Chuck Carstensen

November 2024 - Portrait Making

Original

About the Image(s)

Observed this mom making a picture and got permission to photograph. Fujifilm XPro2, 23mm lens, ISO 2500, minus 1 EV. Original in autumn. Post processed in Luminar Neo.

5 comments posted

Keisha Becerra

This shot beautifully captures a heartfelt moment between mother and son. The original warm autumn tones create a cozy, inviting atmosphere, while the black-and-white edit shifts the focus to their connection, highlighting the mother's concentration and the child's curiosity. Both versions tell a unique story-one rooted in seasonal warmth, the other in the purity of their bond. Posted: 11/05/2024 16:59:37

Michele Borgarelli

Chuck this is an image that definitively demonstrates connection between the child and the mother. I think the black and white is the version to go with this one. The very saturated yellow of the color version create a lot of distraction and the expression of the boy almost disappear. And to me that espression is what makes this image.

Best wishes
Posted: 11/06/2024 19:57:13

Lou McLove

Hi Chuck, I think that this is a great image. I love the subject matter and the composition, I agree that it tells a very nice story. To my eye the boy kind of blends into the background. I think the exposure on him could be reduced a bit, especially the blacks. The B&W rendering is definitely the way to go with this image. Posted: 11/11/2024 14:06:29

Chuck Carstensen

Thanks guys for the comments. I was trying to make the eye go straight to the kid. So, he was dodged a bit.
Posted: 11/17/2024 17:27:48

Susan Robinson

Hi Chuck,

It would be an interesting experiment to have black and white, but with the tartan tie and one green pine tree (looks Christmassy). I like the black and white version best. The dodging is noted. The story aspect is great. Posted: 11/19/2024 23:29:09

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