Sepia portrait

[mikko]

How do you find the edit here - did I go too far? I tried to get an old film-like feel.
The title for the picture is "Please"...

Also, feel free to comment & give pointers about the composition, lighting and other issues regarding the original as well.

Take a look at the larger resolution versions at Flickr, added a film grain to the sepia version.

Edited:


Compare that with the original.


Leica D-LUX 4
Manual exposure: 1/640 sec, f/5.6
ISO80
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On (forced)

[Trader]

Is this image supposed to be a sepia toned image? I don't think it is. I also looked at the image on your flickr site and that is also a black and white photo.

[sascha]

Yeah, agreeing with Trader, doesn't seem to be sepia. The girl's expression is darling, but the darkness surrounding her head bothers me, it almost looks like she's being swallowed up.

[mikko]

It's toned by NIK Silver Efex to a very light sepia tone. It is not a classical sepia - but it is not a pure black & white either. The smaller image has a link to the Flickr version.
The original picture (the text link) is pure black & white, as it came from the camera.

I agree the very dark surroundings do make the picture a bit weird or scary. Oh well, have to continue testing NIK for other pictures.

[PrimetimePhotography]

Originally Posted by mikko

It's toned by NIK Silver Efex to a very light sepia tone. It is not a classical sepia - but it is not a pure black & white either. The smaller image has a link to the Flickr version.
The original picture (the text link) is pure black & white, as it came from the camera.

I agree the very dark surroundings do make the picture a bit weird or scary. Oh well, have to continue testing NIK for other pictures.

The picture is adorable, but like the others, I think the dark around the edges is a little too dark. I just suggest lightening it up a little bit, other than that, it's darling!

[jagoble25]

If it were my pic, I'd be happy with the results.