Hi Paul ... You'll note I only addressed the quality of the image, not the subject, not the composition ... Boris is capable of far better work, that's why I asked what he did and why. Perhaps if we could see the original, and understand what he was trying to do, the results would have some context, and be better understood by those viewing the photograph and trying to give a meaningful response. Sure, my words are strong and direct - Boris asked that we "be brutal" <LOL> My words reflected my honest feelings.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 5/29/2005 3:34:37 PM > Subject: Re: PAW: An Old Man > > I think you should open up and tell us what you really think, Shel :-). > Seriously, it doesn't look that bad on my monitor. A little too > contrasty and a little too brightwith some burned out highlights and > somewhat pasty skin. But I like the composition and framing. The pose > is attractive as well. > Paul > On May 29, 2005, at 2:15 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Hello Boris ... this is a terrible, awful, poor quality image. What > > the > > hell did you do to it? > > > > Eyes are too dark for the rest of the face, no detail in the hat, lots > > of > > artifacts throughout the pic, lack of smooth tonal transitions, detail > > is > > muddy and poor. What editing did you do, and why? What does the > > original > > look like ... that would be helpful. > > > > This has got to be the worst quality photo I've ever seen from you. > > > > Shel > > > > > >> [Original Message] > >> From: Boris Liberman > >> > >> http://webaperture.com/gallery/photos/49886 > >> > >> Two questions: > >> > >> 1. I've been doing some editing here... Do you think it wasn't > >> overdone? > >> 2. Is it a worthy street portrait? How can I improve? > >> > >> As usual, be brutal but/and honest... > > > >
