dandem 1 Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks for viewing. comments and rating are much appreciated. Please view large. Thanks. Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted January 11, 2017 Lawrence, Wonderful creative image with great processing & perfect title. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted January 11, 2017 This image fortuitously trades on some ambiguity. One interpretation is that the man's best friend is the bog (a common interpretation of such relationships). Another is that the man feels (perhaps temporarily) that you are his best friend by virtue of shooting this photograph. In any case, the dog's playful nature is clearly expressed here. The image goes beyond its title, though. It actually documents at least some of the man's circumstances and lifestyle. Given the color of the house, I am guessing that you shot this somewhere in the Caribbean, where economic class distinctions can be extreme. My best always,michael Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted January 11, 2017 The painterly quality of the image (which I think could be due to HDR processing) does not detract from the reality or the story as so often can happen when the same type of processing is applied to the likes of landscapes. The scene keeps it real and the body language of man and dog help to tell the story.Well done Lawrence! Alf Link to comment
GerrySiegel 868 Posted January 12, 2017 An interesting couple. Makes me want to visually tour the detailed surrounds and environment, as well as the smart dog, and get to know it all better. I do not think -in this case -that the HDR processing aids much that visually journey. A matter of personal opinion of which I only got one and offer it for what it is worth..I wish you well, gs Link to comment
dandem 1 Posted January 12, 2017 Thank you so much, Mike, Alf and Gerry. Your input is most valuable. This was taken in a township in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. This guy was so happy to have his pic taken. The dog came out of nowhere at the most perfect time. I dont do any HDR work at all. Straight HDR is noticeably different to this. There are a few steps i take to get it to look like this. I call it "painting with colour". The colours are individually enhanced, then its toned with a paint brush, black, at around 20%, and in this instant, I added a mild soft focus. Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted January 12, 2017 Many Thanks for the explanation regarding the processing. It is an interesting technique you have described this "Light Painting" I knew another PN member who used a very similar technique which could prove to be very effective. Her name was Jannica Svard, but sadly she is no longer a member. Best Regards Alf Link to comment
dandem 1 Posted January 12, 2017 Thank you so much Alf. I appreciate this message very much. Its a great technique, but, sometimes it doesnt come out as expected. Im really enjoying it though.I would love to have seen her work...pity.Thanks again, Regards, Lawrence Link to comment
GerrySiegel 868 Posted January 12, 2017 I am trying to visualize " toned with a paint brush" Lawrence. Can you amplify for we of the less tactile types..thanks. Link to comment
dandem 1 Posted January 13, 2017 Hi Gerry....I use a black paint brush at about 20% to paint in various areas to enhance the contrast and deepen the strength of the colours. Its done ramdomly. Hope this helps. Regards, Lawrence Link to comment
GailAnthonyHarmer 6 Posted January 14, 2017 so lovely to see you here again Lawrence. Excellent submission with of course your signature style :) Link to comment
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