Helpful Posts: This is Alan; a spritely 93 year old fellow. Over the years, I have spent many hours watching him and how his facial expressions change. Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I can see the face of a much younger man behind his aging exterior. He agreed to this impromptu photo shoot, and under the fluoro lights of the local community hall I took this image.
I chose the sepia toning to help hide the distracting blotchiness of his skin but leaving the wrinkles that add to his character
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27th January 2021, 10:25 PM #1
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27th January 2021, 11:25 PM #2
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That processing choice works very well Martin, he looks a character.
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28th January 2021, 04:43 PM #3
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Good shot. Bravo.
I see that you have captured and communicated the face of many experiences.
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28th January 2021, 05:18 PM #4
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This is a very powerful portrait. The composition is excellent, and I think the processing is effective. Kudos.
I have only one suggestion, and it's minor (and a matter of taste). I think I would dodge slightly some of the areas of the face that are in shadow, primarily on his right. I wouldn't do much, but I think a bit might help.
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28th January 2021, 08:59 PM #5
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Re: Alan
A fine image. Well done!
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29th January 2021, 11:32 PM #6Moderator
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Excellent image that was taken and processed in a way that brings out the character of this old gentleman.
The skin is blotchy and has some hot sports, especially on his forehead. If it were my image, I would spend some time burning those areas down a bit.
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30th January 2021, 10:49 PM #7
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Thank you for your suggestion Manfred. I was wondering about those hot spots. I will continue working on this image with that in mind, Originally Posted by Manfred M
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30th January 2021, 10:50 PM #8
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Thank you Dan. I will give it a go and see how it looks Originally Posted by DanK
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31st January 2021, 09:58 AM #9
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Also the ones on his hand. Great image as it is, though so regard this and the other comments as opportuntiies to make a great shot even better. Originally Posted by Wandjina
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