NON Square Cropped Portraits - (nSCP's) - Archive

[Antonio Correia]

No plug-ins were hurt during the making of this image. Seriously folks, no plug-ins. Just some layers and sharpening. I know the style is somewhat different, but that's what makes the world go round.

Indeed I had seen this kind of work before and I am sure there are many people who like it.
Maybe - if I may suggest - a not so "aggressive" treatment would have more pleasant results for those - like myself - who doesn't appreciate it.
Like some HDR are nicer if they are not so "strong" for example.
Oh OK it's just my point of view.

[Bannacht]

Can a portrait have two people in it e.g. Twins?

[Antonio Correia]

Can a portrait have two people in it e.g. Twins?

But yes Carol, by all means ...
Please, go ahead and let us see those twins

[Alis]

But yes Carol, by all means ...

Hmm. How about two people but not twins? Something like this:

[Antonio Correia]

[Alis]

I usually put a lot of effort in making my pictures as close to the reality as possible (not always successful though ) but this time I played with the colors a little bit"

[Antonio Correia]

Pretty good Alis
Your son suspended

[Antonio Correia]

[peterb533]

will I grow up like this one day?



EXIF: Fuji GA645zi on Fuji Superia X-tra 400ISO film, F6.7 at 1/25 sec, internal flash.

[Antonio Correia]

will I grow up like this one day?
...

You surely will young man
Good Health for you all

[Alis]

This one is really nice Antonio! Where is the light coming from? You put your flash on the piano?

[Alis]

will I grow up like this one day?

Very nice, Peter!

[Alis]

[peterb533]

Great atmosphere to this and very sharp. Flash above and slightly to the right I wouls guess.

[peterb533]

My sister, Lyn and new husband, Harry This was about the only shot outside as the weather was awfull. The reception area was very dark so the rest of the shots are a bit hit and miss Oh well.



EXIF: Fuji GA645zi on Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 ISO, F11 at 1/200 sec.

[Antonio Correia]

Thank you my friends for the flatering comments.
Yes I also like this one a lot.
However, I think that there is something wrong here. And what is it ?
1.
No. First let me tell you how I did it and with what.
Behind the lady, the 580 EX which I think is a bit too strong, and at my right up my wife was holding the 430 EX. Both flashes triggered with the ST-E2. I can't remember any more if I was using ETTL.
20 D at the time. Lens ? 16-35mm
Then, back to what I think is not so good:
1. Flash behind her too strong as reported earlier
2. The frame in the wall shouldn't be there at all

More "bad stuff" can be found in the picture I think. If you do find or think of something let me know please.
Thank you for the comments again

[Antonio Correia]

[carregwen]

OK. I am thick today - daily paper?

Good shot though.

[Antonio Correia]

My sister, Lyn and new husband, Harry This was about the only shot outside as the weather was awfull. The reception area was very dark so the rest of the shots are a bit hit and miss Oh well.

EXIF: Fuji GA645zi on Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 ISO, F11 at 1/200 sec.

Congratulations to your sister Peter.
I bet you can improve thsi shot if you work a bit on it not only shapening it but also applying a darkening mask on the upper half.
I will not do it for now.

[peterb533]

Congratulations to your sister Peter.
I bet you can improve thsi shot if you work a bit on it not only shapening it but also applying a darkening mask on the upper half.
I will not do it for now.

Thanks Antonio,

Didn't do to much to it as it started out as a JPEG and I don't like too much post processing but feel free if you want. By the way can you spot the bad cloning in this?

Peter