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Old 07-29-2009, 12:37 PM
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Default Rumination - Man on a bench

Shot was taken in a park baseball field in the middle of Chicago, mid-day.
Photoshop Edit to B&W letting some color through.

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Old 07-29-2009, 01:17 PM
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Nicely done. This is an evocative image, and the use of spot-color enhances it considerably.
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Old 07-29-2009, 01:25 PM
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Hi Nicole - very effective use of selective colors .. like the composition .. and if this is your first post, welcome
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Old 07-29-2009, 01:55 PM
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Thanks for the comments.
I like the use of black and white photos with color in certain areas. One of my favorite things to play with.
I'm new to DPS... I love to get others opinions and voice my own as well. Its a great site!
Thanks again guys!
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Old 07-29-2009, 02:02 PM
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Very cool photo and title. I like it
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Old 07-29-2009, 02:04 PM
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What a great shot. I love the how you used selective coloring. The composition is fantastic.
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Nice use of selective coloring. Welcome to DPS!
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Old 07-31-2009, 02:02 AM
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Hi Nicole - I think this is a good shot also. The only thing I would do with it is crop the seat on the left out otherwise I think you have captured this well. Cheers, Bernz

After downloading and trying to crop it I think you have got it right - leave it as is. Cheers, Bernz
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