Ivan Muller Posted April 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) with my X1, LR4 and Nik Color Efex. more images here at...Ivan Muller, the lazy travel photographer ... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 16, 2013 by Ivan Muller 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/202778-portrait-of-a-modern-african-girl/?do=findComment&comment=2300520'>More sharing options...
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Ivan Muller Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted April 16, 2013 and here is a tight crop from the image abover..the little X still continuous to impress me... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/202778-portrait-of-a-modern-african-girl/?do=findComment&comment=2300526'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 16, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2013 Lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted April 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2013 Very nice portrait. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted April 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2013 The first image is strong, although I find the brick wall a little distracting (maybe just a bit too much CEP?) but I think I like the second image even more than the first, although it was posted for other reasons, as it really comes across as an adventurous composition and technically outstanding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 17, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2013 Agree with Robert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted April 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks Robert! The 2nd image as indicated is only a crop of the first image. The first image is about as close as I can get without going into macro mode...the wall is very typical South African, and yes I did darken some parts of it in post. I try and shy away from 'pretty' portraits and that's why I prefer the 35mm lens, because it shows a bit more of the environment, even if its just a bit brick wall. I really don't like cropping my images, except square, which could also have worked here, I think. I stay within my frame format even to the detriment of the 'composition', I really don't mind not having a perfect image, but that is just me of course... i!have worked with the 35mm equivalent lens for more than two years now and sometimes wish I had something a bit longer, like a 80mm or so, it would help a bit with distortion in closeups like this and there would still be a bit of background...but then I would have to buy another camera and lenses and... and..it all just adds to the decision making process...so for now the 35mm it is.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted April 17, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 17, 2013 Strong portrait as is, IMO ! .. Great use of a few colours all around this image Ivan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhanke Posted April 17, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 17, 2013 Very impressive! #1 is good, #2 is outstanding, imho. Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ockock Posted April 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 17, 2013 Both are really good, but 2nd is perfect - the forms, lines and curves and colors are great! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks Guys! I am really surprised that the cropped version is also popular...I must really get a longer lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sellitto Posted April 18, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2013 Strong portrait as is, IMO ! .. Great use of a few colours all around this image Ivan. In total agreement! Frank 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted April 18, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 18, 2013 The first is just right; I like the original for the inclusion of the wall, her jewelry and subtle wardrobe. A fine portrait! Larry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted April 18, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 18, 2013 Ivan, a very fine image. The background colors match the facial tones, blending into one. Much enjoyed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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