It was never my intention to get myself reflected in the ball, (I was dressed up for another idea) but I think it adds to the photo. I didn't refer in the title to this reflection, to check if you guys notice it ;)
after the RAW-editing this is what I did:
levels (make the almost white background totally white)
USM
crop
adjusting the ball & some of the chain
the ball was actually a pain in the ass. my whole attic was on it, so I had to decide to leave myself and the light-reflection in the ball, but make the rest of it black, like most of the reflection used to be.
This photo is a dedication to a good friend of mine who passed away last week. Will always love you C.!
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Love the grayscale. Great touch. and I love the photo in a photo effect here!!!
May be my top pick!
<3 Sarah
P.S. I always tell the photographer who holds what is #1 in my heart! Though this time I believe there may be two of you! Congratulations on the great picture and hope you get that ribbon(s)!
The reflection is very cool! Are the beads at the bottom slightly out of focus? Seems like there's a bit of blur there. I'd also really like to see this in color. The B&W just seems to be lacking something, I'm not sure why. Maybe I just think of the holidays as being in color. :)
Wouldn't expect to see many bw photos in a catalog. Your picture is wonderful though! For this challenge I would have rather seen it in color...the reflection of the woman in the christmas ball is neat too!
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