You did a good job Steve of getting rid of the white part but the bottom LH part, as in the original, could be brought out more. A good facial expression.   Posted: 06/02/2020 19:22:38

Nice shot and excellent post processing; getting rid of the blaring hot background was well done. I like the adjustments that you made on his face. Great job, it tells a story.   Posted: 06/03/2020 16:56:32

Stephen, I kept coming back to your image. Frankly, it's absolutely wonderful! I love the drummer's intense expression, the extraordinary drum and the power of the stick being used to strike the drum. The more I saw your image, the more I appreciated your post-processing. And, I couldn't resist trying to take it even further by playing with it a bit myself. I tried to emphasize the three components that particularly attracted me to the photograph.

Your thoughts?

  Posted: 06/11/2020 10:32:13

I like the added light on his face, arm and drum.

Thanks. The stick is actually a bone.   Posted: 06/11/2020 11:11:29

Stephen,
Good concept and composition. Color is used very well. Good timing as well. You captured a critical moment. After looking at the original, I immediately came to a similar conclusion as Oliver. The increased exposure in certain areas is really helpful and focuses the attention where it needs to be.   Posted: 06/13/2020 12:32:28

First thing that I have to say about the image is that it is too dark. Getting rid of the bright lights was a good plan; The lighting that you added is very nice. I might have added a border.   Posted: 06/13/2020 16:22:07