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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/26/2006
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Hey Sugar! LOL! No, not in the darkroom. I've got family visiting me this week and then we're driving to CA for my Dad's 80th birthday today. Compressed time and "busy-ness" that has nothing to do with photography (but I will be taking pictures, of course). Be back on Monday or Tuesday. Miss me.  ) Big hugs. ~Rocky
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 8/26/2006
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Hey Sweetie, where ya hiding? Come out, come out where ever you are :) Must be in the PS darkroom of the century....or you're out lassooing (is that a word) some more excellent pictures. Happy Saturday to you, Hugs...:)
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/23/2006
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Thanks very much, Paul. I made the framing a PS Action, so now, basically, it's just one click to add it. I really appreciate your comments. Thanks taking a look at my work. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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The Pilgrim
{K:65052} 8/23/2006
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Very very lovely portrait! I really like the dramatic lighting and how you used it to sculp
the subjects face! I really like the framing as well!
Excellent work!
Paul E Brumit
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/23/2006
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Thanks again, Mohsen for the kind comments on my work. It's so nice to meet such wonderful artists here. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Mohsen Bayramnejad
{K:21377} 8/23/2006
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I also love this composition..both of this works are really fantastic, but so different by each other..Very well done!
and also really great title you choose for this work!
and, I like your presentation, too.
7++
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/23/2006
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Gracias mucho, Gustavo por el elogio bueno. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 8/23/2006
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Muy buen retrato.
Felicitaciones!
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 8/23/2006
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Thank you for your very detailed explanation dear...I really appreciate it. I came back and added this to my favorites. :) I've got a Tips from Rocky sheet going...LOL..thank you and big hugs :)
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/23/2006
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Hey Sweetie! Thank you so much for the feedback and compliments. The "look" involves a little complexity of steps but in reality, it's really simple.
Start with a color portrait. Duplicate the background layer. Change the blending to "Hardlight." Run the "High Pass" filter on this layer (for finer detail keep the setting low). Add a Dodge & Burn layer to selectively lighten or darken certain areas. And finally, convert the image to B&W using your favorite method. I prefer to use the Gradient Map Adjustment layer which gives me some added control over where the gradients will break. That's the essence of it.
Big hugs back at ya! ~ Ol' Hawkeye. :)
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 8/23/2006
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I love it!! It has such a classic look to it, the tones and light are absolutely wonderful my dear. His skin tones almost have a waxy appearance, interesting and very very good, for me anyway. I'd like to know how you achieve that look. I like the expression you captured, so glad you didn't throw this away..the whole image and package have a very professional look. Excellent portrait work Ol' Hawkeye. I like the way you composed it, the blacks surrounding him are wonderful...it's perfect for me, the framing is awesome, great great work Rocky. Hugs!!! :)
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