Cup of tea, anyone?
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Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Glen Roberts
Well-Known Member
I really like both versions of "Girl In Tea Shop" but for me the second edit has the edge, with the whiter whites and a bit more contrast.
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Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Thanks, Glen. I also took out the out of focus plate in the foreground of the first.
Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Girl in a Tea shop - wonderful stuff - so much to see
The lighting is something else Rob - how did you get that look?
The lighting is something else Rob - how did you get that look?
Beth Carter
Well-Known Member
yes, please, i'll have a cup. i like your second edit of the girl, it has much better contrast in that one.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Thanks, all.
Chris, glad you like the lighting. Obviously there is the light from the lamps on the left (with a mirror to help), but there is also a window on the right, allowing in soft light. Plus the overhead light - this girl was haloed! I also played with it in Viveza - I had to lower the light reflection in the mirror, and slightly raise it on the girl, before changing to B&W and boosting the blacks.
She sat perfectly still, bless her. Actually, I wish I could show her the photo, but might never see her again. As usual, I felt really bad about taking a few shots surreptitiously. I'm half thinking of having a kind of business card with my flickr address, so I can say to people - "Look, I took your photo. Once I've finished editing it, I will place it on my Flickr site. If you want me to remove it, just drop me an email." What do you think?
Chris, glad you like the lighting. Obviously there is the light from the lamps on the left (with a mirror to help), but there is also a window on the right, allowing in soft light. Plus the overhead light - this girl was haloed! I also played with it in Viveza - I had to lower the light reflection in the mirror, and slightly raise it on the girl, before changing to B&W and boosting the blacks.
She sat perfectly still, bless her. Actually, I wish I could show her the photo, but might never see her again. As usual, I felt really bad about taking a few shots surreptitiously. I'm half thinking of having a kind of business card with my flickr address, so I can say to people - "Look, I took your photo. Once I've finished editing it, I will place it on my Flickr site. If you want me to remove it, just drop me an email." What do you think?
Pete Askew
Admin
Superb again Rob. I really like the composition and all of the elements in the image. I actually prefer the softer one I think - it seems to fit the atmosphere better: stillness, concentration. And I think the faces in the tapestry remain more part of the whole. A good idea with the card I think. I have a function on the Babelsberg site where you can place client images and I keep meaning to get a card made with a bit on the back where I can write a username / password for any victims to see the results in.
I also like the colours in the shot of the teapot - especially the purple light
I also like the colours in the shot of the teapot - especially the purple light
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Cheers, Pete.
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