A Me Portrait by Canon DSLR Challenge


07-OCT-2006	Melbob

Something simple for a change!!!
Out of the Leathers and into tha dancin clobba!

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/15s f/2.8 at 30.0mm iso200 hide exif

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Canon DSLR Challenge		16-Oct-2006 00:29
Dapper and charming! --Melanie (mlynn)

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Oct-2006 14:07
Appreciate your comments Trav. but I felt like a real 'W...er' posting such an SP. It is the very first attempt I have made at a 'portrait' type portrait and I was the model! But it is for comparison.. posted in Exhibition. Regards Bob. Here is the link: http://www.pbase.com/cslr_challenge/image/68590114

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Oct-2006 09:12
Dear Bob: I will disagree a little...I really liked, for whatever internal reasons were bouncing around inside of me, the initial, color, very little PP, image of you in a Tux. Of course, this is your choice, but....I really liked the first one...lol. I wrote a little more on the subject here: http://www.pbase.com/cslr_challenge/image/68506842 Of course, looking at this again, especially your face, I do see why you like this version. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Oct-2006 09:09
Dear Bob: I will disagree a little...I really liked, for whatever internal reasons were bouncing around inside of me, the initial, color, very little PP, image of you in a Tux. Of course, this is your choice, but....I really liked the first one...lol Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Oct-2006 02:03
You have such a sure touch with your trademark post-processing. Your use of black and white really works here, although I've enjoyed all your color photos, too. - CameraShy09

Canon DSLR Challenge		14-Oct-2006 03:32
Thanks Nico, really appreciate your comments, I wasn't game to get in too close that is just too confronting. Regards ~ Bob

jnconradie		11-Oct-2006 15:58
Nicely captured, Bob. The smile and the look in the eyes all work together to create a picture of elegance and "class" - with a good sense of humour added to the mix. Regards ~jnconradie

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-Oct-2006 05:20
Thanks RK and Shu, you are too kind this is the first portrait I have ever done... and its of me! how embarrassing.. would never have done this if not for this challenge. I hid in the dark passage way where nobody could know?, used some material draped over the doors and a make-shift lighting setup. Then got to work with good ole PS! Had to use B & W so the redness in my face was hidden! ~ Regards Bob

Shu		11-Oct-2006 02:58
Marvelous idea--marvelous PS work--and, of course, a marvelous-looking gentleman! Such a creative piece! shu

Photogenix		11-Oct-2006 00:56
AWESOME. Simple and very effective. - RK

Canon DSLR Challenge		10-Oct-2006 17:02
Thanks guys... I've been playing with this but I think I'll settle for this one... I like the simplicity, (and it makes me look younger than my 3 score and a couple!) its nearly 3:00 am here so better get to bed! ~ Regards Bob

Canon DSLR Challenge		10-Oct-2006 16:53
Is this the third and final image! LOL! First I saw color, then b/w and now some interesting processing - all very nice Bob! CJ

Vikas Malhotra		10-Oct-2006 16:46
Excellent portrait Bob and terrific PP. Really makes the SP stand out. Cheers, Vikas.

Guest		10-Oct-2006 16:18
Well done Melbob. Tux and all. The PP really seems to work here.