Today’s post is the last in my discussion of street photography. It comes from Dickens on the Strand and to me demonstrates the last element that I think is needs to produce good street photography—expression. In this photo, I believe the expression makes the viewer want to understand what she is thinking about.
The simple background sets her off and allows the viewer to concentrate on her expression.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 shot at 200mm, ISO 200, f/2.8 and 1/500th of a second.
Post Processing:
Lightroom 3—Adjusted white balance, added mid tone contrast and saturation of various colors.
Photoshop CS5—used spot healing to clean-up various spots, softened her skin slightly and then did some dodging and burning.
Very pretty portrait. Love the soft look she has on her face.
ReplyDeleteAnne
She seems sad. I want to know why.
ReplyDeleteSya
I do think that this photo says a lot about the need for a good or at least different expression on the subject's face. It does make you wonder about the context of the scene.
ReplyDeleteAbel
I agree with the others comments. You do want to know more about what is causing her to look that way.
ReplyDeleteMel
Very nice portrait however I would like to see her reacting with the camera more. By her looking away, she seem disconnected with the viewer.
ReplyDeleteTelly
I like this photo but it makes me want more even though I do not know what that more is.
ReplyDeleteBettie