This week’s challenge is Low-Key images, for the Imagecraft Bootcamp hosted by Mitch Zeissler at Exploratorius and this site.
Last week I practiced High-Key and enjoyed it. High key sounded easier, for I have experimented with it for a while, just because I like dramatic photos. But I haven’t yet dared to go all the way to darkness, as I did today…
First, I worked on the original image, shot with my Olympus E-M10 (mirrorless).
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
The first step was to go to Lightroom and make some adjustments before converting it to B&W and I got this image.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Next I made these adjustments in the tone curve:
Highlights: -19
Lights: -100
Darks: -65
Shadows: -100
I wasn’t happy with it yet. But after looking at Lisa’s post at Gray Days and Coffee’s and at her stunning entry, I dared to use the adjustment brush to increase exposure and lighten up the amazing eyes of this kid; because this what I most love about this image. And here it is:
This is beautiful!!! 😮
Thank you, Becky! 😀
This is REMARKABLE. The original image is great, but I love what you’ve done. (and pssst I use that adjustment brush all the time 🙂 )
Thank you, Lisa.
I’ll keep quiet! 😉 I truly loved your hint! I’m still learning to use LR!
me too. I ask my daughter lots of questions!
Then I’ll start asking you! Lol
The blind leading the blind!!
haha it has always worked and we will get somewhere, eventually!
What a difference the lighting creates! This was truly amazing, Lucile! ❤
Thank you, Colleen. I truly enjoyed this technique.
This little girl’s eyes and smile have enchanted me! Your editing is marvelous and I enjoyed both the color and monochrome versions….
Isn’t she adorable? She’s the sweetest girl ever. Thank you for enjoying my shooting experiences.
Love your work, Lucile!
I love that you love it! Thanks.
I would never have believed this was the same image, Lucile, but what an adorable little face. 🙂 Love your processing on this one.
It is an amazing technique, Jo. I will take other portraits to apply the same and see what I can get. Thanks a lot for your comment. And have a beautiful Friday and weekend.
Thanks Lucile. You too! 🙂
Thank you! Xxx
Lucile, well done–you given the young girl a vibrant frontispiece for every viewer to enjoy.
Thanks much, Sally. Learning these techniques makes me realize the good use of post processing, as opposed to producing fake images.
The first image is fantastic but the second image is art. The way the eyes ‘pop’ in the second is just magnificent. An impressive piece of photography and post processing.
Heartfelt thanks! I’m humbled by your words. Thanks, Lisa.
PS. I was thrilled to see ‘Likes’ turned back on for this post. You know I love to ‘like’ you
Pssst….this was an experiment! Lol
After so many requests from my beloved bloggers, including you, I’m considering to use it when I post photography. It makes sense.
Let’s see how it develops. I’ll not mention anything….
😉👍❤️
I love this gorgeous face Lucile!
I adore this girl too!! Happy you like it.
Oh my, Lucile! That adorable face, those gorgeous eyes! Beautifully done.
What a huge difference! I love the light in her eyes in the last one!
Thank you, Terri. You should give a try with this technique. It is so interesting.
After my photography fail with the lunar eclipse last night, I asked my hubby for a new digital camera for my birthday–with a good lens and ease of upload. If you know of any good deals or brands, let me know! Then I could try some of these cool techniques!
Can you believe that I totally forgot it and went to bed earlier?
It’s very difficult to photograph the moon, so don’t despair. One needs really good zoom lenses.
But it’s a great idea to get a new camera. I’ll send info inbox to you!
Xxx
Impressive! I love the end result so much! Well done and thank you for sharing the tips 🙂
Thanks Indah. Appreciate your visit.
Really lovely shot. It appears that my WP unfollowed you which explains why I haven’t seen your posts. I thought you weren’t posting much. Good grief and heavens above, how disastrous.
Heavens above! It’s a conspiracy agents the queens! Lol xxx
Quite possibly. We shall launch an investigative commissioning. X
Let’s do it! Unacceptable.