Does this work?

[Steve Kaluski]

OK guys, I would like some feedback on this, good or bad, but I will qualify that by 'constructive' :D

FYI I have converted to B/W as the tones within the image I found in colour a little too much. I have my own thoughts, however I do not wish to pre-empt you, or suggest things.

Thanks
Steve

MKIII 500f/4 1/1600 f/5.6 ISO400 (HH FF)

[Ken Watkins]

Steve,

To my mind the answer is no, there is too little shades of grey.

[Fabs Forns]

The action is terrific. For my taste, the mixed light is a big minus. IF you have the patience to dodge and burn for a more even tonality risking loosing a lot of time, I'd give it a try.

[Charles Glatzer]

Steve,

It works for me. I like the inter-play of light with detail being available throughout the highlight to shadow range. Sometimes Visual Impact overrides technical perfection.

Best,

Chas

[Alfred Forns]

Steve In B&W as presented would work best because of the mixed light !! With the conversion you can alter the mood and come up with a pleasing image.

As presented I like the end results and works for me !!

[Sid Garige]

I like it too. Mixed light is very interesting.

[Todd Frost]

Works here also. Plenty of detail in all tonal ranges. Different and I like it. TFS
Todd

[Harshad Barve]

I am with Fabs here
TFS

[Roger Clark]

Steve,
I like the fur detail, but the background is distracting. I would blur the background and I think that would add impact in my opinion. I like the contrast as presented.

Roger

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks folks for taking the time.

For me, Roger has picked up on what I thought.

Overall I feel it doesn't work for the following reasons, however I might tweak it more later:
- The BG is too busy and distracting and not diffused enough for the head to stand out
- It too contrasty
- It's just a little bit of a mess

Here is the colour version for those who might be wondering ;) I think both are in the 'perhaps' pile!

cheers
Steve

[Ken Watkins]

;) I think both are in the 'perhaps' pile!

cheers
Steve


I could not disagree with that.

[Steve Kaluski]

I could not disagree with that.

Straight talking hey Ken?