Pony

[Mike Parr]

I thought I would be brave and put these up for comment, The owner Has asked for copies as seen in the camera.



Mike

[Pol]

Re: Pony

I thought I would be brave and put these up for comment, The owner Has asked for copies as seen in the camera.

Mike

I'd suggest you might just sharpen them slightly more just to bring up the hair and features (nose) and textures a touch. Not too much - just enough to pick up the light and textures a little more on the print.

I'd also suggest trying to brighten the catchlight in the eyes if possible. Maybe a new layer and a few gentle clicks or sweeps with the dodge tool.

They're very nice horsey portraits and I can well imagine how striking they'd be as enlarged prints.

Pol

[Ian]

Re: Pony

Hey Mike, remember when you struggled to get the tone right on your shots? That seems like such a long time ago!

Ian

[Mike Parr]

Re: Pony

Hi Pol, I did have a slightly sharper version but actually prefered the softer look, this pony did have a soft texture to its face.
Thanks for your comments.
Ian, it does seem an age when I look back over photo's from 3 years ago, saying that, I'm probably no better at taking a photograph just better at choosing which ones to post
As you maybe aware I'm still using an Olympus E500............with all its shortcomings although a new E620 body is a possibilty in the near future.
To my mind the e500 has always struggled with sharp contrasting light conditions, maybe the E620 will produce more consistant results.
Until then I shall continue to practice with what is at hand