B&W conversion

[jax314]

Thanks for everyone's help on this site. Will you please critique the B&W conversion? Also, offer your thoughts on whether or not the chair is too distracting. I couldn't figure out a way to crop this and make it better. Or you could let me know maybe what I could have done better/different....

Thanks!


Camera Nikon D5000
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/1.8
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 200

[tylernothumbs]

I think the chair is a little distracting, but the young model is very cute!

[MrJones]

I agree with the previous post.
the BW in great, the model is great but the chair is a bit distracting.

[chalkie7]

I think you did a pretty good job on the b&w conversion, but I would definitely burn out the chair.

[Tito87]

You could have moved the chair away before you took the shot. Look carefully at all 4 corners in your viewfinder to make sure everything you want is there, and things you don't want aren't there. That will save you a lot of time in Photoshop.

[klam]

Originally Posted by chalkie7

I think you did a pretty good job on the b&w conversion, but I would definitely burn out the chair.

+1 Burn it. the brightest areas

[jax314]

How about this one...it's the best I could do.

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by jax314

How about this one...it's the best I could do.

Looks better.

[natek313]

Definitely lose the chair.

Did you smooth his skin at all? If so, I think you took a little far.

[tasmo2]

I like your second one much more.. although I think you should get the booger off his nose.. LOL

ETA: After looking again at the second one, I think its a bit off on the color.. could be my screen?