DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

Comfortable bed, images updated

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
Write comments

Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby tommyg on Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:27 pm

I found this Polar bear at the New York Central Park Zoo.. possibly the smallest zoo in the world!

I've done a small amount of PP, lightened the Polar Bear and darkened the background - any C&C appreciated
Cheers
Tom

Image

And a slightly different version with the back darkened further..
Image

Here's what the original image OOC looked like;
Image
I liked the idea in the image immediately, but it felt a little flat, so I hope the first image does it justice.
Last edited by tommyg on Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:23 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Tom
Red Bubble
TLC Photography
Nikon D810, D700, D90 (IR)
tommyg
Member
 
Posts: 348
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:36 am
Location: Mawson Lakes, Adelaide
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby biggerry on Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:31 pm

cracking shot - simpilicity at its best. PP, from what I can determine, is perfect for teh shot! :up: :up:
gerry's photography journey
No amount of processing will fix bad composition - trust me i have tried.
User avatar
biggerry
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5930
Joined: Tue May 13, 2008 12:40 am
Location: Under the flight path, Newtown, Sydney
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby Wink on Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:05 am

The Polar Bear looks a little darker in the second shot to me. Not by much though.
The darker background works really well too.

Great shot!
Adam.
MY PHOTOS
Allows Image Editing
User avatar
Wink
Senior Member
 
Posts: 911
Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:23 pm
Location: Seymour, VIC
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby bigsarg7 on Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:48 am

Great image imo. I think the PP has really made it pop, although i'd love to see the original. I think the 1st is more of a standout to me, I like seeing a little bit of the background, i find the other too dark. But lovely shot.Well done!
2 x Fuji xt1,vg-xt1 grip, Fujinon xf 18-55mm 2.8-4, Fujinon xf 14mm, Fujinon 56mm 1.2.
User avatar
bigsarg7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 667
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:11 pm
Location: Goulburn Valley (Victoria, Australia)
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby tommyg on Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:07 am

bigsarg7 wrote:Great image imo. I think the PP has really made it pop, although i'd love to see the original. I think the 1st is more of a standout to me, I like seeing a little bit of the background, i find the other too dark. But lovely shot.Well done!


I'll upload the original tonight :) Thanks for the comments
Tom
Red Bubble
TLC Photography
Nikon D810, D700, D90 (IR)
tommyg
Member
 
Posts: 348
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:36 am
Location: Mawson Lakes, Adelaide
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby Big V on Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:30 pm

I prefer the first one. Lovely shot!
Canon
User avatar
Big V
Senior Member
 
Posts: 2301
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:37 am
Location: Adelaide
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby chrisk on Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:39 pm

absolutely captivating. what a stunner of a shot. :cheers:

i dont like the much darker background cos it looks too processed. the background isnt distracting anyway and the shot is good enuf to stand on its own without needing additonal work.
EM1 l 7.5 l 12-40 l 14 l 17 l 25 l 45 l 60 l 75 l AW1 l V3
User avatar
chrisk
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3317
Joined: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:50 pm
Location: Oyster Bay, Sydney
Top

Re: Comfortable bed

Postby zafra52 on Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:02 pm

I think the first one is the best of the two for it has
more colour and shades than the second one. The
composition is second to none and as others have
already mentioned its simplicity is very appealing.
In one word "Congratulations".
User avatar
zafra52
Senior Member
 
Posts: 4827
Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:22 pm
Location: Brisbane
Top

Re: Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby tommyg on Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:21 am

Hmm, I think when I've reloaded the images I've made a mistake on the top ones... just a hint of too much light in the middle of the back.. that's what i get for doing it on my laptop due to laziness!
Tom
Red Bubble
TLC Photography
Nikon D810, D700, D90 (IR)
tommyg
Member
 
Posts: 348
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:36 am
Location: Mawson Lakes, Adelaide
Top

Re: Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby fozzie on Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:30 pm

Tom,

I too love the Polar Bear in shot 1. Nicely crafted shot. Surely you have some more from your time in USofA.
fozzie

When people ask what equipment I use - I tell them my eyes.
User avatar
fozzie
Key Member
 
Posts: 2806
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:19 pm
Location: AUADA : Nikon D3/D2x - JPG Shooter
Top

Re: Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby ozimax on Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:41 pm

Great image of a magnificent creature. Like the PP.
President, A.A.A.A.A (Australian Association Against Acronym Abuse)
Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105 F4, RF 70-200 F4, RF 35mm F1.8, RF 16mm F2.8
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
User avatar
ozimax
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5289
Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:58 am
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Top

Re: Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby DebT on Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:17 am

#1 for me well done !
DebT
DebT
"so many dreams - so little time "
User avatar
DebT
Senior Member
 
Posts: 812
Joined: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:58 am
Location: Adelaide SA
Top

Re: Comfortable bed, images updated

Postby surenj on Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:42 am

Stellar image. :cheers:

Keep the background in #3 and just bump the contrast. I reckon the background adds rather than detracts.
User avatar
surenj
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7197
Joined: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:21 pm
Location: Artarmon NSW
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2