Concentraiion

Foxesbrew · 19-10-2007, 12:24

The emphasis here is on the face.He is totally isolated from, all around him completely absorbed \n and happy in his occupation.

**Markulous** · 19-10-2007, 13:19

Apt title - he's totally engrossed in his task.

Think that when you use the select tool, be worth choosing the 'feather' option which will soften the edge of your selection

Foxesbrew · 19-10-2007, 14:02

I do not see the need to soften the edges.I have no doubt you are correct in your assessment

unfortunately I have quite severe sight problems so probably do not see things as others do.
So perhaps tbe time has come for me to refrain from posting pictures in this section

**Markulous** · 19-10-2007, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxesbrew

I do not see the need to soften the edges.I have no doubt you are correct in your assessment

unfortunately I have quite severe sight problems so probably do not see things as others do.
So perhaps tbe time has come for me to refrain from posting pictures in this section

Don't think it's a problem - worth pointing out that you're happy with it the way it is tho

Rob Barron · 19-10-2007, 15:15

Why should you not post here Foxes? It's good to see your pictures like everyone elses. Obviously, this is the critique thread so people will give feedback comments on them but that's what we all post for and learn from.

I entirely understand if you have sight problems that you may not always see the image the way someone else, but hey, that is just as valid. Who's to say the way I or anyone else sees something is the 'right' way? :o)

I agree that the cut out does look like a cut out, aprticularly around the hair, one of the hardest types of selection to make look natural. However, I like this picture as it is a whole piece of work. I can see what the man is doing, who he is, how much he is concentrating, what he is working on, etc. It tells us a complete story here and so is very valid indeed.

One tiny bit you probably didn't notice that could be cloned out in a second is a little bright purple speck on the black BG to the left as we look, halfway between the side and his forehead. It distracts a little so would be worth getting rid of. A minor thing but worth clearing up as the rest of the picture is a very good one.

Cheers,
Rob

***Dave*** · 19-10-2007, 15:23

Hey, I just had one of my shots slated by the judge in last nights camera club comp ...... over processed ..... moi

Keep on posting Foxy

Rob Barron · 19-10-2007, 21:32

Perish the thought Dave

Les Meehan · 20-10-2007, 01:10

Keep posting BUT listen to what others have to say and stop blaming poor eyesight for not accepting peoples help.

It doesn't need good eyesight to know that feathering a selection will help to blend one image onto another.

Come on folks, get real!

Les

PS Been a long day and might be a bit fractious right now.

Foxesbrew · 20-10-2007, 02:04

Thank you les for your tactful,helpful and understanding advice.!
I do not understand why you added the PS,unless you felt uncomfortable about your remarks.

Foxesbrew · 20-10-2007, 02:17

Thank you les for your tactful,helpful and understanding advice.!
I do not understand why you added the PS,unless you felt uncomfortable about your remarks
PS note the defination below
fractious \FRAK-shuhs\, adjective:
1. Tending to cause trouble; unruly.
2. Irritable; snappish; cranky.

**Sonsey** · 20-10-2007, 02:44

Let's be civil please folks

Charlotte · 20-10-2007, 11:24

This is an interesting people-at-work image, for the reasons already mentioned by Rob.

However, the cut-out effect does spoil it, no two ways about that. Could we see the original shot, perhaps the BG on that one is not so bad as you think. Also a tight crop would help to exclude much of the BG, something like this :

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