In the Rain

[Shadowman]

Starting Image some processing done.




f/5.6, 1/320sec/ ISO 800

Lots of post processing.

[Sergio M.]

I can see where you did some of the PP especially above her coat. Nonetheless, I really like the image.

Sergio

[jeeperman]

Could be a very nice image with just a bit of clean up work. Mainly below the back tire and the brick area.

[Shadowman]

I can see where you did some of the PP especially above her coat. Nonetheless, I really like the image.

Sergio

Thanks Sergio, I wanted to add some depth of field, the auto was a bit too in focus.

[Shadowman]

Could be a very nice image with just a bit of clean up work. Mainly below the back tire and the brick area.

Paul,

Thanks for the critique.

[Shadowman]

I added the original to the first post.

[Dave Humphries]

Thanks Sergio, I wanted to add some depth of field, the auto was a bit too in focus.

Hi John,

I think you need to apply that a bit wider then, the kerb and wall behind the side of the auto are way too sharp - and we can see the edges of where you didn't apply it - if I guess; it was applied with a mask that had unsuitable selection criteria.

The subject is fine (nicely done), it is the background letting this one down - hope you don't mind me being blunt.

[Shadowman]

Hi John,

I think you need to apply that a bit wider then, the kerb and wall behind the side of the auto are way too sharp - and we can see the edges of where you didn't apply it - if I guess; it was applied with a mask that had unsuitable selection criteria.

The subject is fine (nicely done), it is the background letting this one down - hope you don't mind me being blunt.

Dave,

I don't mind your bluntness at all. I'm new to the post processing steps and criticism is needed for me to succeed at it.

[Shadowman]

One last edit before calling it a day.

[Geoff F]

Looks better to me. Except for a tiny red/yellow streak near the wheel.

[Shadowman]

Looks better to me. Except for a tiny red/yellow streak near the wheel.

Thanks for the comments Geoff. I saw that immediately after I uploaded.

[Brownbear]

Lovely photo for the mood and composition. I think your edit makes it perfect

[Shadowman]

Lovely photo for the mood and composition. I think your edit makes it perfect

Thanks Christina.

[ShaneS]

I like this image quite a bit John. I'm not expert but I will offer one more PP suggestion - check out the foot and calf on the ground (her right) to see if you can get it as clear and sharp is the one in the air...

[Shadowman]

I like this image quite a bit John. I'm not expert but I will offer one more PP suggestion - check out the foot and calf on the ground (her right) to see if you can get it as clear and sharp is the one in the air...

Shane,

Thanks for the comments. I can give it a shot.

I wonder if in photography (as we can in graphic arts) we can rely on the viewers imagination to fill in what isn't there, probably not?

[ShaneS]

John, that is an interesting question and one that I feel is very image specific. I think that somethings can be left to the imagination but in this case everything else is so clear the lack of clarity in that part stands out (for me anyways, but this is all subjective).

I will say that you have a bit of an Orton Effect going on in this image that is very effective. In that, I mean that your subject has a bit of a glow about her which is very nice.

If you make any headway in the PP of her foot I would love to see the result.

[Mike Buckley]

Just a quick comment, John, that the yellowish, warm skin tones don't work at all for me. The skin tones in the original look far better to me.

[Shadowman]

Just a quick comment, John, that the yellowish, warm skin tones don't work at all for me. The skin tones in the original look far better to me.

Mike,

Comment noted.

I usually keep my edits in a monthly folder, I need to setup specific folders for each project. Post processing is more challenging than I thought.