Farewell Carlos Redux - Harmonica Man

[gpgold]

I thought this shot might make a nice B&W. http://gpgold.smugmug.com/photos/19333352-M.jpg

[Lucky Hack]

I thought this shot might make a nice B&W. http://gpgold.smugmug.com/photos/19333352-M.jpg

Yup, thats a good one :thumb , It's a bit over exposed, but if you're up for some editing, I would use levels or curves to bring back the exposure and the higher contrast will make it really gritty. :thumb

It's so close to a great shot, I hope I haven't overstepped by editing your image, if I have please let me know and I'll delete it.

hoping this message finds you well -Ian

[Steve Cavigliano]

GP,

I have to agree with Ian. This shot has limitless possibilities. GREAT facial features and hands :thumb :thumb I hope you forgive Ian for messing with your image. That way maybe you can also forgive me too.....LOL

I just couldn't help it. He has a perfect face for some draganizing, IMO.

http://www.pbase.com/image/41899587.jpg

For more info on Andrzej Dragan's pics :
http://andrzejdragan.com/indexpl.html

Great shot, I hope I didn't offend you by editing it :rolleyes That's why I usually stay out of this forum.....lol

Steve

[Lucky Hack]

Oh, oh ,oh, I like steve's better, the color version has so much more character!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap

hoping this message finds you well -Ian

[gpgold]

Yup, thats a good one :thumb , It's a bit over exposed, but if you're up for some editing, I would use levels or curves to bring back the exposure and the higher contrast will make it really gritty. :thumb

It's so close to a great shot, I hope I haven't overstepped by editing your image, if I have please let me know and I'll delete it.

hoping this message finds you well -Ian
Ian,

I appreciate all the help I can get. I will try what you suggested. I am happy that the raw material was there. I like how you have improved it.

Thanks,

Gary

[gpgold]

GP,

I have to agree with Ian. This shot has limitless possibilities. GREAT facial features and hands :thumb :thumb I hope you forgive Ian for messing with your image. That way maybe you can also forgive me too.....LOL

I just couldn't help it. He has a perfect face for some draganizing, IMO.

http://www.pbase.com/image/41899587.jpg

For more info on Andrzej Dragan's pics :
http://andrzejdragan.com/indexpl.html

Great shot, I hope I didn't offend you by editing it :rolleyes That's why I usually stay out of this forum.....lol

Steve
OK, I like this too. Tell me a little about how you did your adjustment. If it isn't a trade secret!

regards,

Gary

[gpgold]

Oh, oh ,oh, I like steve's better, the color version has so much more character!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap

hoping this message finds you well -Ian
I think you're right, the color is really a strong image. Well, at least I shot it! LOL

regards,

Gary

[Steve Cavigliano]

OK, I like this too. Tell me a little about how you did your adjustment. If it isn't a trade secret!

regards,

Gary
Gary,
I've done some of these manually

http://www.pbase.com/slo2k/image/32219023 original file

http://www.pbase.com/slo2k/image/32232521 my manual attempt

In the manual versions I used quite a bit more saturation. For your pic all I did was run Mike Warren's Action and the 10D finisher "Subtle Color" Action.

You can find the 10D Finisher Action, about 1/2 way down the page, here http://www.canonians.com/sharpentest.htm

Look for Mike Warren's "Dragan Action" here
http://www.atncentral.com/download.htm


Glad you liked the look of it :clap


Steve