A day in the park

[Marcus_M]

Hi DPS readers, this is my first attempt to post some of the portrait images which I took in the park here in Dubai. Your input will be highly appreciated. Unfortunately Flicker is blocked here in UAE, don't know the reason why....

For the B/W images, just used Photoshop.
For against the light composition, I used the in-camera flash with 0 compensation.



Canon EOS 400D
ISO 800
f 5.6
Sigma 70-300mm lens

[MrJones]

please read the forum rules, you are only allowed one photo per post.

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[Marcus_M]

oops...sorry about that.....thanks for the reminder

[MrJones]

well, it's a lovely portrait with a great expression. but it lacks contrast and focus.
hope you don't mind but I've edited it in photoshop, just played with the levels, sharpened it a bit and played a little with the color balance (if you want I can explain with greater detail) and this is what came out.
you can see how it feels like a whole layer was lifted off the photo.