Mr Australia - a few shots on the weekend

[Paul Bestwick]

This is Mr Australia. He is off to Germany to compete in the Mr Universe competition. Any thoughts on the shots ? I wanted to do something unlike your typical magazine shots.

Cheers,

Paul

 

[Paul Bestwick]

here is a couple more.......

 

[Edward Bussa]

Wow!

The B&W of the knee lift stand is classic. It reminds me of something I'd see from an elite photographer's portfolio!

So, do you and Mr. Australia hang out, take photos, drink beer often?

 

[Paul Bestwick]

Thanks Ed.........

no I just met Darran last week. Anyway, no beers for him, he is super careful about what goes into his body............strictly tuna & steroids !!!!!
He is a nice guy though & I reckon we may hang out a bit.

Cheers,

Paul

 

[Paul Bestwick]

Hmmm.....not much interest in my shots. Apparently don't even rate a negative comment...curious.
I will post a final shot.

PB

 

[Edward Bussa]

I like the deep rich color, but the contrast in the color portion seems a bit high to me - it seems like the the tonality is more suited to the b&w region...

I really like the grain effect you've achieved - especially in the b&w area. Is this standard noise from your camera or is this an intended artifact from your post processing?

With regards to no comments - there are a hundred reasons someone decides not to post. If these were my images, I wouldn't be concerned, your images are great.

 

[Paul Bestwick]

Thanks again Ed,

the noise was added & accentuated in Photoshop. The colour was boosted with levels & curves & then desaturated. I am trying to get a look similair to what I have seen in some of the high end portraiture books as well as working on developing a bit of a signature style.

Cheers,

PB

 

[Edward Bussa]

I just noticed - the color seems to be a little desaturated in the lower left corner at the leg - it seems white-ish ?

 

[Paul Bestwick]

well spotted Ed. It is a work in progress.........

Cheers,

Paul

 

[kombizz kashani]

nice images

 

[nicolas claris]

Hmmm.....not much interest in my shots. Apparently don't even rate a negative comment...curious.

Quite impressive and powerfull images!

In fact I wouldn't let him alone around my young sister…;-) but by the hell, what could I do to protect her???
may I say "a frightening guy"?

 

[Asher Kelman]

Can we get the links repaired, Paul?

Thanks,

Asher