People Look on the bright side

vladimiroltean · 12-05-2012, 05:18 AM

Hi. This is an old photo that I have dug up recently. I'd like to hear suggestions on B&W vs color, framing, perspective, message. Thanks.

csmoore · 12-05-2012, 10:34 AM

I think the B+W might look good with a tighter crop around the face. But I prefer the color version of the full picture.

On an unrelated note, how do you like the takumar 50mm? I'm thinking it will be my next purchase

vladimiroltean · 12-05-2012, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by csmoore

On an unrelated note, how do you like the takumar 50mm? I'm thinking it will be my next purchase

I wrote a review about it.

Schmidlapper · 12-21-2012, 05:42 AM

I prefer the color version as it conveys a more cheerful mood, which works well with this photo vs the B&W, which conveys a more dramatic or somber mood. Either version makes for a vert good photo.

jt1667 · 12-23-2012, 08:36 AM

I too prefer the color version of the picture. I really love the way the yellows & reds pop on it.

em-tx · 12-23-2012, 05:59 PM

Hi,
I prefere B&W pic more. For me its more clear in what it is. Considering crop, I like to see all flying hair as well as entire shoes. I wonder if its possible to PP B&W pic, so you can get more out of it.
Cheers.

smf · 12-25-2012, 09:09 PM

I like both images and slightly prefer the b/w.
For the color image, I'd crop from both the left and right to remove distracting background objects.
Best wishes, and Happy New Year.

vladimiroltean · 12-28-2012, 03:06 PM

Thanks to you all for the comments.

Northern Soul · 12-29-2012, 03:20 AM

The black and white one has a very reportage feel. Without colour the girl's expression becomes less clear - is she frightened? Because we are conditioned to see news images in black and white (less so now, I suppose) you can imagine the first image is from some significant event. In this context, the cropped feet just add to the sense that it was a grabbed shot in some stressful situation. In the colour version the vibrant colours make it a more straightforward 'happy' image and the missing foot and part of the shoe is more obvious and distracting.

What were you after?

vladimiroltean · 12-29-2012, 06:18 AM

I was trying to suggest that one could still be cheerful, even if impoverished (notice the sloppy clothes and the torn pants). It is however clear that the message failed somehow.

Northern Soul · 12-29-2012, 08:53 AM

Please don't take my comments as criticism - I like the b/w one. I do think the child looks concerned, or at least uncertain - but that makes the image more powerful, if not quite the picture you hoped to capture.

vladimiroltean · 12-29-2012, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Northern Soul

Please don't take my comments as criticism

Why not? It is criticism that I am here for, and your comments are most welcome

em-tx · 12-29-2012, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

I was trying to suggest that one could still be cheerful, even if impoverished (notice the sloppy clothes and the torn pants). It is however clear that the message failed somehow.

I think this picture has impact. The cheerfulness while impoverished is gives a special flavour to it and for me also bit of sadness. This girl has something in eyes and face which make her too adult for age.
I like photo a lot. For me its pity, that shoes are bit cut of and backround...feels like there is not enough space around her.

12-05-2012, 05:18 AM	#1
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Look on the bright side Lens: Takumar 50/1.4 Camera: K-x ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F4 Hi. This is an old photo that I have dug up recently. I'd like to hear suggestions on B&W vs color, framing, perspective, message. Thanks.

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12-05-2012, 10:34 AM	#2
csmoore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Upstate NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	I think the B+W might look good with a tighter crop around the face. But I prefer the color version of the full picture. On an unrelated note, how do you like the takumar 50mm? I'm thinking it will be my next purchase

12-05-2012, 01:15 PM	#3
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465 Original Poster	Originally posted by csmoore On an unrelated note, how do you like the takumar 50mm? I'm thinking it will be my next purchase I wrote a review about it.

12-21-2012, 05:42 AM	#4
Schmidlapper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 534	I prefer the color version as it conveys a more cheerful mood, which works well with this photo vs the B&W, which conveys a more dramatic or somber mood. Either version makes for a vert good photo.

12-23-2012, 08:36 AM	#5
jt1667 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 35	I too prefer the color version of the picture. I really love the way the yellows & reds pop on it.

12-23-2012, 05:59 PM	#6
em-tx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 229	Hi, I prefere B&W pic more. For me its more clear in what it is. Considering crop, I like to see all flying hair as well as entire shoes. I wonder if its possible to PP B&W pic, so you can get more out of it. Cheers.

12-25-2012, 09:09 PM	#7
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I like both images and slightly prefer the b/w. For the color image, I'd crop from both the left and right to remove distracting background objects. Best wishes, and Happy New Year.

12-28-2012, 03:06 PM	#8
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465 Original Poster	Thanks to you all for the comments.

12-29-2012, 03:20 AM	#9
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	The black and white one has a very reportage feel. Without colour the girl's expression becomes less clear - is she frightened? Because we are conditioned to see news images in black and white (less so now, I suppose) you can imagine the first image is from some significant event. In this context, the cropped feet just add to the sense that it was a grabbed shot in some stressful situation. In the colour version the vibrant colours make it a more straightforward 'happy' image and the missing foot and part of the shoe is more obvious and distracting. What were you after?

12-29-2012, 06:18 AM	#10
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465 Original Poster	I was trying to suggest that one could still be cheerful, even if impoverished (notice the sloppy clothes and the torn pants). It is however clear that the message failed somehow.

12-29-2012, 08:53 AM	#11
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Please don't take my comments as criticism - I like the b/w one. I do think the child looks concerned, or at least uncertain - but that makes the image more powerful, if not quite the picture you hoped to capture.

12-29-2012, 09:04 AM	#12
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465 Original Poster	Originally posted by Northern Soul Please don't take my comments as criticism Why not? It is criticism that I am here for, and your comments are most welcome

12-29-2012, 12:04 PM	#13
em-tx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 229	Originally posted by kcobain1992 I was trying to suggest that one could still be cheerful, even if impoverished (notice the sloppy clothes and the torn pants). It is however clear that the message failed somehow. I think this picture has impact. The cheerfulness while impoverished is gives a special flavour to it and for me also bit of sadness. This girl has something in eyes and face which make her too adult for age. I like photo a lot. For me its pity, that shoes are bit cut of and backround...feels like there is not enough space around her.