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Old 02-27-2010, 11:09 AM
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Can't decide which shot i prefer - any critique from you experts out there always welcome.
Shot with feathered softbox main light to subject's immediate left against a black foam b/ground. Black foam panel to subject's right stopped any bounced light.
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Old 02-27-2010, 05:12 PM
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No way I'd loose those blue eyes. I like the color vesion best.
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Her skin tone seems a bit too red so makes me favor B&W. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to decide. Beautiful model and well executed. Great shot, the placement of the black to absorb really well for this portrait. If you're open to suggestions perhaps dodge the eyes a spot, the whites might use a touch of brightening.
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I did a quick B&W edit, and it didn't come out too bad.

I'll remove this ASAP if you want.

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Old 02-27-2010, 09:05 PM
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Her skin tone seems a bit too red so makes me favor B&W. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to decide. Beautiful model and well executed. Great shot, the placement of the black to absorb really well for this portrait. If you're open to suggestions perhaps dodge the eyes a spot, the whites might use a touch of brightening.
This sums up pretty well how I feel.
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I prefer the B&W but thay are a little overprocessed for my taste
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a little less PP on the colored one and I'll go with the colored one.
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I really like WooD's b&w version, no offense miniwakka.
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