Need Help w/ Smoke Effect

[IamSam]

Let me re-phrase me previous statement. I think the image is too dark, not it's content.

The only thing more ostentatious than gas mask imagery, is the HDR effect (Topaz)!

 

[iDad]

Gas mask kind of makes me think, phew... that must of been on nasty fart! Hohoho Merry Christmas j/k

 

[Bosch232]

Gas mask kind of makes me think, phew... that must of been on nasty fart! Hohoho Merry Christmas j/k

That's amusing.


I agree with the suggestion that you alter the tansparency at her back. It will sell it more. Look at how real smoke forms. It actually doesn't appear until above it's source.
example:

 

[Kristen Tyler Photo]

That's amusing.


I agree with the suggestion that you alter the tansparency at her back. It will sell it more. Look at how real smoke forms. It actually doesn't appear until above it's source.
example:

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very good point. i suppose understanding how smoke works is a wise way to approach it first

IAmSam - Sorry you don't approve of this particular content. I've had that mask laying around for over a year, and after 8 months of nothing but wedding photos, I had to do something waaaay on the opposite side of the spectrum for fun.

 

[Kristen Tyler Photo]

I brightened up the gas mask shot a bit, and after watching a great tutorial on colors, did some work on another shot. I spent some more time HOPEFULLY making the smoke more realistic on her cigarette. baby steps I guess! I think this shoot was good to get my feet wet again both with my own creative photography vs. weddings, and also to dig back into photoshop. I really appreciate all of your feedback in this process!

 

[IamSam]

Much better lighting on smoking gas mask girl! Looks great!

I'm really impressed with the second photo, the one with the cigarette!
Remember, the enemy of good is better! Leave that one alone!

 

[Kristen Tyler Photo]

Much better lighting on smoking gas mask girl! Looks great!

I'm really impressed with the second photo, the one with the cigarette!
Remember, the enemy of good is better! Leave that one alone!

Fair enough ! :mrgreen:
Leave it I shall.