Forum: Photography


Subject: Hands.

Aldoron opened this issue on Jan 18, 2002 ยท 11 posts


Aldoron posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:24 PM

I hacve been having a very hard time with this. Here is a picture of my wife's hand. I added plenty of contrast that is why it looks so ragged. ANYTHING you can do to help me would be appreciated!

Aldoron posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:25 PM

Woops sorry about the size.


scenterotic posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:33 PM

well just my tought, but I need to see the original pic to say it. This doesn't need contrast but some sharp maybe and some adjustment in levels. :) A.


JordyArt posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:37 PM

Hmmm....hard to say. It's NEARLY there but I don't know how to improve it (Technically speaking). You gonna play some more or can she go get it stitched back on now?!? (",) (btw, I really do like the way it disappears)


Aldoron posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:39 PM

ARGHH!! I know. Nearly there but there is something wrong or missing. I am stuck.


Aldoron posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:40 PM

I guess I could call this "Thing". LOL


scenterotic posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:44 PM

uhmm ... do u have the digital original ? :-) let's have a look at that ...


Aldoron posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 12:47 PM

No I don't have it sorry.


PunkClown posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 4:51 PM

I think (just my opinion) that the pic of the hand seems technically quite good...but it is (and I know this may sound silly) too disembodied (no pun intended)...too perfect and removed from any context...does that make any sense? Good luck with the experimentation, there's still almost half the month left!


bsteph2069 posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 5:13 PM

I didn't think the contrast was too high. she seems to have young looking hands. the ring seems to fit so it's not distracting. Have you played with the posing of the hands. I see nothing wrong with the background. Or lack thereof. Um for something different try different lighting. Highlight the knuckles only ( If possible )ect. Bsteph


Slynky posted Fri, 18 January 2002 at 9:07 PM

i dunno, i liked the "Thing" effect, lol. Brought back memories of the old series (new one blew, ick). Me thinks the pose is ok as well. If you were to reshoot, I'd say the pose is fine, but if I had utter beyond total control, I'd set up a light (could be a simple lamp) in a spot so that the finger nails catch the light's reflection. Just my thought -putz thought in pocket maybe for later- I just had a cool idea me thinks. I'm gonna work on something tomorrow for the contest, and it's gonna be some scanography, lol. Bringing the Wacom over to the woman's house, so we'll see what I come up with I guess... best of luck to all.