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JimC · Mar 13, 2006, 2:25 PM

Yes, I know the highlights are blown. But, I think I like them that way. :-)

I've also got the raw file since I was shooting raw + jpeg (and this is just a quick downsize from the jpeg).

Wide Open at f/2 with a 100mm f/2

P.S.

This is a crop from the camera produced jpeg. I put the uncropped versionin thread below.

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bahadir · Mar 13, 2006, 3:59 PM

Almost felt the morning sun on my right cheek! I also found his preoccupation so lovely. I wish I could go as low as f=2 with my camera. However, a complete figure with his back exposed to sun, would work better, I think..

LT7 · Mar 13, 2006, 4:21 PM

Great capture of the moment Jim C. I think Bahadir has an interesting point about the sun on the Boy's back, I also think it would be better unless the Highlights are way blown out. The highlights on his handI think are just right.

LT

P/S - If you ever decide to sell that lens, I want it, I call "Dibs". If it still is in good working condition at that point that is.

JimC · Mar 13, 2006, 4:24 PM

bahadir wrote:

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...complete figure with his back exposed to sun, would work better, I think..

Yes, I agree with you guys.

That was actually my plan when I framed it. But, there was a large sock behind himon the bench (and this was a candid shot). :-)

So, with the sock and the blown highlights onhis back, I decided a light crop mightwork better, with the more obvious blown highlights on the neck area emphasing the brightness of the sun rising over the trees behind him).

I didn't like the white on the right top much either, since it could pull the eyes away from him.

I haven't played with the raw file yet to see if I can get more detail i these areas.

Here is the uncropped version of it. Better or worse?

P.S.

I'll probably crop it for an 8x10" aspect ratioto print it. So, depending on the results of the highlight areaswhen I convert the raw files, I've got a little room to play with.

Aumma45 · Mar 14, 2006, 12:39 AM

I prefer the uncropped version. The cropped version robs it of the effect of the sunlight on the lad's back.

Regards.

Jaki

LadyhawkVA · Mar 14, 2006, 12:59 AM

I like the uncropped version too. The highlight on his back does not look unduly harsh and the sock is not distracting.

http://stray-thoughts--ruminations.blogspot.com

JimC · Mar 14, 2006, 1:03 AM

Well, so much for my crop. :-)

Everyone seems to think it's better without it so far.

Perhaps I put too much emphasis on the sock behind him, and the way the white background looked in the upper right in the uncropped version (it seemed distracting to me).

Thanks for the comments.

SteveDak · Mar 14, 2006, 2:57 AM

Nice shot Jim - I tried it in sepia and thought it looked really good. You might want to give it a go?

LT7 · Mar 14, 2006, 8:51 AM

I like the uncropped version a lot, I don't think that the sock is obvious. In fact if you didn't say so, I would've thought it was a stocking cap or some rag that he had for his outing. The white spot is also not distracting IMHO. Oooh Steve, you may be on to something.

LT

JimC · Mar 14, 2006, 8:56 AM

LT7

It may be a stocking cap... I didn't notice it until reviewing the images later and at first glance I thought it was a sock. Now, I'm not sure what it is, but the "mouth" looks the same size as a sock. I'll have to ask him about it. LOL

These were just candid shots on a fishing trip. But, I still should have been paying more attention to composition.

SteveDak

I'll give both Sepia and B&W a try when I take the time to convert the raw file to see how bad the highlights are blown. Thanks for the suggestion.

Mar 13, 2006, 2:25 PM	#1
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 22,378	Yes, I know the highlights are blown. But, I think I like them that way. :-) I've also got the raw file since I was shooting raw + jpeg (and this is just a quick downsize from the jpeg). Wide Open at f/2 with a 100mm f/2 P.S. This is a crop from the camera produced jpeg. I put the uncropped versionin thread below. *Thread* Attached Images

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Mar 13, 2006, 3:59 PM	#2
bahadir Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 6,263	Almost felt the morning sun on my right cheek! I also found his preoccupation so lovely. I wish I could go as low as f=2 with my camera. However, a complete figure with his back exposed to sun, would work better, I think..

Mar 13, 2006, 4:21 PM	#3
LT7 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 474	Great capture of the moment Jim C. I think Bahadir has an interesting point about the sun on the Boy's back, I also think it would be better unless the Highlights are way blown out. The highlights on his handI think are just right. LT P/S - If you ever decide to sell that lens, I want it, I call "Dibs". If it still is in good working condition at that point that is.

Mar 14, 2006, 12:39 AM	#5
Aumma45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,940	I prefer the uncropped version. The cropped version robs it of the effect of the sunlight on the lad's back. Regards. Jaki

Mar 14, 2006, 12:59 AM	#6
LadyhawkVA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,374	I like the uncropped version too. The highlight on his back does not look unduly harsh and the sock is not distracting. http://stray-thoughts--ruminations.blogspot.com

Mar 14, 2006, 1:03 AM	#7
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 22,378	Well, so much for my crop. :-) Everyone seems to think it's better without it so far. Perhaps I put too much emphasis on the sock behind him, and the way the white background looked in the upper right in the uncropped version (it seemed distracting to me). Thanks for the comments.

Mar 14, 2006, 2:57 AM	#8
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Nice shot Jim - I tried it in sepia and thought it looked really good. You might want to give it a go?

Mar 14, 2006, 8:51 AM	#9
LT7 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 474	I like the uncropped version a lot, I don't think that the sock is obvious. In fact if you didn't say so, I would've thought it was a stocking cap or some rag that he had for his outing. The white spot is also not distracting IMHO. Oooh Steve, you may be on to something. LT

Mar 14, 2006, 8:56 AM	#10
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 22,378	LT7 It may be a stocking cap... I didn't notice it until reviewing the images later and at first glance I thought it was a sock. Now, I'm not sure what it is, but the "mouth" looks the same size as a sock. I'll have to ask him about it. LOL These were just candid shots on a fishing trip. But, I still should have been paying more attention to composition. SteveDak I'll give both Sepia and B&W a try when I take the time to convert the raw file to see how bad the highlights are blown. Thanks for the suggestion.