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    So I began shooting some humans - a very different subject to view through my lens I must say :)

    It began with friends' maternity the other day (http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=48882), and now it has progressed to clicking some shots at a colleague's daughter's wedding yesterday.

    Naturally I would also try to bring my sometimes out-of-whack processing ideas onto the scene. I shot this as 3 exposures and created an HDR in Photomatix, and then proceeded to do extensive processing in Photoshop, amongst others punching details back from the original zero-exposure with masking and blending with a B&W conversion to enhance the subject details.

    I like the composition here with the 'new road' leading into their future and them ready to embark on it.

    Any suggestions and/or critique most welcome.

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    Canon 1000D with 18-55mm IS
    f22 @ ISO-200
    tripod mounted
    Auto-exposure bracketing (3 shots)
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    Do you know Morkelbhai what I liked most in image , The BIKE :D:):p;):cool: , What a machine this is
    Just kidding , Lovely couple and one beatiful image , God bless them
    TFS
    Last edited by Harshad Barve; 11-15-2009 at 08:39 AM.

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    It's a beautiful image of the couple but Harshad's right...darn...what a great looking bike!

    Seriously...you're doing some excellent work, Morkel. People are going to start knocking down your door for portraits if you're not careful!

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    This is a beautiful image Morkel, lovely couple, I like your new style of photography, and the HDRI is a sweet touch...comgrats...give us more...:):cool:

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    Great image of a beautiful couple!!

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    That is a dandy shot Morkel - definitely unique an beautiful. Makes me long for my Harley Road King that I just sold a few weeks ago. Darn, maybe I made a mistake.

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    Sweet image Morkel !!! Love the set up and processing About all I can think to do is a bit more fill flash !!!

    Been staring at it for a while and looks good from any angle, Big Time Congrats !!!!

    ... Danny ... I know how hard it is to sell a Road King :)

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    thanks so much for the great feedback guys and gals! :):)

    Alfred - next on my wishlist is a decent flash, got to make due with the pop-up at this stage...:(
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    Wonderful image of a lovely couple and bike! Great job in PP. I find humans to be the hardest subjects. They are the ones who actually pay for images however!

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    Hey Morkel,
    Very cool and unique!....Al nailed it with a bit of extra fill...but still VWD! I may have to break down and get my Harley for my mid life crisis....although a convertible Z06 Corvetter has a bit more appeal after 2 accidents on a bike....alas college tuition will definitely put a damper on that!

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    thanks Ed - that's the truth!
    Roman - go for the Corvette, especially after the accidents ;), but yeah that tuition isn't cheap anymore (was it ever?)
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    This is a beauty and the caption is perfect. Superb composition Morkel !!!!!

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    thanks Judy...
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