Gregory Waldron
March 2023 - Trouble at the Fortune Teller
About the Image(s)
The image was taken last week at a Mardi Gras celebration. The participants agreed to have me take a photo and when the lady in red sat down, she just started to laugh and I just keep snapping my shutter. This is a composite image. I need to find an appropriate expression on the husband's face to go along with his wife and fortune teller. The wife is a little blurred which how hard she was laughing. I had fun making this image and your feedback is welcomed.
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12 comments posted
Hi Greg
Nice group seen definitely portraying a happy environment. Foreground and background are blurred enough to draw the attention to the main subjects which are presented well.
There's a number of halos around the participants heads ands head wear. What draws your attention to this mainly is the black hat against the dark background the halos really stand out on that which is quite distracting the other halos not as obvious but still there.
Well captured happy groups group seen with the participants obviously enjoying themselves. thanks for sharing Posted: 03/06/2023 19:23:17
Nice group seen definitely portraying a happy environment. Foreground and background are blurred enough to draw the attention to the main subjects which are presented well.
There's a number of halos around the participants heads ands head wear. What draws your attention to this mainly is the black hat against the dark background the halos really stand out on that which is quite distracting the other halos not as obvious but still there.
Well captured happy groups group seen with the participants obviously enjoying themselves. thanks for sharing Posted: 03/06/2023 19:23:17
Hi Tom,
Thanks for your feedback. Sometimes I get too focused in one area that I miss some issues in others. There was a light fixture growing out of the man's head on the right. Your feedback reminds me that I need to do a better job of post processing review. Thanks again for pointing out some opportunities for me.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/14/2023 09:59:05
Thanks for your feedback. Sometimes I get too focused in one area that I miss some issues in others. There was a light fixture growing out of the man's head on the right. Your feedback reminds me that I need to do a better job of post processing review. Thanks again for pointing out some opportunities for me.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/14/2023 09:59:05
Hi Greg - Mardi Gras is a good excuse for coming together and a good time which is well represented through this image. The colors are brilliant supporting the Mardi Gras theme and the shallow depth of field helps the subjects stand out. Although not completely lost, I would prefer more detail and texture coming through in the blacks - the woman's black hair seems somewhat unnatural as a result. Photographing in harsh artificial light such as this is a challenge for me at best - you've done well with the skin tones. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 03/13/2023 21:26:08
Hi Darcy,
Thank you for your feedback. I agree that the blacks in the image could use some texture. The participants were really good sports, and it was fun having an opportunity to make this image.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/14/2023 10:02:58
Thank you for your feedback. I agree that the blacks in the image could use some texture. The participants were really good sports, and it was fun having an opportunity to make this image.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/14/2023 10:02:58
Hi Greg,
What a fun image! It made me smile.
I do see the halos that Tom pointed out. It's easy to miss those details. I guess the two things that bug me are:
#1 - The crystal ball doesn't seem to be exactly round (maybe it's an optical illusion), and
@2 - I would love to see those Mardi Gras beads a bit sharper (maybe they are in another image that you could overlay?)
Kudos on capturing this fun moment and fixing what must have been some very obvious distractions.
Karen Posted: 03/19/2023 19:18:24
What a fun image! It made me smile.
I do see the halos that Tom pointed out. It's easy to miss those details. I guess the two things that bug me are:
#1 - The crystal ball doesn't seem to be exactly round (maybe it's an optical illusion), and
@2 - I would love to see those Mardi Gras beads a bit sharper (maybe they are in another image that you could overlay?)
Kudos on capturing this fun moment and fixing what must have been some very obvious distractions.
Karen Posted: 03/19/2023 19:18:24
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions.
All the best,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 08:57:19
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions.
All the best,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 08:57:19
Hi Greg,
Greetings.
A lovely indoor shoot. Loved the way you have managed the composition. You could really capture the moments, but I do have a question about the crystal ball. This probably needs to be more like crystal, than a ordinary glass ball.
Probably the reflection as mentioned by Karen.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 03/20/2023 06:02:55
Greetings.
A lovely indoor shoot. Loved the way you have managed the composition. You could really capture the moments, but I do have a question about the crystal ball. This probably needs to be more like crystal, than a ordinary glass ball.
Probably the reflection as mentioned by Karen.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 03/20/2023 06:02:55
Hi Kamal,
Thank you for your feedback. I think based on the groups suggestions I have a few ideas on how to fix the distraction of the crystal ball and the beads.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:02:40
Thank you for your feedback. I think based on the groups suggestions I have a few ideas on how to fix the distraction of the crystal ball and the beads.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:02:40
Hi Greg. This does look like a fun time, and I wouldn't have known it was a composite without your description, so that's a success. I agree that the halos around their heads are a little distracting. Although never fun to clone out in Photoshop, I have done it many times. The Crystal ball looks more like a white balloon to me, and just a decoration on the table? The characters relate well to each other and I think your composition is effective. Thanks for sharing this enjoyable scene! Ingrid Posted: 03/20/2023 18:34:19
Hi Ingrid,
Thanks for your feedback. The group has given me some ideas on how to fix some of the distractions.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:04:08
Thanks for your feedback. The group has given me some ideas on how to fix some of the distractions.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:04:08
Hi Greg, A interesting image! I like people's expressions! Well Done! I just felt the right side a little tight-cropped. Thanks for sharing! Posted: 03/21/2023 08:08:51
Hi Xiao,
Thanks for your feedback.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:04:46
Thanks for your feedback.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 03/27/2023 09:04:46