What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Mario]

Yes, that's nice - even though the whites are too blown out as it is, which makes for some hefty luminance clipping.

I think this one's better:

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[WineGuy]

Yes, that's nice - even though the whites are too blown out as it is, which makes for some hefty luminance clipping.

I think this one's better:

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Technically you are right! I intentionally blew out the background which I though was distracting, I thought the white glow behind you would convey the heat better and the lighter detail on your clothing less distracting from your overall look...but I'm just the unauthorized "biographer" It's your call in the end...hope you don't mind to moded your photo.

 

[Mario]

It's your call in the end...hope you don't mind to moded your photo.

You're most welcome, sir!

 

[Redwoodjedi]

Following suit behind Mario...

...It is indeed, a warm one today. A fine day for the Lord Cavendish.

RJ

 

[WineGuy]

Looks like I started something! Like the BW choice Redwoodjedi...gives you a more interesting look over the previous color shots.

 

[Redwoodjedi]

Looks like I started something! Like the BW choice Redwoodjedi...gives you a more interesting look over the previous color shots.

Thank you, Sir!

 

[daizawaguy]

Looks like I started something!

Sure have!

 

[WineGuy]

Looking good Dguy! Admit it everyone...the BW shots are so much more interesting AND flattering IMHO.


Shot a month ago, but apropos.

 

[bolthead]

Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city



Almost 99F in Berlin today...

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Hotter than a match head, ay?

Great Shot. :eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Hotter than a match head, ay?

Great Shot. :eusa_clap

I like the original where the only color is the fleshtone--almost a hand-colored effect. The deep shadows on either side also leave the focus on the center. Nice Hanger/Halo. The hats not bad too.

 

[Mario]

I like the original where the only color is the fleshtone--almost a hand-colored effect. The deep shadows on either side also leave the focus on the center. Nice Hanger/Halo. The hats not bad too.

Yep! That was the basic idea. The colors in the darker areas surrounding the balcony door were almost completely (about ~85%) desaturated while the chrominance and luminance values in the center area had been levelled selectively on a per-channel basis with the flesh tones dominating the other colors by far.

And yes, I like the hat as well!

 

[Mario]

@Redwoodjedi, daizawaguy, WineGuy - great noir shots! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Redwoodjedi]

Well heck....Here's another just cuz...

RJ

 

[Redwoodjedi]

@Redwoodjedi, daizawaguy, WineGuy - great noir shots! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Thank you, Sir. Too kind.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I like that high pinch Gene!
Great looking Dobbs!!

Thanks, fellas! This hat just 'wants' to have that crease. Who am I to argue?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

No matter what the photo effect may be, you dudes on this page are really on a roll, style-wise! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Back to the color in my PB by VS

 

[Dreispitz]

Montechristi

Very nice ribbon, D-Guy!

I also lite the b&w shot of yours, Mario! And R-Jedi´s! Very stylish, WineGuy!

Here is my WAYWT: Optimo Montechristi

 

[billyspew]

Love seeing all these straws! Great hats all!

Got a new one yesterday and have been wearing that.
Christys' Optimo crown (withadded pug).

 

[Redwoodjedi]

Gettin' my day goin', Guys and Gals...

And here is one for WineGuy...

RJ