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by photomarcs on Tue May 11, 2010 1:10 pm
Hey guys, This one here is what i was doing at the Rosemount most of the time, all my efforts gone to good i reckon, hope to hear from you guys =) untouched  minor color correction  shot black and white out of the camera  ambient  all c&c welcome, editing of images is a-okay! ^^
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by biggerry on Tue May 11, 2010 1:30 pm
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except for the border eh? the border actually works well on this image, but the three clicks to apply some more contrast would have been better spent That first one is a great composition and not matter what, it holds its own.  (maybe some feet would have been nice...)
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by photomarcs on Tue May 11, 2010 1:34 pm
biggerry wrote:untouched
except for the border eh? the border actually works well on this image, but the three clicks to apply some more contrast would have been better spent That first one is a great composition and not matter what, it holds its own.  (maybe some feet would have been nice...)
Thanks Biggerry! you can't imagine the anticipation i have sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for a comment.. and thus it was more on the positive side for criticism =D hahaha I was tempted to up the contrast a bit, but thought i'd send this through as I wasn't sure whether to or not, but thanks for the positives =D driving me forward i tell ya! 
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by surenj on Wed May 12, 2010 10:59 pm
Clever use of evening light. Did you use any fill? This model has strong eye contact and you have used it especially in the #3. #1 has great composition and light. #2 has a great 80s feel to it. Love the composition. #4 Has a great color scheme which fits the mood. You could lift the facial shadow a little though. photomarcs wrote:untouched
Find that hard to believe! Two words to surmise; Kick a$$. 
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by photomarcs on Thu May 13, 2010 1:32 am
surenj wrote:Clever use of evening light. Did you use any fill? This model has strong eye contact and you have used it especially in the #3. #1 has great composition and light. #2 has a great 80s feel to it. Love the composition. #4 Has a great color scheme which fits the mood. You could lift the facial shadow a little though. photomarcs wrote:untouched
Find that hard to believe! Two words to surmise; Kick a$$. 
Thanks Surenj! hahah Kick A$$ is exactly what a hero said LOOOL And yes... I didn't have fill on the first one from memory... the only one that had a slight bit of fill was #2.. which was actually from an external light source moved closer.. so technically.. it wasn't flash but it was fill.. haha Sweet on #4.. i might just go do that now.. and yes.. it was only touched by compression and the border through fastone resizer. =D great program shown to me by aim54x. =D
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by biggerry on Thu May 13, 2010 2:16 am
Photomarcs, i keep coming back to the first and third images, the eye contact makes it so much more engaging and for me a much better picture. The third image is nicely composed with a diagonal composition - I like them! and as previously mentioned the first is a great composition and can jold it on its own. In terms of PPing these, as mentioned I would look at the contrast adjustments, its amazing how much a little bit of correct contrast adjustment can change a image from an oridinary one to a pro looking one, note this could also just be a phase I am going thru anyways, onto the subject, I had a quick crack at the two images I liked, no more than 3 clicks for each image The BW needs to be exactly that, black and white, its a very nicely exposed image some you can push that contrast without blowing the white on th eforehead (for example). The first with a little colour cast adjustment and then tonal contrast and imo..wow! anyway enough blab...onto th eimages.  
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by wendellt on Thu May 13, 2010 2:56 pm
they are all really good because verything like the composition through to the faciual expression are well thought of but i still thiunk there is this tilt framing creeping in and i feel you just do it for novelty, i dont think the images require the tilt its a fashioin image and whats most important is the story and feeling it portrays the tilt doesnt add to that unlss you consider the photographer was drunk at the time, ha ha(just a joke) seriously man your kicking ass at 19 i was working a desk job when i was 19, your out there shooting beautiful people
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by pucara on Thu May 13, 2010 8:34 pm
I agree with biggerry (The BW needs to be exactly that, black and white) very nice photo  Carlos
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by kiwi on Thu May 13, 2010 8:49 pm
I'm going with kickass too, agree with the Minor changes suggested but these look very publishable to me
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by photomarcs on Fri May 14, 2010 1:02 am
wendellt wrote:they are all really good because verything like the composition through to the faciual expression are well thought of but i still thiunk there is this tilt framing creeping in and i feel you just do it for novelty, i dont think the images require the tilt its a fashioin image and whats most important is the story and feeling it portrays the tilt doesnt add to that unlss you consider the photographer was drunk at the time, ha ha(just a joke) seriously man your kicking ass at 19 i was working a desk job when i was 19, your out there shooting beautiful people Ahh~ Thanks for you're wonderful appearance Wendell! haha i guess in a sense.. the tilt is also lack of wrist strength.. i am 19 and haven't developed those muscles yet!!  but all in all.. I've on just started to see why it's so important to have such straight horizons and verticals.. it really does detract from the image the way you said.. ( feel as though you have to tilt your head to see the picture haha ) and it's breaking the habit that's really making me feel as if I'm developing more and more. But all in all dude, thanks for you're advice during RAFW! much appreciated! and hope to be assisting you soon =D biggerry wrote:Photomarcs, i keep coming back to the first and third images, the eye contact makes it so much more engaging and for me a much better picture. The third image is nicely composed with a diagonal composition - I like them! and as previously mentioned the first is a great composition and can jold it on its own. In terms of PPing these, as mentioned I would look at the contrast adjustments, its amazing how much a little bit of correct contrast adjustment can change a image from an oridinary one to a pro looking one, note this could also just be a phase I am going thru
Hey biggerry!!! THanks for the upload on the images.. i can see why the up on contrast works so well on the B&W.. though on my screen tones aren't so good to view on.. so the highlights on my screen look ALMOST blown out.. ( darn toshiba screens  ) love the contrast work you've done in the first image.. and I agree with how amazing it is for the correct contrast adjustment to be made.. lately though.. everything and i do mean EVERYTHING that I've been critiquing heavily on is colors, warmth and cold. It really was brought to my attention these things by the photographer's there ( mainly Wendell of course  obviously I listen to him  ). I guess I'll be going through phases of color, contrast, exposure and composition, I really can't wait to see what I'll be producing in the few months to come! i mean.. Mercedes Fashion Week is ONLY in August.. pucara wrote:I agree with biggerry (The BW needs to be exactly that, black and white) very nice photo  Carlos
Thanks Carlos! I don't believe I've seen you before on forum anywhere haha thanks for you're time and hope to hear from you again buddy =D kiwi wrote:I'm going with kickass too, agree with the Minor changes suggested but these look very publishable to me
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Thanks Kiwi, kicking ass/butt/bottom/ gluteus maximus..either or either it's really motivating to hear it from seasoned photographers =D to hear that my work looks very publishable is something of a major compliment to me haha not that i'll let that slide to my head... 
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by spesh on Fri May 14, 2010 12:12 pm
Just want to say great job  Number 2 is my favourite, love the composition and lighting
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by photomarcs on Fri May 14, 2010 7:40 pm
spesh wrote::agree: Just want to say great job  Number 2 is my favourite, love the composition and lighting
Thanks Spesh =D can you believe that was actually window lighting hitting the floor in the background?
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by zafra52 on Sat May 15, 2010 6:53 pm
First and second for me. I like colour and composition.
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by photomarcs on Sun May 16, 2010 9:45 pm
zafra52 wrote:First and second for me. I like colour and composition.
Hey Zafra! Thanks for you're input.. what don't you like about 3 and 4? i would love to know as I'd really like to improve on my photography. =D thank you for your compliments !!!! much appreciated!
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by zafra52 on Tue May 18, 2010 7:27 pm
Sorry, I should have explained myself further. It is not so much what I don't like of 3 and 4. In fact they are very good as far as composition and concept go. It is simply that the other two are more to my liking. I like the sharpness in the black and white and I guess your choice of B&W could be because the colour of the dress is too overpowering and you want us to notice the girl's face. I like the composition in number 4, but I feel the colours are subdued and need to be a bit more vibrant. I am not sure if the problem here is the exposure or lack of sharpness. Perhaps 4 could be a bit sharper or a touch more contrast? I like the fact that the background is blurred but you can make out the arches and architecture.
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