Technical Specifications - Camera Nikon Z 6 lll, Lens Nikon Z 85 mm f/1.8, Aperture f/1.8, Shutter speed 1/100, Focal length 85 mm, Exposure compensation -0.7.
Accompanied by my wife, I recently visited Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The image was made while travelling in a ferry. While most of the passengers got down at some islands on the way, my attention was drawn towards a father and son enjoying nap. To me it was interesting to capture this moment of high emotional impact in the little natural light that was coming in through the round glass windows.
I made a few shots by changing camera settings and later one of these was converted into black and white. I also tried to minimize the impact of light that was coming in through windows. Down loaded the image and processed in photoshop.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 7 comments posted
Leslie Larson
The black and white version works much better. The contrasts and shapes are far more interesting. If possible, you could delete the head in the foreground? Really like the B&W, not so much the color one. Posted: 02/11/2025 15:57:39
Leslie Larson
Interesting that your original color version is now the one not featured. Your B&W is very well done. Posted: 02/16/2025 11:29:53
Karen Leonard
Hi Leslie, That was my fault. I am still learning the software. Posted: 02/21/2025 14:24:59
Ardeth Carlson
I think evokes a feeling of tenderness. I do prefer the B&W, and I especially like the lighting on the child's face. I agree that if possible, it would be good to crop out as much of the head of the man in the foreground as possible. Posted: 02/18/2025 18:18:59
Karen Leonard
The B&W has more detail. Usually I prefer color, but this works. The head in the foreground does not bother, especially because he is also sleeping. It works with the composition. Nice. Posted: 02/21/2025 14:24:22
John Larson
This is a good human interest story. At first I thought this was about a man falling asleep next to a bunch of dryers in a laundromat. I think if you crop out the man on the right you have a winning image or at least an acceptance. Posted: 02/23/2025 15:27:10
Jenny Shields
The black and white photo is very powerful. Posted: 02/23/2025 19:46:05
