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Usually there are two of them (husband & wife ?) working together down this tiny alley but today he was alone and I had a chance to shoot.

Which version do you like best (sorry about the frame encroaching on the shot - obviously in print it wouldn't be) ?

joe.penn · 12-18-2011, 02:57 PM

Frog - awesome pic!!! The second one is great!!!!

Edit: That second one is as close to perfect as a photo can get - what PP finishing?

normhead · 12-18-2011, 03:17 PM

I like the original colour... especially the little painting on the end of his box, it's perfectly muted in the colour version but just sort of fade away in the mono-tome versions. I generally like monotone when the colour doesn't add anything to the picture. But there are subtle tonal areas here where the colour contrast is the only contrast.

**Bob Harris** · 12-18-2011, 03:52 PM

Kevin, it seems that the color version brings out the clutter which is an important part of the photo. How does another person work in such a small area, surprised the wife doesn't make him clean the mess up, that is what mine does anyway.

Frogfish · 12-19-2011, 01:41 PM

Thank you Joe, Normhead and Bob for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the shot ! It is amazing how, across the different forums I posted this on, there is no consensus of opinion with the chosen version being evenly spread.

Joe - I used NIK's Silver Efex Pro 2 and also added a number of control points to tweak the brightness here and there.

Frogfish · 12-22-2011, 03:28 AM

I found it very interesting that was no consensus of opinion, but a lot of valid comments, as to the best version and can only conclude that it all boils down to personal preference !

Across 5 forums the voting went like this :

Colour 13 = 37%
Sepia 13 = 37%
B&W 9 = 26%

**dcmsox2004** · 12-22-2011, 05:50 AM

something special about a craftsman plying his trade on a busy street... replete with all the tools necessary to effect repairs.... well done... dave m

Frogfish · 12-22-2011, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

something special about a craftsman plying his trade on a busy street... replete with all the tools necessary to effect repairs.... well done... dave m

Thanks Dave. I've often seen this guy in what seems to be his usual spot and always liked what I've seen ...despite the chaos surrounding him

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12-18-2011, 02:57 PM	#2
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Frog - awesome pic!!! The second one is great!!!! Edit: That second one is as close to perfect as a photo can get - what PP finishing?

12-18-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I like the original colour... especially the little painting on the end of his box, it's perfectly muted in the colour version but just sort of fade away in the mono-tome versions. I generally like monotone when the colour doesn't add anything to the picture. But there are subtle tonal areas here where the colour contrast is the only contrast.

12-18-2011, 03:52 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Kevin, it seems that the color version brings out the clutter which is an important part of the photo. How does another person work in such a small area, surprised the wife doesn't make him clean the mess up, that is what mine does anyway.

12-19-2011, 01:41 PM	#5
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490 Original Poster	Thank you Joe, Normhead and Bob for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the shot ! It is amazing how, across the different forums I posted this on, there is no consensus of opinion with the chosen version being evenly spread. Joe - I used NIK's Silver Efex Pro 2 and also added a number of control points to tweak the brightness here and there.

12-22-2011, 03:28 AM	#6
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490 Original Poster	I found it very interesting that was no consensus of opinion, but a lot of valid comments, as to the best version and can only conclude that it all boils down to personal preference ! Across 5 forums the voting went like this : Colour 13 = 37% Sepia 13 = 37% B&W 9 = 26%

12-22-2011, 05:50 AM	#7
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	something special about a craftsman plying his trade on a busy street... replete with all the tools necessary to effect repairs.... well done... dave m

12-22-2011, 10:09 PM	#8
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 something special about a craftsman plying his trade on a busy street... replete with all the tools necessary to effect repairs.... well done... dave m Thanks Dave. I've often seen this guy in what seems to be his usual spot and always liked what I've seen ...despite the chaos surrounding him

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