People A few more fitness images

candgpics · 01-01-2012, 02:30 AM

These were taken with a mix of apertures and shutter speeds. All finished in CS4 and OnOne PhotoTools Pro 2.6

Last edited by candgpics; 09-28-2012 at 07:11 PM.

xfloggingkylex · 01-06-2012, 01:20 PM

I don't care much for the vignetting, otherwise I like the pictures. They have a very "stock" feeling to them.

Well done.

candgpics · 01-06-2012, 11:36 PM

I guess stock is good, right?

I tend to add vignettes to most of my images. I recognize it may not be to everyone's taste, though.

Thanks so much for the comments.

Falke · 01-07-2012, 03:17 PM

I like sepia tones and vignetting myself. I have not yet taken to the brighter vignetting but it seems to work with the 3rd shot. And yes, stock is good - it makes money.

xfloggingkylex · 01-10-2012, 06:33 AM

As mentioned, I think stock is good. I don't take pictures to sell them but if someone wanted to pay me to use it I would be flattered.

The first is my favorite and I could see it in a magazine or as an add.

**Cee Cee** · 01-11-2012, 04:44 AM

I must admit I don't get it, both the models look like they want to rip your arms off! They don't look like fitness images to me they look like anger images, what was the purpose of the shots?

cheers.

mikeSF · 01-11-2012, 05:26 AM

your #2 image, stretching, is just fantastic! well done. i love the sharpness of the grass in front of her leg.

**Cee Cee** · 01-11-2012, 06:53 PM

re-reading my post today I didn't quiet explain myself as I should have. When I say " what was the purpose of the shots " I mean are they portraits or sports action shots. If they are portraits I think the models should smile or at least have a neutral look rather than a sneer or a disapproving look. If they are sports action shots then I don't think they should be looking straight at the camera. #2 for example, is an excellent shot technically but I think she should be looking down at her feet as she would be if she wasn't posing for the camera. The pose in #3 just looks awkward and unnatural, not very "athletic", and with a look of disapproval.

cheers

arnie0674 · 01-12-2012, 07:27 AM

I really like the last 2 shots. Having spent the entire day yesterday looking through stock images for sport action images, i like the composure, but I especially like that they aren't smiling. The setting and action look very natural.

I could see purchasing these, without the vignetting and in full color.

The first one is a bit cliche for me. I must've seen 500 images of 2 people jogging. Thats not to say its not well done, just that I want to see something unique.

JohnBee · 01-12-2012, 07:42 AM

I really like the Sepia effect on the first image, I find it gives it plaque like stature.
I also like the expression captured in no. 2. as well. Don't know how well the vignette works in this particular case(to abrupt?) but I don't think it's a bad thing either.

candgpics · 01-17-2012, 02:41 AM

Hi:

Thank you all for the comments. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all.

The models I was working with generally have experience in doing fashion work and I tried to get them to smile more. They admitted to me that they are used to the more stoic/serious look for fashion work.

In terms of a purpose to the images, I was just trying to take tasteful images with a bit of character to them.

Thanks so much for your comments.

01-01-2012, 02:30 AM	#1
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394	A few more fitness images Lens: DA* 50-135 Camera: K5 Photo Location: Central Maine ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/750s Aperture: F4 These were taken with a mix of apertures and shutter speeds. All finished in CS4 and OnOne PhotoTools Pro 2.6 Last edited by candgpics; 09-28-2012 at 07:11 PM.

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01-06-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
xfloggingkylex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Frederick, MD USA Posts: 111	I don't care much for the vignetting, otherwise I like the pictures. They have a very "stock" feeling to them. Well done.

01-06-2012, 11:36 PM	#3
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	I guess stock is good, right? I tend to add vignettes to most of my images. I recognize it may not be to everyone's taste, though. Thanks so much for the comments.

01-07-2012, 03:17 PM	#4
Falke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern NSW Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 186	I like sepia tones and vignetting myself. I have not yet taken to the brighter vignetting but it seems to work with the 3rd shot. And yes, stock is good - it makes money.

01-10-2012, 06:33 AM	#5
xfloggingkylex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Frederick, MD USA Posts: 111	As mentioned, I think stock is good. I don't take pictures to sell them but if someone wanted to pay me to use it I would be flattered. The first is my favorite and I could see it in a magazine or as an add.

01-11-2012, 04:44 AM	#6
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	I must admit I don't get it, both the models look like they want to rip your arms off! They don't look like fitness images to me they look like anger images, what was the purpose of the shots? cheers.

01-11-2012, 05:26 AM	#7
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	your #2 image, stretching, is just fantastic! well done. i love the sharpness of the grass in front of her leg.

01-11-2012, 06:53 PM	#8
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	re-reading my post today I didn't quiet explain myself as I should have. When I say " what was the purpose of the shots " I mean are they portraits or sports action shots. If they are portraits I think the models should smile or at least have a neutral look rather than a sneer or a disapproving look. If they are sports action shots then I don't think they should be looking straight at the camera. #2 for example, is an excellent shot technically but I think she should be looking down at her feet as she would be if she wasn't posing for the camera. The pose in #3 just looks awkward and unnatural, not very "athletic", and with a look of disapproval. cheers

01-12-2012, 07:27 AM	#9
arnie0674 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 173	I really like the last 2 shots. Having spent the entire day yesterday looking through stock images for sport action images, i like the composure, but I especially like that they aren't smiling. The setting and action look very natural. I could see purchasing these, without the vignetting and in full color. The first one is a bit cliche for me. I must've seen 500 images of 2 people jogging. Thats not to say its not well done, just that I want to see something unique.

01-12-2012, 07:42 AM	#10
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	I really like the Sepia effect on the first image, I find it gives it plaque like stature. I also like the expression captured in no. 2. as well. Don't know how well the vignette works in this particular case(to abrupt?) but I don't think it's a bad thing either.

01-17-2012, 02:41 AM	#11
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	Hi: Thank you all for the comments. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all. The models I was working with generally have experience in doing fashion work and I tried to get them to smile more. They admitted to me that they are used to the more stoic/serious look for fashion work. In terms of a purpose to the images, I was just trying to take tasteful images with a bit of character to them. Thanks so much for your comments.