First try at b&w portrait

Braeden · 30-12-2005, 12:03

I received some new filters today, one being an orange filter - so I thought I would try my hand at a black and white photo with the new 50mm 1.8 lens and filter attached.

Since Hannah was finally asleep, she became the model for this attempt

C&C welcome

Arkady · 30-12-2005, 12:10

Tonal range looks good as do the skin tones.
Seems about right - are you happy with the result? 'cause it means nothing otherwise. All the plaudits in the world are nothing if you're not satisfied with the results.

Braeden · 30-12-2005, 12:33

I am happy.. but then I've been happy with the results before only for someone to come and point out areas where I have gone wrong.

Since it's my first proper try I thought I would let some people with skill look at it and advise where I went wrong

Arkady · 30-12-2005, 12:38

No, it's OK - maybe a bit too much space at the top of the frame perhaps...

CT · 30-12-2005, 12:46

I think you should be happy with that. Very young babies are a problem as you always have to think of that head being supported which usually means someone holding them or you lie them down flat and take the shot from above which you seem to have done here. The foreground blanket looks to be just blowing out in places, but that's pretty minor, so give yourself a pat on the back.

AquilaEagle · 30-12-2005, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

so give yourself a pat on the back.

But don't burp too much!!!

Very nice shot, I am no expert but it looks great to me

MyPix · 30-12-2005, 13:06

Nice pic m8,

glad the filters got to you ok,

MyPix

***Dave*** · 30-12-2005, 16:23

Very peaceful shot

Keep em coming

GfK · 30-12-2005, 16:27

Not a bad shot, but for me, the left hand (on the right of the picture) seems to be in better focus than the face does.

Marianne · 30-12-2005, 16:37

a darling baby and the B&W tones are good....

Bachs · 30-12-2005, 17:32

It's a lovely picture.
At a guess I would say you used the 50mm 1.8?

digitalfailure · 30-12-2005, 17:40

Thats not a bad guess there bachs

don't let his opening line fool ya

The tonal range looks good, have you tried a tighter crop, trim down some of the upper space, and i'd come in tighter on the left, probably taking out the o.f.f arm with more of a square crop.

KenCo1964 · 30-12-2005, 18:27

Nice pic Braeden.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bachs

It's a lovely picture.
At a guess I would say you used the 50mm 1.8?

maybe a red filter too.

digitalfailure · 30-12-2005, 18:29

Or maybe an Orange one

Braeden · 30-12-2005, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalfailure

Thats not a bad guess there bachs

don't let his opening line fool ya

The tonal range looks good, have you tried a tighter crop, trim down some of the upper space, and i'd come in tighter on the left, probably taking out the o.f.f arm with more of a square crop.

I did indeed use the 50mm 1.8 with an orange filter

The pic wasn't cropped at all, just resized and then a border added (as well as the levels etc) Feel free to have a play if you like. I can upload the full size image if that makes it easier?

@Gfk - I used the centre focussing point and focussed on her left eye so the hand shouldn't be more in focus than her face.

Anyway, thanks for all the kind words. I am happy with the results - especially since it was my first attempt.

KenCo1964 · 30-12-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalfailure

Or maybe an Orange one

Matty · 30-12-2005, 20:47

lovely! love kids, lol...

Braeden · 30-12-2005, 20:47

full size file uploaded if you want to show me how it's done

beware it is 3.9mb...

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30-12-2005, 12:10	#2 (permalink)
Arkady Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,198	Tonal range looks good as do the skin tones. Seems about right - are you happy with the result? 'cause it means nothing otherwise. All the plaudits in the world are nothing if you're not satisfied with the results.

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Braeden Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 131	I am happy.. but then I've been happy with the results before only for someone to come and point out areas where I have gone wrong. Since it's my first proper try I thought I would let some people with skill look at it and advise where I went wrong

30-12-2005, 12:38	#4 (permalink)
Arkady Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,198	No, it's OK - maybe a bit too much space at the top of the frame perhaps...

30-12-2005, 12:46	#5 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I think you should be happy with that. Very young babies are a problem as you always have to think of that head being supported which usually means someone holding them or you lie them down flat and take the shot from above which you seem to have done here. The foreground blanket looks to be just blowing out in places, but that's pretty minor, so give yourself a pat on the back.

30-12-2005, 13:06	#7 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	Nice pic m8, glad the filters got to you ok, MyPix

30-12-2005, 16:23	#8 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,642	Very peaceful shot Keep em coming

30-12-2005, 16:27	#9 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	Not a bad shot, but for me, the left hand (on the right of the picture) seems to be in better focus than the face does.

30-12-2005, 16:37	#10 (permalink)
Marianne Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 326	a darling baby and the B&W tones are good....

30-12-2005, 17:32	#11 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	It's a lovely picture. At a guess I would say you used the 50mm 1.8?

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digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	Thats not a bad guess there bachs don't let his opening line fool ya The tonal range looks good, have you tried a tighter crop, trim down some of the upper space, and i'd come in tighter on the left, probably taking out the o.f.f arm with more of a square crop.

30-12-2005, 18:29	#14 (permalink)
digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	Or maybe an Orange one

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Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	lovely! love kids, lol...

30-12-2005, 20:47	#18 (permalink)
Braeden Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 131	full size file uploaded if you want to show me how it's done beware it is 3.9mb... Link