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Made this image of my daughter a week ago (those who don't like pictures of kids, go on to the next post, or check out my other images just posted). 100-400L IS handheld at 100mm, 1/250 @ f5.6, ISO400, overcast, got about 1/2 second to take this shot while she sat on the fence before moving on.



Converted to B&W in PhotoShop, using an action I'd downloaded previously (forget exactly where), then used a Duotone preset for this look. The print looks really beautiful, matted with gallery white in a black frame in my office.

What do you think?
  • Mohit
 
Mohit said:
Made this image of my daughter a week ago (those who don't like
pictures of kids, go on to the next post, or check out my other
images just posted). 100-400L IS handheld at 100mm, 1/250 @ f5.6,
ISO400, overcast, got about 1/2 second to take this shot while she
sat on the fence before moving on.



Converted to B&W in PhotoShop, using an action I'd downloaded
previously (forget exactly where), then used a Duotone preset for
this look. The print looks really beautiful, matted with gallery
white in a black frame in my office.

What do you think?
  • Mohit
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Not only is it a beautiful picture.....
I've watched your daughter grow ( on the net, of course). She looks beautiful.

Keep posting. I love your images.
 
Really a beautiful kid. I hope i have a child that cute some day. Haha, that sounds like i'm saying I have ugly children. I dont have any children =) too young for that!
 
Mohit

Your daughter looks terrific and so does the image on my monitor. Do you recollect where you got the action from - is it possible to email it to me.

suresh
Mohit said:
Made this image of my daughter a week ago (those who don't like
pictures of kids, go on to the next post, or check out my other
images just posted). 100-400L IS handheld at 100mm, 1/250 @ f5.6,
ISO400, overcast, got about 1/2 second to take this shot while she
sat on the fence before moving on.



Converted to B&W in PhotoShop, using an action I'd downloaded
previously (forget exactly where), then used a Duotone preset for
this look. The print looks really beautiful, matted with gallery
white in a black frame in my office.

What do you think?
  • Mohit
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Beautiful. Take more pics before they outgrow your DSLR gears.
Mohit said:
Made this image of my daughter a week ago (those who don't like
pictures of kids, go on to the next post, or check out my other
images just posted). 100-400L IS handheld at 100mm, 1/250 @ f5.6,
ISO400, overcast, got about 1/2 second to take this shot while she
sat on the fence before moving on.



Converted to B&W in PhotoShop, using an action I'd downloaded
previously (forget exactly where), then used a Duotone preset for
this look. The print looks really beautiful, matted with gallery
white in a black frame in my office.

What do you think?
  • Mohit
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Anthony,

Likewise, with the pictures of your daughter. It's a great feeling to capture those once-in-a-lifetime images of your kids ... I figure if I get a really good shot every 3-6 months or so, I'm happy. This one will be representitive of her at a year-and-a-half old.

Those few images make all the expenses of this hobby worthwhile :)

Thanks for your comments,
  • Mohit
Anthony said:
Not only is it a beautiful picture.....
I've watched your daughter grow ( on the net, of course). She looks
beautiful.

Keep posting. I love your images.
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Suresh,

I came across a "TriX" PhotoShop action somewhere on the net, perhaps on DPReview itself - someone had made it available as a free download, but I can't recall who (if you're reading this, please post here!). As the name implies, it simulates the look of TriX film (which I've never used) - I like the contrast this action delivered. I'll upload it to my site and post a link for download when I get home tonight; I don't think the original author would mind, since it was freely distributed.

I also have Fred Miranda's B&W actions which work well - the Red Filter and Yellow Filter ones did well with this image. Also use Digidaan's channel mixer settings - Orange Filter typically works well for me.

There are lots of choices for converting to B&W in PhotoShop, and some really stunning output can be achieved.

I converted to Duotone, using the Cool Gray 9 bl 4 preset in Gray-Black Duotones of PhotoShop 6. The print looks beautiful!

HTH,
Mohit
sureshmysore said:
Your daughter looks terrific and so does the image on my monitor.
Do you recollect where you got the action from - is it possible to
email it to me.
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Paul,

Thanks very much for the comments. You noticed all the things I like about this image - great eye! Her foot pointing up really added a nice touch. It was a very lucky grab shot as I mentioned - she sat down for all off 1/2 second or so; it helps to have the camera trained on her and ready at all times :)
  • Mohit
Paul Andre said:
Beautiful photo! Nice lines and diagonals which create a nice
graphic feel for an interesting portrait. Your baby's foot pointing
up is an added "kicker" to the photo. Exellent job!
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Great protrait, the setting ideal for the small (and very cute little girl). Nice expression and small but there catchlights.

I like it.--GSmithCreate an image today that will make someone's day today.
 
Found the TriX action; it's at http://www.uidaho.edu/~grie2362/Trix/tri-x.zip

Was originally posted in the Retouching (and other forums) here:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=2184351

Works really well, try it out!
Mohit said:
I came across a "TriX" PhotoShop action somewhere on the net,
perhaps on DPReview itself - someone had made it available as a
free download, but I can't recall who (if you're reading this,
please post here!). As the name implies, it simulates the look of
TriX film (which I've never used) - I like the contrast this action
delivered. I'll upload it to my site and post a link for download
when I get home tonight; I don't think the original author would
mind, since it was freely distributed.
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Mohit

Thank you very much for the info and the action.

suresh
Mohit said:
I came across a "TriX" PhotoShop action somewhere on the net,
perhaps on DPReview itself - someone had made it available as a
free download, but I can't recall who (if you're reading this,
please post here!). As the name implies, it simulates the look of
TriX film (which I've never used) - I like the contrast this action
delivered. I'll upload it to my site and post a link for download
when I get home tonight; I don't think the original author would
mind, since it was freely distributed.

I also have Fred Miranda's B&W actions which work well - the Red
Filter and Yellow Filter ones did well with this image. Also use
Digidaan's channel mixer settings - Orange Filter typically works
well for me.

There are lots of choices for converting to B&W in PhotoShop, and
some really stunning output can be achieved.

I converted to Duotone, using the Cool Gray 9 bl 4 preset in
Gray-Black Duotones of PhotoShop 6. The print looks beautiful!

HTH,
Mohit
Mohit said:
Your daughter looks terrific and so does the image on my monitor.
Do you recollect where you got the action from - is it possible to
email it to me.
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Your daughter is a d o r a b l e !!

WARNING - They grow up quick.

billtoo
Mohit said:
Made this image of my daughter a week ago (those who don't like
pictures of kids, go on to the next post, or check out my other
images just posted). 100-400L IS handheld at 100mm, 1/250 @ f5.6,
ISO400, overcast, got about 1/2 second to take this shot while she
sat on the fence before moving on.



Converted to B&W in PhotoShop, using an action I'd downloaded
previously (forget exactly where), then used a Duotone preset for
this look. The print looks really beautiful, matted with gallery
white in a black frame in my office.

What do you think?
  • Mohit
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-- http://www.pbase.com/billtoo
 
Bill,

Thanks very much for your nice comment; naturally, I think so too! Makes me want to keep taking pictures in the hope of catching a moment like this one, and continue learning and improving so the really good shots happen more often.
  • Mohit
Bill too26877 said:
Your daughter is a d o r a b l e !!

WARNING - They grow up quick.
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