NON Square Cropped Portraits - (nSCP's) - Archive

[Ashwin]

Thank you Ashwin for the comment In fact he is not behind the bars but just cleaning them with an iron brush

Hi Antonio,

By saying " BEHIND THE BAR ", I don't mean what you are refering too...., these bar appears to be not even 2.5 feet in height, anyone can jump in and out from this height.

[wilgk]

Then, I suggest you could capture not the final position but the blurred one clearly assuming the fact but keeping however something in the frame completely still
How about that ? This is another way to approach to the subject.

Hi Antonio
I hope you don't mind me posting another example here which is not exactly a true portrait, but I wanted to see if I have understood your constructive comments, so that I am adding to my skills.
This is an example from a little while ago - but shot in a similar situation.
I haven't used movement with the subject getting some blur so that it looks as if it is meant to be there.
I tried to keep her face still enough, but capture the running.

If I am on the wrong track, then that is ok I will still have learnt something



Thankyou
kay

[Antonio Correia]

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Hello Key
I think this is almost very good.
The face of the girl is a not as sharp as it should be. I do know that this is not easy.
I do have tried myself over and over and in fact, I came to some good shots. A few indeed. (Where are they ??)
I can remember I have done some in India in the morning with the cars passing by.
But you have got her in the middle of the action. You show the others and theirs faces. Very well.
I think you have used the AI-Focus and you have done a good work. I also think that pictures like these - panned - are difficult and have to be done over and over until you - and me - have "the hand" to them.
I dare - again - suggest you repeat the process until you get - in a sea of probably 100 images - a fantastic one.
It doesn't mean however that you can't or shouldn't post more here before you achieve that goal.
On the other hand and after a quick look I post one here - from India - shot against the Sun in the morning as we were going out of the hotel. Indeed, it could be anywhere else
It is not Photoshoped. It came out of the camera this way but in color of course.
I almost forgot to say that you should clone the magentas from the image. They are undesirable spots in the image
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The success rate of this kind of images must be frankly lower than shooting landscapes, postal cards type like the ones I too frequently do.
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Conclusion: I want to see more of these pics IYP

[rolandjo]

Hi all,



I will be glad to know your opinion.

Roland

[Antonio Correia]

Hi all,

I will be glad to know your opinion. Roland

Hello Roland.
Thank you for posting here

I like your image but I would refine it a bit.
1. clone the triangle at the top left
2. A little more "field" on the right side of the worker in order not to cut the glove. (a small detail in fact)
3. Lighten the dark side of his face to give us a clear reading of where he is looking at.
4. Introduce in the Human figure more brightness being careful however with the change of cast that may empty on his skin already a tad too yellow/orange in my monitor.
5. At a close look of your picture I see you have blurred the image or you have to un-sharp it on the Human figure.
(It's my problem: I can't distinguish between not sharp and blurred images)
6. I would try to crop the image under another proportion. I would try 3/4.
7. Good composition. The guy is looking to the left and you give him room to look at.
8. Good use of your lens with good and suitable/contextualized background.
9. You overcame the problem of harsh light with good and suitable work on the computer.

Sorry to be so telegraphic but I found this to be a very effective and quick way - some times rough - to say what I think.

Thank you again for posting and asking my opinion. I am flattered

[Antonio Correia]

Key look what I found ! ... (The same link clicking on the image.)
I am reading it and you came to my mind.
Quote:
"...If you can pan your camera to follow the movement, it will help isolate your subject from the action happening all around..."
They refer to ASA but you can read ISO instead.

[wilgk]

Thanks Antonio for thinking of me!
I work with a very nice Portugese Gentleman, so you must all be very kind

Thanks again
Kay - but with a Portugese accent I'm sure it sounds like Key

[Antonio Correia]

...Kay - but with a Portugese accent I'm sure it sounds like Key

Sorry

[Antonio Correia]

Your critique IYP

[Alis]

Your critique IYP

Very nice, Antonio! Can't think of anything major.

The only thing I would do is to crop it tighter on the sides (mostly on the right).

[Alis]

[Antonio Correia]

Simple but very well done as usual

[Antonio Correia]

How about now Alis ?
My wife was very clear about this image: It's not a portrait. Period.

Comparison at smaller size.
Guess how it was done. It is imperfect I know but it is a step forward

Before / After

[Alis]

How about now Alis ?
My wife was very clear about this image: It's not a portrait. Period.

Comparison at smaller size.
Guess how it was done. It is imperfect I know but it is a step forward

Before / After

Looks good, Antonio! And I agree with your wife. However, we know by now that in this thread, you can have a picture posted as long as there is human skin tones included, specially face. I think it covers all the posts we have here so far

[Alis]

Simple but very well done as usual

Thank you, Sir!

[Alis]

[Antonio Correia]

What can I say that has not been said before ?

[richard amora]

How about now Alis ?
My wife was very clear about this image: It's not a portrait. Period.

This is a very nice portrait antonio I love the way how it was framed and the action of the subject and very tack sharp too!

[Antonio Correia]

This is a very nice portrait antonio I love the way how it was framed and the action of the subject and very tack sharp too!

OK Richard ! ...
Thank you for your comment

Anyone could have done this picture
All you have to do is look and be able to see

[richard amora]

Here is another NSCP that i would like to share

This is an engagement shoot for my friends Jac and Lucille I hope you guys could give your inputs on this. Thanks in advance!