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From the Melbourne Zoo earlier this year ... wasn't the greatest exposure - but he was only there for a second, and loved the DOF. Just a little playing with the exposure so far, and not sure where to take it next



D700 with 50mm - ISO 400, 1/1000 f1.4

Any C&C welcome

Cheers
Tom

i reckon it needs more light on the face

to keep it simple, a play in levels will improve this image....... add black, reduce mid tones add a little white balance....

Thanks for the suggestions,, here's a play after some level changes..


I like the 2 focal areas in this one for some reason, with the hand drawing me to it

add black, reduce mid tones add a little white balance....

lost on me but i am a pleb.

However, Tom, I hope you don't mind, I had a crack at ur web copy of the image, I think it has some good potential, especially if the original is in raw.

All I did (in capture NX) was some d-lighting, about 25% high quality. Control colour point on the face and adjusted the brightness of his face. Adjusted contrast, i think about +15. Then sharpened a little. radius 2 at about 25%




hth.

gerry

It's a great shot! and it looks fabbo after what Gerry did with a little bit of post.

It almost looks like he should have a cigarette hanging from his hand there, reminds me a little of some people i know in newtown

i love the personality in this one and the DOF is fantastic. well done!

nice capture and I agree with the post done by Cameron. So tempted to add the cigar in his mouth...

reminds me a little of some people i know in newtown

I am not sure whether to that that as a compliment or not

Its funny, the first impression I get from the picture is a sad old monkey (i use that term loosely) staring into space....but now you mentioned the ciggy / cigar, that could work to i guess

It is actually a SHE (named Von)

Interesting way you have two focal points, hehe.

Exposure is very difficult in that enclosure so I think you did a good job and it could be played around with.

surenj wrote:nice capture and I agree with the post done by Cameron. So tempted to add the cigar in his mouth...

What post?? I think you have me and Jon confused....

Great picture, WOW to the redo that biggerry put up!

It is actually a SHE (named Von)

The ciggy in the hand does not quite have the same 'ring' for girl

Great picture, WOW to the redo that biggerry put up!

hopefully it helps the OP

I do have the original in RAW thankfully, so going to have another go at it tonight. Thanks for the great suggestions... although might leave the cigarette out for now

I did actually know he was a she .. thanks for the name