Hi All, I was wondering if you would mind taking a look at forlorn and sharing any thoughts, ideas, &/or critiques? Reason I ask is due to the low-ish c-index. I know high 50's isn't too bad and that the c-index has it's issues *discussed adnosium elsewhere*, but I expected it to be higher on this image to be honest.

So, any comments and critiques would be greatly appreciated!

ahh .. you had expectations .. (*wags finger*) .. tsk tsk tsk .. that was your first mistake

I like it, it works for me in B+W, composition is good (although I would have flipped it)

(*punches buttons on cash register*) ..

Some people don't like B+W

¯\(º_o)/¯ (*shrugs*)

The B&W is perfect for this image.. it gives it the old feel which I assume you were aiming for.. the composition (as baby big ears has already said) is good.. its a great shot.. it should have a higher index than what it has..

hmmm

I like it as well, but the B/W here seems a bit harsh for the subject. try softening it a bit with a little less contrast, and a (slightly) softer focus.

I really like this shot...I stand by what I said when I commented on it before. I think you've done everything right here and I too believe that it should have a higher c-index. It seems to me that a majority of people on here do not like B&W, and if they don't, they will only vote towards their dislikes rather than image quality. I wonder what kinds on scores Ansel Adams would get on this site...hmmm. Anyway..I don't think you have anything to worry about. Beside, you are getting views and downloads, which I think is a great representation of the quality of the shot.

assuming you have a program that'll run photoshop plugins ..

virtualPhotographer will help you with soft focus, sepia, cold-steel, etc

if you like it .. there are additional presets for DL .. and all presets can be adjusted

all available at that magic price point of .. ZiLcH

is that in Deutche Marks, or Euros, and what's the USD conversion?

Thanks all for the comments :) It truly is appreciated!

I realized when I printed this picture that my screen is set really bright (even though it's calibrated with my Spyder2) as the print was really really dark. Perhaps this is what is causing some of the harshness?

True enough regarding the views/downloads. The way I usually rank an image is based on it's comments combined with views/downloads and most often just toss the c-index.

I do indeed have photoshop, I'll give that program a try Keifer! Thanks for the new toy!

I also wonder what the conversion is into CAD?

keith, how come you know about all this stuff? you are everyone's salvation. that ought to be fodder for comments.

they pay him. munchkin food you know.

I think the truck could be placed more on a 'third' to the left frame :), great photo though! Just not the best placement for me

hmm...I don't think the composition is really the problem here (center of the truck is on the thirds). If it was more to the left I think there would be too much empty space to the right.