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otumay
New member
Thanks, though I did not grasp what you meant by 'environmental' here. As for desaturation, I always thought that the Ricoh is a little too saturated, so desaturation or b+w works for me. Anyway, the funny thing is that, I can no longer go out without my Ricoh in my pocket. Addiction? We'll see...:grin:
Osman
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Environmental portraits are usually considered outside the studio in a natural environment. I go through this with clients all the time asking them what they want environmental portraits or studio shots.
This could be a US description only not sure if this applies around the globe
This could be a US description only not sure if this applies around the globe
otumay
New member
I've just uploaded two shots in the members' gallery under my username, otumay. You can also search by Fujifilm, S5Pro, Ricoh, and GRD2. Retouched similarly, this may serve as a crude comparison between these two widely different two cameras.
http://forum.getdpi.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1408&catid=newimages
Osman
http://forum.getdpi.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1408&catid=newimages
Osman
Lili
New member
otumay
New member
Thanks a lot Guy. I'm learning, I'm learning...
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Great hopefully the folks here inspire you to learn as much as you can.
DavidE
Active member
Here's another desaturated photo from PMA.
I think the other two are stronger, but this one is worth keeping. I like the composition and the fact we focus on the makeup woman more than the model. I played around with the color, and it seems to work better with faded color than with b&w.
I think the other two are stronger, but this one is worth keeping. I like the composition and the fact we focus on the makeup woman more than the model. I played around with the color, and it seems to work better with faded color than with b&w.
DavidE
Active member
Thanks Lili. I appreciate your kind words. It may sound sappy, but I value your opinion because I value your work.
Lili
New member
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fishric
Guest
I really like the look of these de-saturated photos.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has looked at his prints or slides and thought how bright and colourful they are compared to ones memory. For an example of this, try Fuji Velvia and a polarising filter, it can make an ordinary beach scene look suitable for a holiday brochure.
I'm sure a little de-saturation is a return to reality.
Cheers,
Richard F.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has looked at his prints or slides and thought how bright and colourful they are compared to ones memory. For an example of this, try Fuji Velvia and a polarising filter, it can make an ordinary beach scene look suitable for a holiday brochure.
I'm sure a little de-saturation is a return to reality.
Cheers,
Richard F.
JimCollum
Member
i'm not sure i'd qualify the original images as 'desaturated' abnormally. I just think most people are used to the look of 'chrome' images.. which are typically more saturated than reality.
If you look at some of the classic work done using color negative film, you'll find that those images are still less saturated than the ones found here. Most digital cameras tend to emulate the look of color transparency material.
(all images Copyright Richard Misrach)
If you look at some of the classic work done using color negative film, you'll find that those images are still less saturated than the ones found here. Most digital cameras tend to emulate the look of color transparency material.
(all images Copyright Richard Misrach)
DavidE
Active member
It's similar to how televisions are sold with heightened color and brightness levels. Rather than match the muted colors of real life, we assume we need to ramp up the color and brightness in order to get our money's worth.
JimCollum
Member
yea.. it's funny how the eye/brain becomes used to things. I started reading this thread near the end.. then went to the beginning. I was confused, because i couldn't find any desaturated images
helenhill
Senior Member
DAVIDHere are a couple of shots from the PMA convention last month.I used a Canon 40D with a 50mm f1.4 lens
Truly Lovely...... These shots remind me of an exhibit Mary McCartney did
a few years back with the British Royal Ballet (For Olympus) with the Olympus E1
Cheers ! Helen
DavidE
Active member
Thanks, Helen. I did a Google search to see some of the McCartney ballet photos. I found a few here: http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/exh_gfx_en/ART28417.html. Looks like a fine group of photos.Truly Lovely...... These shots remind me of an exhibit Mary McCartney did a few years back with the British Royal Ballet (For Olympus) with the Olympus E1
Cheers ! Helen
The setup with the models at PMA was a good way to get over my shyness with taking pictures of people. I still feel as though I'm imposing.
I watched a documentary last week on Henri Cartier-Bresson (it's running on the Sundance Channel). He made the point that it's best to take a few pictures and then wait patiently for your subjects to become used to your being there. That's when you'll be able to capture photos that are more genuine. Having a small camera like a GRD2 would help. It looks like a point-and-shoot.
Third photo (portrait) in the starting message is niiccceee..
Seyhun
Seyhun
Hey you all.
I decided to try out a new "style" than the ordinary b/w, you've seen from me. I would be very happy to hear your opinion.
Thank you very much.
Ellemand
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellemand/