People Soap seller

**Esky** · 08-30-2013, 06:17 AM

Took this photo of a soap seller at the Vieux Port in Marseille recently.

I like it for a number of reasons, although the harsh midday sun made it a bit challenging, for me anyway. I like the relaxed look on his face, his uniform, and the colour in the flags, in all I'm happy with the composition. It would have been a great it I had caught the whole of the chalk board which from memory had "Made in Marseille" or similar written on it.

Still learning so happy for some feedback.

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Gregory_51 · 08-30-2013, 09:11 AM

I'd agree with the points you make about why you like it. I do have some thoughts about the pp. I find it dark and the WB is off. It looks like a colorful scene but the color is quite flat. Easy to fix. I did a quick edit to show what I mean. I also did a little dodge and burn and a slight vignette and sharpened it a bit too. Posted it here. Just my 2 cents.
alternate edit on right of photo by Esky | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Regards
Greg

**Esky** · 08-30-2013, 05:27 PM

Yeah I like what you've done with that. I'm only just starting out and so my PP skills aren't great just yet. Did you use PS to add the dodge and burn? I have LR and PE assume I can do the same? Will have a look when I have time.

imaspy · 08-31-2013, 01:17 AM

a couple of suggestions:

1. overall, the image is a bit underexposed. the challenge is to get the exposure right without blowing out the highlights - which would distract from his face
2. the face i too shadowy... even just bringing up the mids in PS on the JPEG revealed more detail though

once you get the levels up and brighten everything, slightly muting the colour could give it a really nice feel.

i think you could also experiment with a B&W version too. must've been a great trip!

**Schraubstock** · 09-01-2013, 05:19 AM

Hi
It is a lovely bright motive and well taken bar a few minor problems, all easily correctable.
I agree with most of the aforementioned suggestions.

I have done what Gregory_51 suggested but additionally thought a tighter crop would enhance the picture. I disagree with the suggestion to try B&W, the seller presents himself in a colourful way and to discard this would be a shame.

Greetings

**Esky** · 09-02-2013, 07:57 PM

Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. I like the crop and the PP you have applied.

I've learnt a couple of things:
1. I need to do a bit of work on my PP skills
2. My monitor at home probably needs replacing, my first post looks very under exposed at work, not so much at home

Actually make it 3..
3. Very much enjoying the DA* 60-250

I tried the B&W option here, which I don't mind although prefer the colour version. This is the other photo I like here but the expression on this face is not as good as the first IMHO.

Thanks again.

08-30-2013, 06:17 AM	#1
Esky Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth - that's in Australia Posts: 48	Soap seller Lens: DA* 60-250 Camera: K-30 Photo Location: Marseille- Vieux Port ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F11 Took this photo of a soap seller at the Vieux Port in Marseille recently. I like it for a number of reasons, although the harsh midday sun made it a bit challenging, for me anyway. I like the relaxed look on his face, his uniform, and the colour in the flags, in all I'm happy with the composition. It would have been a great it I had caught the whole of the chalk board which from memory had "Made in Marseille" or similar written on it. Still learning so happy for some feedback. Attached Images

08-30-2013, 09:11 AM	#2
Gregory_51 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 343	I'd agree with the points you make about why you like it. I do have some thoughts about the pp. I find it dark and the WB is off. It looks like a colorful scene but the color is quite flat. Easy to fix. I did a quick edit to show what I mean. I also did a little dodge and burn and a slight vignette and sharpened it a bit too. Posted it here. Just my 2 cents. alternate edit on right of photo by Esky \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Regards Greg Last edited by Gregory_51; 08-30-2013 at 09:41 AM.

09-01-2013, 05:19 AM	#5
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi It is a lovely bright motive and well taken bar a few minor problems, all easily correctable. I agree with most of the aforementioned suggestions. I have done what Gregory_51 suggested but additionally thought a tighter crop would enhance the picture. I disagree with the suggestion to try B&W, the seller presents himself in a colourful way and to discard this would be a shame. Greetings Last edited by Schraubstock; 04-06-2014 at 03:27 AM.

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08-30-2013, 05:27 PM	#3
Esky Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth - that's in Australia Posts: 48 Original Poster	Yeah I like what you've done with that. I'm only just starting out and so my PP skills aren't great just yet. Did you use PS to add the dodge and burn? I have LR and PE assume I can do the same? Will have a look when I have time.

08-31-2013, 01:17 AM	#4
imaspy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	a couple of suggestions: 1. overall, the image is a bit underexposed. the challenge is to get the exposure right without blowing out the highlights - which would distract from his face 2. the face i too shadowy... even just bringing up the mids in PS on the JPEG revealed more detail though once you get the levels up and brighten everything, slightly muting the colour could give it a really nice feel. i think you could also experiment with a B&W version too. must've been a great trip!

09-02-2013, 07:57 PM	#6
Esky Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth - that's in Australia Posts: 48 Original Poster	Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. I like the crop and the PP you have applied. I've learnt a couple of things: 1. I need to do a bit of work on my PP skills 2. My monitor at home probably needs replacing, my first post looks very under exposed at work, not so much at home Actually make it 3.. 3. Very much enjoying the DA* 60-250 I tried the B&W option here, which I don't mind although prefer the colour version. This is the other photo I like here but the expression on this face is not as good as the first IMHO. Thanks again.

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