Abstract color....

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Abstract color....

Postby surenj on Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:42 am

What do the masses think about this image? Any critique/ comments / tips etc etc much appreciated...

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Re: Abstract color....

Postby Remorhaz on Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:16 am

Hi Suren - I like it - even with your Canon noise machine :) - in fact for me the 'grain' adds to the effect.

I reckon clone out the bright light above the head and leave it a bit more of a mystery where the light source is.
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Re: Abstract color....

Postby Geoff M on Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:44 am

It has potential......agree with Rodney about the bright light above the head.

Is that panel in the umberella facing the camera of a light colour or has it blown out because of the torch light, if it is a light colour rotate the umberella so that panel is away from the camera and the stronger tones are facing camera.
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Re: Abstract color....

Postby surenj on Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:53 pm

Thanks boys...how about now....

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Re: Abstract color....

Postby biggerry on Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:06 pm

THAT is aRt :)

seriously, i like the reworked version. Maybe try some diffusion or similiar in place of the grain?
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Re: Abstract color....

Postby aim54x on Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:45 pm

I like! The second image really does get you thinking....love the grain and the colour
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Re: Abstract color....

Postby surenj on Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:38 am

Thanks for the comments boys.

I prefer the grainy version but here is a compromise with the diffusion....

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Re: Abstract color....

Postby sirhc55 on Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:44 am

1 Prefer the diffused version as the colours do appear to be more abstract (i.e. not so clearly defined)

2 Do not like the umbrella upside down, so prefer the original without the headlamp and diffused.

3 I feel that the photo with the grain is far to small to show the benefit. If it were blown up to life size then it may well work.
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