Levis

Gary Bagshawe · 31-01-2007, 19:23

Reworking a shot I did a couple of years ago,

P-E · 31-01-2007, 19:47

Some nice texture mate

Rob Barron · 31-01-2007, 20:58

Is this a selective mono job or were they grey Levis? It seems rather light and lacking in dynamic composition with the label right in the middle and most lines either horizontal or vertical. Clearly the DoF was as shallow as anything with stitches in 'dips' blurring off but that does give a bit more texture to the image. I just think it needs darkening down a touch but I would prefer the lines to be more diagonal for greater dynamism.

Although it is a bit light, you have held on to the lighting well in that it has not actually burnt out anywhere, the stitches are all clearly visible. Can I ask Garry, did you take this as a RAW or as a jpeg?

Cheers,
Rob

Gary Bagshawe · 01-02-2007, 02:15

Selective colouring, also I have found that it depends on peoples monitor as to how it appears, The print is spot on (depending on what you like) ive just had an order for this print on a large canvas for £350.00 so someone likes it.

skipper954 · 01-02-2007, 02:56

OMG - a photographer who makes money!!!

skip

Gary Bagshawe · 01-02-2007, 03:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipper954

OMG - a photographer who makes money!!!

skip

Yep, I have my own photographic sense etc and know what I like, but as I make a living from this malarky I also have to know what sells, and most of the time they are 2 very different things.

Rob Barron · 01-02-2007, 21:48

You're not wrong there Gary. If any of us could take the shots that sell 100% of the time and not the shots we like and therefore assume will sell, we'd become instant millionaires!

In my case I don't make my living from photography but I do supplement it. So i can afford to play and just get a few sales now and again. These go to pay for the lenses and things but at least it means I am not a drain on our household budget when I go after bargains on Ebay <g>

Charlotte · 01-02-2007, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Bagshawe

... ive just had an order for this print on a large canvas for £350.00 so someone likes it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Bagshawe

Yep, I have my own photographic sense etc and know what I like, but as I make a living from this malarky I also have to know what sells, and most of the time they are 2 very different things.

Good point, Gary, + I'm glad you pointed that out, 'cos to be honest this pic does nothing for me at all (sorry) but it might be that it looks completely different on canvass. As you said, someone sure likes it

And as long as it remains a nice li'l earner for you, I'm sure you're quite fond of it too

Gary Bagshawe · 02-02-2007, 02:19

Thank you all for your input to this post, it really does make the point that as a photographer we see things differently to most people and to pay my bar bill(which is quite large) one has to take photographs in a different style. It took me years to understand this simple point so hopefully this post has helped someone.

HIMUPNORTH · 02-02-2007, 08:11

I think we (photographers) look at so many images that we can often overlook the simple image that appeals to the many (Just look at the prints in Ikea for gods sake). I agree that Gary's image is very simple however this is a lesson that soemtimes we need not make it too complicated.

Nice sale too mate!

P-E · 02-02-2007, 08:13

Nice sale Gary

namllihs · 02-02-2007, 17:57

I like this, well done on the sale.
Had a go at some thing similar after seeing this, hope you don't mind.
It's in a thread called 501's

Gary Bagshawe · 02-02-2007, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by namllihs

I like this, well done on the sale.
Had a go at some thing similar after seeing this, hope you don't mind.
It's in a thread called 501's

Flattered more than anything

31-01-2007, 19:23	#1 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,225	Levis Reworking a shot I did a couple of years ago,

31-01-2007, 19:47	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,414	Re: Levis Some nice texture mate

31-01-2007, 20:58	#3 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: Levis Is this a selective mono job or were they grey Levis? It seems rather light and lacking in dynamic composition with the label right in the middle and most lines either horizontal or vertical. Clearly the DoF was as shallow as anything with stitches in 'dips' blurring off but that does give a bit more texture to the image. I just think it needs darkening down a touch but I would prefer the lines to be more diagonal for greater dynamism. Although it is a bit light, you have held on to the lighting well in that it has not actually burnt out anywhere, the stitches are all clearly visible. Can I ask Garry, did you take this as a RAW or as a jpeg? Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

01-02-2007, 02:15	#4 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,225	Re: Levis Selective colouring, also I have found that it depends on peoples monitor as to how it appears, The print is spot on (depending on what you like) ive just had an order for this print on a large canvas for £350.00 so someone likes it.

01-02-2007, 02:56	#5 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Levis OMG - a photographer who makes money!!! skip

01-02-2007, 21:48	#7 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: Levis You're not wrong there Gary. If any of us could take the shots that sell 100% of the time and not the shots we like and therefore assume will sell, we'd become instant millionaires! In my case I don't make my living from photography but I do supplement it. So i can afford to play and just get a few sales now and again. These go to pay for the lenses and things but at least it means I am not a drain on our household budget when I go after bargains on Ebay <g>

02-02-2007, 02:19	#9 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,225	Re: Levis Thank you all for your input to this post, it really does make the point that as a photographer we see things differently to most people and to pay my bar bill(which is quite large) one has to take photographs in a different style. It took me years to understand this simple point so hopefully this post has helped someone.

02-02-2007, 08:11	#10 (permalink)
HIMUPNORTH Getting Comfy Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 140	Re: Levis I think we (photographers) look at so many images that we can often overlook the simple image that appeals to the many (Just look at the prints in Ikea for gods sake). I agree that Gary's image is very simple however this is a lesson that soemtimes we need not make it too complicated. Nice sale too mate!

02-02-2007, 08:13	#11 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,414	Re: Levis Nice sale Gary

02-02-2007, 17:57	#12 (permalink)
namllihs Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Loughborough Leicestershire Posts: 779	Re: Levis I like this, well done on the sale. Had a go at some thing similar after seeing this, hope you don't mind. It's in a thread called 501's

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