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23-SEP-2006 Alastair Norcross

Computer Generated

Houston, TX

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/8s f/4.0 at 24.0mm iso3200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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alexeig01-Oct-2006 15:40
I love that your gaze points to the apple
Guest 25-Sep-2006 13:47
uh huh, monitors are a bear. For my monitor, your pass with Noise Ninja did the trick and the black background is greatly improved while preserving detail on the subject. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge25-Sep-2006 13:16
Thanks Michael, I try to keep noise reduction to a minimum. I did use a bit, but very selectively, and not in the black areas. This is another of those annoying variations between monitors. After reading your comment, I loooked at the image on my iBook, and saw the splotches. I went back to look at it on my iMac, where I processed it, and couldn't see them. I then ran a fairly aggressive Noise Ninja applied only to the black areas (of course, I couldn't see the effect), and reposted it. I checked it on my iBook, and it seems a little improved, but not perfect. Perhaps I should reedit it on my iBook. How does it look on yours?
Alastair
Guest 25-Sep-2006 04:09
I should have mentioned that on my monitor the black areas are just a bit splotchy with noise. Congrats for using 3200 iso, but did you try any noise reduction? -Michael
Guest 25-Sep-2006 04:06
A very effective portrait with a somewhat intense feeling due to harsher light. I saw this shortly after posting and you've done a nice job at balancing the Apple logo. I do like the logo having a strong presence. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Sep-2006 19:40
Thanks for the comments Sharon and Pops. I've now toned down the Apple logo as much as I can without it looking grey instead of white.
Alastair
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Sep-2006 17:38
I agree with Sharon but I'd add the Apple Logo is way too bright and distracting. It's pulling my attention away from the portrait. - Pops
elips24-Sep-2006 15:31
What a lovely portrait from what would normally be very harsh light. The bright highlights in her eyes really give this life. I love your title, too! ~Sharon