Folk...

Adrian · 29-03-2005, 12:39

...singers at my mate's pub last night. Couldn't resist taking a few shots and would appreciate any critique, but please go easy as I'd been out a while

. Most of these were shot at ISO1600 with the fourth at ISO3200, and then processed through NeatImage to remove the noise. I didn't want to use flash as it would have spoiled the atmosphere. Converted to mono with an Ilford FP4 profile as I think it suits the occcasion.

Adrian · 29-03-2005, 12:41

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lolyton · 29-03-2005, 13:11

Really good subject, but i think for the images to portray the full story then you needed to get a little more of the instruments into each shot, my favourites are 1st and last ones. I think some of the closer portraits would be superb if you could get a little more of what they are actually doing into shot. You've got a good location and subject there though.

Next time maybe try to take the images a little earlier that way you'll have no excuses! [smilie=b:

effyman · 29-03-2005, 19:52

Nice ones m8. I particularly like the first one, since it describes the scene perfectly...Beer & Music

I also agree with lolyton's comments about the closer portraits, but nothing you can do about that now.

Not bad for being half in the bag

Matty · 29-03-2005, 19:53

nice shots, very relaxed performance!

***Steve*** · 29-03-2005, 20:10

I think all of these shots are excellent, you have captured the atmosphere, surroundings and artists well. I disagree with the comments about needing more of the instruments in the shots as in each you can tell what they are doing, we are never left wondering what instrument any person is playing.

I would also like to add that I think you have done a great job or processing the images as well. They are all virtually noiseless and the black and white conversion is spot on for the subject.

Good work Adrian.

Adrian · 29-03-2005, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I think all of these shots are excellent, you have captured the atmosphere, surroundings and artists well. I disagree with the comments about needing more of the instruments in the shots as in each you can tell what they are doing, we are never left wondering what instrument any person is playing.

I would also like to add that I think you have done a great job or processing the images as well. They are all virtually noiseless and the black and white conversion is spot on for the subject.

Good work Adrian.

Many thanks for the encouragement folks, especially Steve. Re de-noising, I use NeatImage after trying pretty much all of its competitors. For B&W conversion I use a PS plug-in called Convert to B&W Pro from TheImagingFactory. $99 but worth every penny (cent?) IMO as it gives true conversion with a host of features over and above anything that using the channel mixer in PS can do.

http://www.theimagingfactory.com

CT · 29-03-2005, 20:33

I like them all. I think you've done well there in tight surroundings, and as a result there's a nice intimate feel to the pics. You could also well believe they'd been shot on monochrome film. An excellent performance, especially if you'd had a few sherbets!!

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29-03-2005, 12:39	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	Folk... ...singers at my mate's pub last night. Couldn't resist taking a few shots and would appreciate any critique, but please go easy as I'd been out a while . Most of these were shot at ISO1600 with the fourth at ISO3200, and then processed through NeatImage to remove the noise. I didn't want to use flash as it would have spoiled the atmosphere. Converted to mono with an Ilford FP4 profile as I think it suits the occcasion.

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lolyton Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Granada, Spain Posts: 803	Really good subject, but i think for the images to portray the full story then you needed to get a little more of the instruments into each shot, my favourites are 1st and last ones. I think some of the closer portraits would be superb if you could get a little more of what they are actually doing into shot. You've got a good location and subject there though. Next time maybe try to take the images a little earlier that way you'll have no excuses! [smilie=b:

29-03-2005, 19:52	#4 (permalink)
effyman New here Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 44	Nice ones m8. I particularly like the first one, since it describes the scene perfectly...Beer & Music I also agree with lolyton's comments about the closer portraits, but nothing you can do about that now. Not bad for being half in the bag

29-03-2005, 19:53	#5 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	nice shots, very relaxed performance!

29-03-2005, 20:10	#6 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,952	I think all of these shots are excellent, you have captured the atmosphere, surroundings and artists well. I disagree with the comments about needing more of the instruments in the shots as in each you can tell what they are doing, we are never left wondering what instrument any person is playing. I would also like to add that I think you have done a great job or processing the images as well. They are all virtually noiseless and the black and white conversion is spot on for the subject. Good work Adrian.

29-03-2005, 20:33	#8 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I like them all. I think you've done well there in tight surroundings, and as a result there's a nice intimate feel to the pics. You could also well believe they'd been shot on monochrome film. An excellent performance, especially if you'd had a few sherbets!! :