Hi Frank, Both the background and the color can be changed to suit your every desire <LOL>
First, allow me to say that, overall, I agree with your assessment, although I don't find the background as objectionable as you and some others seem to. I don't care for it too much, either ;-)) I've already softened the background using the Lens Blur filter in PS CS. Not sure that I care for what I did, but it was the first time trying the filter. Moving to B&W should be simple enough, although I don't think it'll help this pic very much. Still, there's a new to me technique that I want to try, so this may be as good an image to practice on as any. I also want to try a tighter crop, concentrate on her face and hads, see what comes of it. Being able to make adjustments, and even manipulate, images in PS has been a fine learning tool. Thanks for your candor. I'd have been very disappointed had you liked it without reservation. Shel > [Original Message] > From: frank theriault > > http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/wiw.html > I find the background rather distracting, especially that bottle of > water near her shoulder, and the bright table-top. > > I think it might have worked if the dof were a bit narrower, to > isolate her a bit more from the background. > > I also find the colours distracting - here's one screaming for b&w, IMHO. > > Too bad, because the subject herself is interesting, especially > covered in that white shroud, sitting in the wheelchair, with that > look on her face (can't decide what the look is, but it's > interesting). I also really like the one hand visible, holding the > cloth around her neck - that's a really strong element, IMHO. > > A lot going for it, but the distracting elements really hold it back, IMHO.
