New angle..

Tco · #1 (**permalink**) 23-03-2008, 10:53 PM

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I did a shot a while ago where i tried to simulate a street urchin look from the 20s/30s.

Now I have added some colour and worked with a mesh adaption from my 3d application and merged it with the original pic. I think I may have gone too far this time. Its meant to look dated and kind of painted-but-not-quite-look to it.

I have stared at this image for so long I can no longer see the wood for the trees.

Any ideas of crits warmly taken guys.

Many thanks
Tco

Eos1nrs · #2 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 08:55 AM

Good to see you back dude. cant keep a good guy down..your deep and emotional portraits always a pleasure to view.

lisa1970 · #3 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 10:03 AM

most of it looks fine to me but if you're going for a dated look, the eyes are maybe a bit bright and glassy if that makes sense. they look beautiful but new.

**Photo Phil** · #4 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 12:18 PM

Hi Andy,
I think for the dated look it looks too clean and sharp. The colours need to be knocked back in the saturation to around -30/40 and a small amount of blur filter needs to be added to take away the crispness. I would also add a white overlay, knocked back to around 5%, reduced even further with the aid of the eraser tool at around 20% in patches to help with the ageing feel.

Tco · #5 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Cheers for comments guys. Good edit Phil, i like it mate. Had very wide opinions on this one from other sources.
Big man snogs to y'all.

whatt · #6 (**permalink**) 25-03-2008, 01:44 AM

Hi Andy ... My hubby and just love to look at his sweet little face .. his face has almost a doll like quality to it .. .. Really a cute little fellow .. Thanks for sharing ..
Cheers
Else

Tco · #7 (**permalink**) 25-03-2008, 06:16 AM

Thanks Else. You never say that about my self portraits!!!

Tawny · #8 (**permalink**) 25-03-2008, 10:42 PM

I just have to keep looking at it..its amazing! i love everything about it.

philippa · #9 (**permalink**) 25-03-2008, 11:31 PM

i agree, the eyes give it a "new" look, but i don't think it matters. i really like the dark tones and black bg sets him off very well. nice work, Andy.
philippa

whatt · #10 (**permalink**) 26-03-2008, 04:40 AM

Hi Andy .. now where is that self portrait so I can make a few comments???? .. Never know what I will say .. lol ..
Cheers
Else