Carousel Horse

[Tao Zero]

The original photo was fairly basic, but I thought I could improve it. PP includes background motion blur, curves, dodge n burn, convert to grayscale. No contrast adjustment. I added a drop shadow to the horse layer hoping to bring more attention to the horse. I felt the original had too much color, thus the conversion. I wanted the focus to be more on the horse. C&C appreciated.

Daniel

http://taozero.smugmug.com/photos/468194452_A7oPW-L.jpg

[Skippy]

The original photo was fairly basic, but I thought I could improve it. PP includes background motion blur, curves, dodge n burn, convert to grayscale. No contrast adjustment. I added a drop shadow to the horse layer hoping to bring more attention to the horse. I felt the original had too much color, thus the conversion. I wanted the focus to be more on the horse. C&C appreciated.

Daniel



Nice result there Daniel, may I ask why did you choose not to use Contrast?
This shot works well in Black&White, nice editing. :thumb ... Skippy :D
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