Hi, I've looked at this several times, and I'm of mixed feelings about it. It's not that I so much dislike the blurred image, for sometimes such photos can be interesting and provocative - although this particular one leaves me on the fence. Perhaps for me the biggest issue is the lack of a background, even something as subtle and as light as the floor in the lower right of the pic. The photo feels somewhat incomplete - lacking something, but, unfortunately I can't define it any better.
Funny thing that you mentioned doing a B&W conversion in the RAW converter. Earlier today I did just that. I wasn't pleased with the results, but the concept is appealing and the technique I used is somewhat similar to the double hue/sat technique. Not sure if the photo didn't lend itself well to conversion or if the technique needs to be refined or is inadequate. More exploration and experimentation is necessary. Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > In SF yesterday, at a gallery, I couldn't help but notice this > gentleman sitting reviewing the gallery notes. I thought I'd try a > different take on photographing him. With my respects to the > theraultian amongst us... > > http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/43.htm > > Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. > > One of the interesting things about this photo is that I'm > experimenting with a new technique to rendering in B&W at the RAW > conversion level. It looks promising, so far, but I'm not yet done > with working it out.
