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Two Souls Last Winter

Charlotte Thompson

Charlotte Thompson

Well-known member
Some of my first candids-I started out with a Sony cyber-shot didnt know much about ps either
but I knew what I wanted to show- love- strength and beauty-


FatHeadandAngel-1.jpg



LouisandClaudia.jpg
 
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Andy brown

Well-known member
Charlotte, well done.
Beautiful images.
I feel like saying lots and using a few superlatives but I should shut up, the photos speak volumes.

To use the photographer's parlance of the ages.."Lovely"
 
Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
FatHeadandAngel-1.jpg


Hi Charlotte,

Let's consider the first image as it has the most impact. I find the relationship real and tender. The looks on their faces are so endearing.

  • If you have Photoshop CS2 or higher, consider use highlight/ shadow tool to lighten his head a micro-tad with a local selection including her too. Or else use the dodge tool, but what you stroke is accumulative. Use only 1-2% and a large brush with a feathered edge. If you have a problem with that, do the latter with the levels or better a curve.
  • The next point, if you'll allow is so important. It concerns the second image; it looks more staged, downgrading believability of both. Now what we do perceive, in the first image, a sincere and tender moment. It involves much trust. We don't want that undermined in anyway.
  • A third point; composition. She is such a little tot compared to the other soul! Consider allowing us to see more of here and a little more black space on the left. She should end up stronger.
Thanks for sharing!

Asher
 
Charlotte Thompson

Charlotte Thompson

Well-known member
Andy

thank you- these first shots are so very special for me
it's when I just began - thank you!

Charlotte-

Asher

both shots are real- nothing planned-
and
while I have learned so much in OPF
like I told Andy
these shots were part of my birthing
and to change them I can't do-
I just couldn't- thank you so very much- as always-

Charlotte-
 
Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
charlotte thompson said:
Andy

thank you- these first shots are so very special for me
it's when I just began - thank you!

Charlotte-

Asher

both shots are real- nothing planned-
and
while I have learned so much in OPF
like I told Andy
these shots were part of my birthing
and to change them I can't do-
I just couldn't- thank you so very much- as always-

Charlotte-
Click to expand...

So these are historical and not for working on? If that's so, they are indeed special. Just say "no edits planned" for sentiment only! In Riskit!, otherwise, these are your projects than can be and should be worked on! :)
 
Charlotte Thompson

Charlotte Thompson

Well-known member
Asher

crit is knowing something you didnt know before-
when you said this and That- which always is so appreciated for me- I just looked at the shots and said no
thank you my good friend! always-

Charlotte-
 
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