What’s Your Preference?

homank76 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 10:11 AM

Decided to do a shot this weekend with a Vet and his daughter since it is Veterans Day weekend.

Could you please tell me how I did with my processing?

D700
105mm
F/4.5
ISO 200
S 1/40
No flash

Taken outside with US Flag as back drop.

ChrisAdval · #2 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homank76

Decided to do a shot this weekend with a Vet and his daughter since it is Veterans Day weekend.

Could you please tell me how I did with my processing?

D700
105mm
F/4.5
ISO 200
S 1/40
No flash

Taken outside with US Flag as back drop.

In processing I would bump up the contrast, but thats just my preference, otherwise than that I would crop the little tiny bit of red from the flag creeping into the right side of the frame. Otherwise its a good photo.

Off-Topic: Is that you in the photo?

homank76 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 10:47 AM

Yes that is me. I was wondering if any one would notice or not.

I'll be adjusting the red in photoshop and I tried to raise the contrast before I came out with this product and I didn't like the look of it.

graciousness · #4 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 11:11 AM

You don't need to increase the contrast. There's enough of it already. That pink blanket will blow out if you do it anymore

I think you did fine with this shot. Love the baby looking up as it lightened her face which is great. The only thing that I would adjust is just doing a little dodge on your face as it's just a little bit underexposed. Easy to fix in editing.

Great shot and well done! For the baby and for the service you give to your country

Cheers,

Grace

Rentham · #5 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 02:04 PM

Not sure if it is just my screen, but the white parts of the flag look a little grayish green to me.

DelCan · #6 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 02:16 PM

Great photo and thank you for your service!!!!!

homank76 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rentham

Not sure if it is just my screen, but the white parts of the flag look a little grayish green to me.

The flag is three years old and has faded to what you see now. Thank you for bringing that to my attention as I'll get a new one now.

asaphotographer104 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 02:07 AM

I would've brought the whole shot down some- bringing the top of the frame closer to your head and showing the bottom edge of your jacket.
Also, i think the baby seems a little far away from you.
Other than that, great picture! Thank you for your service!