People Exposed Brick

Exposed Brick · 03:06 PM

This was taken in our basement. There used to be an inground indoor pool by the previous owners!! So there is a lot of exposed brick. I have been trying to use this area of the basement creatively and I really like this shot. I used a Metz 58 behind the model (Haley--a great young model) in the inset in the brick (remotely triggered with a Cybercync) and an umbrella with a Metz 58 or a Vivitar 383, also remotely triggered. I also may have used a grid spot on another Metz 58, but forget!!

candgpics · 03-27-2010, 12:26 AM

I converted to B&W with PhotoTools 2.5 and used a grain present, as well.

Gregg

CWyatt · 03-27-2010, 02:01 AM

Is a 'grain present' a filter to add grain? Interested in why you think that added to the shot, cheers.

axl · 03-27-2010, 03:56 AM

I really like it.
Great feel to it IMO.

Well done

candgpics · 03-27-2010, 01:45 PM

Hi:

Thanx for the comments. I actually meant "preset" not "present." Sorry about that.

I have been playing around with OnOne PhotoTools quite a bit. I know post processing can get excessive and I tend to post process a lot. I liked this image becuase I just thought the grain looked nice with the brick, kind of giving a gritty, perhaps not urban, but biting look.

I know I sometimes go overboard with post processing, but I am just trying things out. The model and her mother loved it (so did my wife!!!).

Thanx again for the comments!!

Gregg

CWyatt · 03-27-2010, 02:14 PM

Yes I agree it probably works as an effect with this one because of the low-light kind of feel to it. My only reservation is that the grain looks a little artifacted, but that might be due to sharpening or the jpeg compression?

timstone · 03-27-2010, 02:29 PM

Not really a fan of the added grain...I think it would look better shot normal with as little grain as possible. I also don't think the black gloves really worked in this shot...they blend in too well with the top she is wearing...there's really no separation.

candgpics · 03-28-2010, 12:55 AM

Thanks so much for the comments. I like the gloves and I do not remember if I had asked her to keep the gloves on or if they already were on and we just shot a few more, but I understand your concern.

Gregg

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03-27-2010, 01:45 PM	#5
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	Hi Hi: Thanx for the comments. I actually meant "preset" not "present." Sorry about that. I have been playing around with OnOne PhotoTools quite a bit. I know post processing can get excessive and I tend to post process a lot. I liked this image becuase I just thought the grain looked nice with the brick, kind of giving a gritty, perhaps not urban, but biting look. I know I sometimes go overboard with post processing, but I am just trying things out. The model and her mother loved it (so did my wife!!!). Thanx again for the comments!! Gregg

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03-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#2
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	I converted to B&W with PhotoTools 2.5 and used a grain present, as well. Gregg

03-27-2010, 02:01 AM	#3
CWyatt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,291	Is a 'grain present' a filter to add grain? Interested in why you think that added to the shot, cheers.

03-27-2010, 03:56 AM	#4
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I really like it. Great feel to it IMO. Well done

03-27-2010, 02:14 PM	#6
CWyatt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,291	Yes I agree it probably works as an effect with this one because of the low-light kind of feel to it. My only reservation is that the grain looks a little artifacted, but that might be due to sharpening or the jpeg compression?

03-27-2010, 02:29 PM	#7
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	Not really a fan of the added grain...I think it would look better shot normal with as little grain as possible. I also don't think the black gloves really worked in this shot...they blend in too well with the top she is wearing...there's really no separation.

03-28-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	Thanks so much for the comments. I like the gloves and I do not remember if I had asked her to keep the gloves on or if they already were on and we just shot a few more, but I understand your concern. Gregg