B&W Cambodian Child

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excellent...but

there is no good reason on this earth why such a small child should have such misery in their eyes

so sad
 
A dramatic picture, no doubt with a dramatic story behind it.

A good capture, but so sorry for the little blighter.........:(:(
 
juggler said:
Great expression & light but I'm not a huge fan of the processing. It's a personal thing but for my taste it's somewhat oversharpened and looks like the clarity/structure is turned up a bit far.
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Of course everyone has their different likes and dislikes with regard to processing. Take your point !! Very little post done on this apart from turning it BW and a little toning.
 
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Great pic.

I don't see misery as other described, I see "whatchu lookin at? Take a picture it'll last longer".
 
Ian, a lovely image and expression - which i am sure that you enjoyed taking and reflecting upon

IMHO - I find the processing too harsh especially in the highlight areas, which although not technically blown, have lost detail and almost turned to "silver"

I am also not too much of a fan of seeing that much reflection (of the photographer and his bg) in the subjects eyes

I would liked to have seen a softer version, but hey, that's just my opinion and anyway it is a good image reflecting meaning and quizical surprise

Well done
 
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BillN_33 said:
Ian, a lovely image and expression - which i am sure that you enjoyed taking and reflecting upon

IMHO - I find the processing too harsh especially in the highlight areas, which although not technically blown, have lost detail and almost turned to "silver"

I am also not too much of a fan of seeing that much reflection (of the photographer and his bg) in the subjects eyes

I would liked to have seen a softer version, but hey, that's just my opinion and anyway it is a good image reflecting meaning and quizical surprise

Well done
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Thanks for your comments and I take on board what you have said it has given me food for thought.
 
The rework is more aesthetically pleasing and less like a picture in a newspaper, but also lacks a little of the impact of the first. I'd be inclined to try variations running between the 2.
 
Nice shot Ian. For me I prefer the colour but like you say, always best to go with how you interpret a scene.

For what it's worth, I'd consider keeping these as a set on one thread rather than post every shot on a new one... The photo board's starting to feel a little flooded :exit:
 
ancient_mariner said:
The rework is more aesthetically pleasing and less like a picture in a newspaper, but also lacks a little of the impact of the first. I'd be inclined to try variations running between the 2.
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I am experimenting with those variations until I get what pleases me. Sometimes good to go back and start again.

UaeExile said:
Nice shot Ian. For me I prefer the colour but like you say, always best to go with how you interpret a scene.

For what it's worth, I'd consider keeping these as a set on one thread rather than post every shot on a new one... The photo board's starting to feel a little flooded :exit:
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I thought this was one thread. ;)
 
juggler said:
I think @UaeExile means your various other threads on similar themes. It's tricky to find a balance between putting too much in one thread and flooding the forum.
Whichever - keep 'em coming, though.
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This.

Didn't mean to sound arsey. Just think it's quite clearly a set of images with a similar theme.. So one place would be better (and avoid flooding the board) :)
 
UaeExile said:
This.

Didn't mean to sound arsey. Just think it's quite clearly a set of images with a similar theme.. So one place would be better (and avoid flooding the board) :)
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No problem just did not understand what you were meaning as it was not my intent to have the discussion that has developed in numerous threads, just the way it happened. Apologies.
 
I prefer the first but then I do like my B&W 'gritty'
It's more dramatic and not as soft as the reprocessed and original.
 
J40ADF said:
I prefer the first but then I do like my B&W 'gritty'
It's more dramatic and not as soft as the reprocessed and original.
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Personally I agree with you but just wanted to show that the original image was capable of producing a softer, and to some, more acceptable result. Thanks for looking and commenting ;)
 
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