I'll never be able to duplicate this photo exactly as it appears here -- and that's frustrating. I began working on these six-month old images over the last few weeks. They were taken at the Popular Photography Digital Days model shoot in March. I considered this a work in progress, and resized it and flattened it so I could take a look at a low-res print just to see where some retouching still needed to be done. After I did the downsize, I wondered what a texture would look like ... and after about 15 minutes of layers, masks, and dodging & burning I came up with what you see above --- only I did it all on a flat, low-res file. I guess I can go back and try and reconstruct it if I ever want a high resolution print of this file. It's frustrating though, because I like the edge. I think it fits the subject. So, add one more thing to my list of things to do: reconstruct emulsion edge that I stupidly did on a 96 dpi image. Sometimes you learn the hard way.
Monday, September 21, 2009
One of a Kind Image
I'll never be able to duplicate this photo exactly as it appears here -- and that's frustrating. I began working on these six-month old images over the last few weeks. They were taken at the Popular Photography Digital Days model shoot in March. I considered this a work in progress, and resized it and flattened it so I could take a look at a low-res print just to see where some retouching still needed to be done. After I did the downsize, I wondered what a texture would look like ... and after about 15 minutes of layers, masks, and dodging & burning I came up with what you see above --- only I did it all on a flat, low-res file. I guess I can go back and try and reconstruct it if I ever want a high resolution print of this file. It's frustrating though, because I like the edge. I think it fits the subject. So, add one more thing to my list of things to do: reconstruct emulsion edge that I stupidly did on a 96 dpi image. Sometimes you learn the hard way.
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Very nice. Love the light, love the black and white, love the edge. I like this image more than your previous one of this model. So that is an edge you made, not one from On One or another program? If it is premade, since you have this one to go by, will it really be that difficult to place a new edge just the same? It is so great to hear that even the masters make mistakes!
ReplyDeleteNice shot, and the edge really goes well with it too. Wouldn't you know it.
ReplyDeleteThe edge was a downloaded texture/emulsion that I modified with layers and masks. These textures always seem to need work like this because in the areas where the edge interacts with the image, especially with blending modes, there are variations depending on the tones around the edge. In this case it was the light hat at the top center. My preference is for a uniform edge.
ReplyDeleteLovely light. Your low-key lighting really helps add a lot of depth to the photo without making the photo look harsh. Really hard to do. Good job.
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