Anne of Ohio

BlueCrow · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:19 PM

I had some spare time on my hands so I did some tweaking on this image. What do you think?

r_fredrick_smith · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:26 PM

What did it look like before the tweak? Seeing the before photo makes it easier to comment on the after photo.

Example of after and before shot

Cheers,
rfs

Arbib · #3 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:33 PM

I like the pose.."This Boxer doesn't fool around" look..
My only Critic...maybe open up the eyes a bit with the dodging tool.. THAT is the point of impack and emotion for me.
Nicely done.

BlueCrow · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:47 PM

Here is the before

Here is the after

Thanks for the input.

RSStory · #5 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 12:00 AM

I like it better then the original for sure... I dont think I would work the eyes anymore. I think if you it will not look natural. It is a dark moody image and I think we see enough of the eyes to work with that.

Nice job

PhotosbyChuck · #6 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 10:16 AM

Good adjustment. I'd suggest dropping the brightness on the tape to reduce its pull. Right now, that's a pretty bright spot and attracts attention for it. Her look fits the mood of your shot perfectly! Title it, "Coming Home Late!"

r_fredrick_smith · #7 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 10:24 AM

I personally would like a little separation from the background on a shot like this. I think that would actually accentuate the mood.
Cheers,
rfs

BlueCrow · #8 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotosbyChuck

Good adjustment. I'd suggest dropping the brightness on the tape to reduce its pull. Right now, that's a pretty bright spot and attracts attention for it. Her look fits the mood of your shot perfectly! Title it, "Coming Home Late!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by r_fredrick_smith

I personally would like a little separation from the background on a shot like this. I think that would actually accentuate the mood.
Cheers,
rfs

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Chuck, I'll go back and reduce the brightness of the tape. r_fredrick_smith, while I'm at it I'll work on the separation of the background from the subject.

drichards · #9 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 09:51 AM

I agree with rfs on the separation. Image has lots of potential. Thanks for sharing.

Mstal · #10 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 10:46 PM

I love it, seeing the before and after really brings home your retouching skills. Love the intense look and feel of the picture.