The Foreman

fingerz · 07-10-2005, 18:45

Went to pick up the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L that I'm renting over the weekend and this guy, along with his mate, were both down the road. I chatted to them (apparently he used to be a foreman, hence the title) and took a few pics. I've rushed this one a bit as I have to go out tonight but it seemed like the best of the bunch from my quick look.

It's about a 50% crop. Apart from that just the usual - exposure, contrast and sharpening.

**stepheno** · 07-10-2005, 19:11

Excellent character shot - really shows his facial features. Might have liked to have seen his eyes though.

regards

Bachs · 07-10-2005, 20:31

Excellent and full of character.

That nose must have cost a fortune (in the pub)

fingerz · 08-10-2005, 02:32

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Originally Posted by stepheno

Might have liked to have seen his eyes though.

Yeah, that's the main thing I wasn't happy with. His mouth and eyes were both dark. I did a dodge/burn job (can never remember which is which) on his mouth and it worked ok. Tried the same on the eyes but it looked crap. Feel free to have a bash if anyone wants.

Gandhi · 08-10-2005, 09:05

Gandhi · 08-10-2005, 09:07

quick job and he scares me now!

did you try just making a feathered selection of the eye area and then adjusting the levels a bit? Ok, it's not perfect but it's a bit tricky on a small image at 72ppi!

Matty · 08-10-2005, 09:55

great character as already said, scares me!!

CT · 08-10-2005, 11:06

Nice shot Jamey! I'd clone out that head just visible at bottom right - it's very distracting. Gandhi has described the best technique for dealing with the eyes - a feathered mask, and usually you can apply a little selective sharpening too using the same mask.

busterboy · 08-10-2005, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bachs

That nose must have cost a fortune (in the pub)

07-10-2005, 18:45	#1 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	The Foreman Went to pick up the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L that I'm renting over the weekend and this guy, along with his mate, were both down the road. I chatted to them (apparently he used to be a foreman, hence the title) and took a few pics. I've rushed this one a bit as I have to go out tonight but it seemed like the best of the bunch from my quick look. It's about a 50% crop. Apart from that just the usual - exposure, contrast and sharpening.

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07-10-2005, 19:11	#2 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,430	Excellent character shot - really shows his facial features. Might have liked to have seen his eyes though. regards

07-10-2005, 20:31	#3 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	Excellent and full of character. That nose must have cost a fortune (in the pub)

08-10-2005, 09:05	#5 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966

08-10-2005, 09:07	#6 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	quick job and he scares me now! did you try just making a feathered selection of the eye area and then adjusting the levels a bit? Ok, it's not perfect but it's a bit tricky on a small image at 72ppi!

08-10-2005, 09:55	#7 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	great character as already said, scares me!!

08-10-2005, 11:06	#8 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Nice shot Jamey! I'd clone out that head just visible at bottom right - it's very distracting. Gandhi has described the best technique for dealing with the eyes - a feathered mask, and usually you can apply a little selective sharpening too using the same mask.