Big ed

[gunners67]

I`ve been trying out some post processing and not sure what you would call this style its not hdr , I used the dodge and burn tools aswell as adjustment layers to tweak levels and saturation. I would like to know if it works or overdone if so what i could do to improve the shot. thanks



Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

[RecurrentNerve]

I think it's generally very good, well exposed, but perhaps a little oversaturated? Though perhaps that's just Big Ed!

[BigFuzzy]

I like the stark contrasty feel (almost a Dragan sort of effect) but the saturation feels overdone.

Otherwise, it's a pretty standard, decent, centered portrait.

[gunners67]

Thanks for your comments guys i have desaturated a little does it look a bit better

[RecurrentNerve]

Hmmm, now looks a little flat... the first shot's problem was the skin tone was a little orange, perhaps adjust that rather than overall saturation.

[BigFuzzy]

I bet it'd look good, maybe even better, in b&w?

[RecurrentNerve]

Agreed. What software are you using Gunners?

[gunners67]

I`m lucky enough to have cs4 which is way beyond my capabilities but i`m hoping to grow into. I just did a basic conversion to b&w to see what it would look like

[RecurrentNerve]

Mind if I have a stab at it? If you like it I'll tell you how I did it

[gunners67]

happy for you to do so, remember to give me some details though thanks