These boots were made for walking and that's just what i'll do.

**rebeccalouisephotography** · 23rd November 2010, 06:57 PM

I really love this picture of mine, in a non big headed way! I don't want you getting the wrong idea about me, but in all honesty I am proud of this photograph. Personally I didn't think the rule of thirds needed to apply here.

These boots were made for walking and that's just what i'll do.

What do you think?

**revi** · 23rd November 2010, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by rebeccalouisephotography

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Personally I didn't think the rule of thirds needed to apply here.

What do you think?

Well, the boots seem to be each on 1/3 of the image

Remco

**Wirefox** · 23rd November 2010, 08:41 PM

Hmmm. What have I told you about shooting raw

. The white balance is a fair way off and the image looks a little murky. A tweak on the tonal curve will bring out the vibrance and a little more contrast would not go amiss. You need to sharpen this up a little and in my opinion a slight crop off the top of the boots and the same off the bottom to get rid of the corners of the bench. Have you considered a b/w conversion for this? It might work nicely here.

David is right you will need to adjust your conversational style (initially) on these forums. Its a little discouraging to start with but the comments you will get here are really worthwhile and provide a good grounding.

**Katy Noelle** · 23rd November 2010, 08:41 PM

Hi, Rebecca! Well, I love this image, too. I can see why you're proud of it. I LOVE the color and the light and the feeling and the lines and the whole mood of it. It's got a bit of grunge and dust and that, with the light, make it feel like they've seen a long day or like they're going to walk off into the sunset. I, also, love the bit legging in it - I saw it right away and it pulled me in. Then, I looked at the other - ummmmm - where's the other leg?

I love the stance that it's in, too, with the toes pointing together. Er, just so you know, the photo got me before I read your words and that's where my thoughts originally and honestly led me. Maybe, someone else can give you more critique.

**Camellia** · 23rd November 2010, 09:27 PM

Hi Rebecca

I'm with Katy - I like this photo. I like the subject matter and I like the tint. The murkiness of the image adds to the subject matter IMO.

In terms of technical details - try your Dad's suggestions and see what you think of the results. He's the expert (sorry - you don't want to hear that do you? He'll never let you forget it). I agree with him though about sharpening a bit. As someone on their L plates, I try whatever suggestions people with more experience offer and judge the results for myself. If I don't like it, so what - nothing lost, in fact I've learnt new things in the process.

I've had this idea for photographing shoes too. Maybe we can turn this thread into a bit of a shoe fettish?

Looking forward to seeing more of your work

**rebeccalouisephotography** · 24th November 2010, 08:01 AM

Thanks everyone.
And I am sorry David, I was proud of this piece of work as it represents what I like. But hey, let's not indulge in the way I talk on here, it's all about the photo

The thing is when I take photographs, I don't think 100% about the technical aspect. I shoot for creativity, so my knowledge for the technical side isn't that big. But with all your help you can further that so I can gain more experience.

I don't think the image portrayed what I wanted to. The purple boots were not a mistake as I wanted to create a vintage feel to the photograph. I agree on the sharpening, that was before wirefox drilled it into my head that I need to give some images a little sharpening

Thank you Katy, you have seemed to see what I saw in this photo, but it all depends on how other people interpret the photo, as we all see it differently

Thank you all again, I will take what you said into consideration!

**Radu Dinu Cordeanu** · 24th November 2010, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by rebeccalouisephotography

I really love this picture of mine, in a non big headed way! I don't want you getting the wrong idea about me, but in all honesty I am proud of this photograph. Personally I didn't think the rule of thirds needed to apply here.

What do you think?

Hi,
Now is vintage,more vintage,with smell!

Radu Dinu

**rebeccalouisephotography** · 24th November 2010, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Radu Dinu Cordeanu

Now is vintage,more vintage,with smell!

Hahaha, thanks for that Radu!

**Rob Douglas** · 27th November 2010, 02:33 PM

I like the sepia tone Radu has gone with here (kind of gives it an old western look/feel) but I agree on Steve's opinion on this one, I think this image in B&W would be most powerful.

**Jim B.** · 27th November 2010, 03:17 PM

Hi Rebecca,

I like this very much.The colour treatment and the lighting gives the image an "end of the day" feel.Maybe try another shot with the laces untied?
It would definitely work as a B+W conversion,but I think it might lose some of it's impact.
I would remove the light area above the left boot also.

**rebeccalouisephotography** · 29th November 2010, 11:13 AM

thanks for all your suggestions, i will certainly try them out.

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