Strad wrote:
Wonderful shot, John! (So what else is new ) You might boost the levels a teensy bit if you like but I love it just the way it is. I think the dark tone really adds to the brooding quality of the shot. Your model looks awfully thin, though! I hope she's a happier person than the shot would indicate. She's obviously a very beautiful girl and with her whole life before her, she has no reason to be distressed.
Fond regards,
Endre
I was very sorry to miss your concert Sunday night, hope that it was a big success. Please let us know if there is an archived version for download available.
Thanks for the comments and the good advice Endre,
I just boosted the levels a little bit as suggested while still trying to keep the overall darkness originally intended.
My friends were visiting for the long weekend and my model is very thin indeed and, at times, very happy…
Vipermike wrote:
Hi John, Wonderful work my friend!!! I can see why the model and mother don't what you to touch it. But then again, have you shown them the full potential of this image?
I didn’t have a chance to show them the modified image but they will look at it on this website when they get home later today. Thanks Mike!
ironabike wrote:
John, the graininess of the image, I believe adds to the feel of the uncomfortable feeling when one's feelings aren't grounded. There are so many emotions at play, so many double-edged, fractured feelings. I think it is great. I think I would like to see a bit of the levels adjustment to bring out the mid-tones just a hair--I think that would add to the contrast inherent in our emotions from millisecond to millisecond when we are in conflict. She is a beautiful girl, and you tell a very real story.
Jane
Hello again Jane, thanks for your thoughtful comments, you are so right!
I usually don’t do any exaggerated post processing, but on the other hand, I usually don’t try to photograph fragile feelings either!
hhski wrote:
Dont change it. This was another theme that came to mind this week that I had no Idea how to excecute. The extreme processing is perfect. This is a winner.
Hi hh, it’s happening to me a lot also, one minute I’m thinking that I have this great original idea for the assignment and the next, I find it already posted!
I’m glad you like the processing, thank you!
Louis Simpson wrote:
Very good John. The grain really makes the image. The thin wrist and hair in the eyes really give it an edge. I agree with hh. Don't change it.
Hello Louis, as you can see I didn’t use any pictures from the ‘accident’ set of the other night.
She was a very cooperative great model and plans to bring the pictures to her digital art class.
Thank you.
) You might boost the levels a teensy bit if you like but I love it just the way it is. I think the dark tone really adds to the brooding quality of the shot. Your model looks awfully thin, though! I hope she's a happier person than the shot would indicate. She's obviously a very beautiful girl and with her whole life before her, she has no reason to be distressed.
