I really like this shot. It's simple, honest and unpretentious. There's that little bit of intrigue there too, I want to know what's going to happen after the fire is going! Is he going to sit there sipping a drink next to the fire, is he going to don the cap and dance a merry jig? Thank you for engrossing me like that LumbermanSVO. I hope all is going well for you with your simplifying of your life.
I just skimmed the tutorial at that link. His approach is a bit different from what I would recommend. It looks as though he's using the luminosity mask on a curves adjustment layer, but you'll get better results if you use it on a Smart Object that is a raw file processed for the highlights, with a second raw file beneath it that is processed for the shadows. That way you'll be pulling more out of your raw data. Just my $0.02.
Have to say I think the shot looks better when you roll over and therefore without the luma masks!
The roads get waterlogged, in my neighbourhood, after so much rain...
I don't have a telephoto lens, so I shot this from about 12 inches away... this Squirrel had no fear!
Someone raided a pumpkin! Nice shot from 12 inches away.
I don't know a single thing about portraiture or film photography, so can't comment there, but, it is good to see your girlfriend smile! Who couldn't like that!
Yes. Yes, that tree is complete. Hmm. I think the photographer may have enjoyed one or two, maybe three or four egg nog treats as it was going up.
A little blurry but the Christmas spirit shines through. Good one.
BJ
It's CHRISTMAS BOKEH!!!I like this photo, the blur and the light is what makes it interesting.
Acearchie, I have! However I have chosen to do this photo...Have you checked out the weekly photo contest? This would fit in nicely with the theme!
Barry, it's Hot Chocolate for me not Egg Nog!
It's CHRISTMAS BOKEH!!!
Acearchie, I have! However I have chosen to do this photo...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/afcphoto/8249605896/ AllenCisneros, on Flickr
That is very nice, Barry! I like it.