LuAnn Thatcher
About the Image(s)
A teachable moment from one generation to another. A life long career in the sawmill industry comes together in a photographic moment in time for an environmental portrait.
Camera: Fuji XT2, 16-55mm lens, ISO 2000, f/4, 1/250s. Taken in the shade of an outdoor work area. Wayne was showing Layne the saw he uses to cut timber at his personal sawmill on his farm. In return, Layne was teaching him how to pose his hands for an environmental portrait.
I edited most of the image in LR Classic. I believe, but am not sure, that I did edit some in Nix Silver Efex Pro 2 and used the filter that gave the most in structure. I love the dark blacks and the shading on the background so that the people stand out. There is detail in the blade itself and texture in the clothing. I made sure that the whites were not blown on the histogram before submitting.
I look forward to everyones comments!
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11 comments posted
Like Bob, I think it might be beneficial to bring down the brightness on the men. Also, since Layne is mostly behind the tree, it could be useful to crop a bit off the right side. Here's what I have in mind.   Posted: 01/05/2020 15:18:21
Oliver, I am concerned when you say bring down the brightness on the men. I already brought it down -20, is your monitor calibrated? Or, do you have your brightness set high? This really is concerning for me. I do calibrate and adjusted brightness according to the software specs. I will have to check it tomorrow, but I believe brightness should be set around 50% or so. I have a new Apple computer so I can't see it being out of whack just yet.
Many thanks,
LuAnn   Posted: 01/05/2020 19:16:25
I use the SpyderX Pro for my monitor calibration which I do about once a month.
  Posted: 01/06/2020 10:23:08
LuAnn   Posted: 01/18/2020 14:28:23
LuAnn   Posted: 01/18/2020 14:26:52
  Posted: 01/19/2020 08:33:11
Thanks,
LuAnn   Posted: 01/19/2020 08:36:37