Is this over sharpened?

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  • 04-14-2012, 09:28 PM
    shootme
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    Is this over sharpened?
    Just wondering if this has been over sharpened?. Any other critique appreciated. Photo taken at a market place where there were some buskers. He was reciting poetry. I used the on camera flash.


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  • 04-14-2012, 09:45 PM
    hminx
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    The sharpening adds to this and gives it more oomph, couple of hot spots on the cheek and nose, but a truly wonderful shot shootme...:thumbsup:

    Enjoying your time in Aussie ?
  • 04-14-2012, 11:25 PM
    shootme
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Hi Pete, thanks much appreciate your comments. Yep having a blast here but boy after 25 years has it changed a lot...
  • 04-15-2012, 08:21 AM
    jetrim
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Sharpening looks good on this shootme! Great illustrative portrait.
  • 04-15-2012, 12:06 PM
    naznomore_92
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Very good shot. The sharpening truely adds character. Great job.
  • 04-15-2012, 12:47 PM
    Frog
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Whether it is over sharpened or not depends on what you want.
    For me, I prefer a more natural look but this does bring an emphasis to the character.
  • 04-15-2012, 01:06 PM
    armando_m
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Really nice portrait, the very detailed image is really interesting
    Well done
  • 04-15-2012, 01:48 PM
    Don Schaeffer
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    I agree. The sharpening looks great.
  • 04-15-2012, 03:39 PM
    shootme
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Thank you all so much for your comments, gives me more confidence now to process and post a couple of others. The gentleman was a busker roaming the country to festivals or Sunday markets, reciting poetry. I asked if I could take his photo made a contribution to his kitty and gave him my card should he want some photos which he appreciated as he has a festival in a couple of weeks where they might want a picture for their web site. I said just have the people contact me and I'd be happy to provide some shots.

    Again thanks Jetrim, Frog, Armando, Don and naznomore_92 for your comments.
  • 04-16-2012, 08:16 PM
    ishot3bucks
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    I think it looks great...looks like a cover for an album?
  • 04-16-2012, 08:24 PM
    shootme
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ishot3bucks View Post
    I think it looks great...looks like a cover for an album?

    Thanks much appreciated.
  • 04-26-2012, 12:06 AM
    shootme
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SandraJShaw0 View Post
    hmmmm i don't know what to say, i love the photo but i think its too sharp but the sharpness still complements on the color.

    Thanks for the feedback, I'm with you on this, thinking yes, but it seems to work. I didn't sharpen as much with my second image.
  • 04-26-2012, 09:02 AM
    mattb
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    I like it too. What a character!
    The hot spots mentioned do not seem to detract significantly.
  • 04-26-2012, 06:42 PM
    shootme
    Re: Is this over sharpened?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattb View Post
    I like it too. What a character!
    The hot spots mentioned do not seem to detract significantly.

    Thanks Matt, I actually made them a tad hot on purpose, but I don't think I over did it as you suggest too.