People Old man - Color & B/W

grimmy2016 · 07-21-2012, 08:48 PM

Hi folks, just wanted to get some critiques on how I can make this a stronger photo. Its been retouched in PS and I want any and all feedback. I dont normally do retouching so this is one of my first attempts. I basically cropped as I thought was needed, took the bright colors out of the background, fixed red tints throughout and did some dodge and burn in a few areas. I attached a direct JPG pull from the DNG file as I wasnt sure how to export just the EXIF info to the post.

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grimmy2016 · 07-22-2012, 07:14 PM

bump - in hopes of SOME commentary!

slip · 07-24-2012, 04:02 AM

I would try it in B&W, but overall not a bad photo!
to me the smaller version looks better, but like I said black and white in older men can make a dramatic statement
the second photo doesn't show up on my monitor

thanks

randy

Kaufeetime · 07-24-2012, 05:13 AM

What you have done looks very nice and you had an excellent idea with turning the background b&w. You might try blurring the background and see what that looks like. The background is a little busy, it takes my eye off the subject.
Good Luck

kaiserz · 07-29-2012, 12:03 AM

I like what you did with the retouched one. I would definitely try B&W, and I would crop it differently too. but overall very nice capture.

grimmy2016 · 07-29-2012, 07:11 AM

What would you do differently with the crop?

kaiserz · 07-29-2012, 12:58 PM

Well I believe cropping is all about personal preference. They say there are rules like the "rules of 3rd" and other stuff. But like I said I like what you did, and you did an amazing job with your PP.

here my quick attempt on cropping.

I would usually go with the square. I've received a lot of critique before that I need to crop tighter so it will be more personal.

a tighter cropped portrait orientation is good too

sometimes I would also do landscape orientation but since the subject is not really isolated to the background, I would just crop tighter with your photo to avoid distractions.

here's my favorite sample

(Not my photo, this is from danny santos II)

But like I said it's all about your personal preference, all about what you like (: (Unless you're being payed to take pictures.)

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07-22-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
grimmy2016 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 53 Original Poster	bump - in hopes of SOME commentary!

07-24-2012, 04:02 AM	#3
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I would try it in B&W, but overall not a bad photo! to me the smaller version looks better, but like I said black and white in older men can make a dramatic statement the second photo doesn't show up on my monitor thanks randy

07-24-2012, 05:13 AM	#4
Kaufeetime Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City,Mo. Photos: Albums Posts: 206	What you have done looks very nice and you had an excellent idea with turning the background b&w. You might try blurring the background and see what that looks like. The background is a little busy, it takes my eye off the subject. Good Luck

07-29-2012, 12:03 AM	#5
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	I like what you did with the retouched one. I would definitely try B&W, and I would crop it differently too. but overall very nice capture.

07-29-2012, 07:11 AM	#6
grimmy2016 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 53 Original Poster	What would you do differently with the crop?

07-29-2012, 12:58 PM	#7
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Well I believe cropping is all about personal preference. They say there are rules like the "rules of 3rd" and other stuff. But like I said I like what you did, and you did an amazing job with your PP. here my quick attempt on cropping. I would usually go with the square. I've received a lot of critique before that I need to crop tighter so it will be more personal. a tighter cropped portrait orientation is good too sometimes I would also do landscape orientation but since the subject is not really isolated to the background, I would just crop tighter with your photo to avoid distractions. here's my favorite sample (Not my photo, this is from danny santos II) But like I said it's all about your personal preference, all about what you like (: (Unless you're being payed to take pictures.)

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