People Amsterdam artist

vikingo · 03-06-2012, 05:09 PM

I would appreciate your critique

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SpecialK · 03-06-2012, 05:49 PM

It seems a little dark, especially on the man's face which is in the shadow under his hat.

Also there is a bit too much room at the top, so I would crop off some for balance, probably to the top of the lamp post on the left - then clone out the lamp post.

It has a nice atmosphere with all the colors.

vikingo · 03-06-2012, 06:55 PM

Thank you specialK, will take up your suggestions and post the changes.

vikingo · 03-06-2012, 07:20 PM

Here is the revised picture, after SpecialK's suggestions. Hope you like it better.

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SpecialK · 03-06-2012, 09:53 PM

I think it is better, you should too :-) The paints are nice, bright, and natural, and the general scene is rendered better.

snappychappy · 03-07-2012, 12:09 AM

Like the edit more, just a shame we cannot see more of the artists face, still a lovely capture.

fg-one · 03-07-2012, 12:10 AM

I find your second version excellent. Well done.

**Bruce Clark** · 03-07-2012, 04:15 AM

Edited version is much better

Anvh · 03-07-2012, 04:41 AM

I find the background very cluttered and distracting, maybe a different angle might have been better.

grainbelt · 03-07-2012, 08:38 AM

When lightening the image, I would have considered layering off the sky first - it competes with the subject for brightness.

I wish either the painting or the artist were completely in-frame - as it is, both are cut off. Since he is essentially painting the background, I could see taking a half-step to the right, including the entire canvas and using his body to block the car mirror and green thing.

Na Horuk · 03-07-2012, 11:29 AM

I think the crop is okay. I like the second version more than the first. Personally, I don't mind not seeing the artist's face - it just adds to the mystery. Its almost like one of those pictures from a travel guide, though those would probably use hdr-type layering so the sky would be blue.

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03-06-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	It seems a little dark, especially on the man's face which is in the shadow under his hat. Also there is a bit too much room at the top, so I would crop off some for balance, probably to the top of the lamp post on the left - then clone out the lamp post. It has a nice atmosphere with all the colors.

03-06-2012, 06:55 PM	#3
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134 Original Poster	Thank you specialK, will take up your suggestions and post the changes.

03-06-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	I think it is better, you should too :-) The paints are nice, bright, and natural, and the general scene is rendered better.

03-07-2012, 12:09 AM	#6
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	Like the edit more, just a shame we cannot see more of the artists face, still a lovely capture.

03-07-2012, 12:10 AM	#7
fg-one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 293	I find your second version excellent. Well done.

03-07-2012, 04:15 AM	#8
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Edited version is much better

03-07-2012, 04:41 AM	#9
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	I find the background very cluttered and distracting, maybe a different angle might have been better.

03-07-2012, 08:38 AM	#10
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	When lightening the image, I would have considered layering off the sky first - it competes with the subject for brightness. I wish either the painting or the artist were completely in-frame - as it is, both are cut off. Since he is essentially painting the background, I could see taking a half-step to the right, including the entire canvas and using his body to block the car mirror and green thing.

03-07-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I think the crop is okay. I like the second version more than the first. Personally, I don't mind not seeing the artist's face - it just adds to the mystery. Its almost like one of those pictures from a travel guide, though those would probably use hdr-type layering so the sky would be blue.