Leica M9, 50mm F/2, f/2.4, 1/125, iso 400
Without any intention, I am realizing I have become drawn to store window displays, specifically the mannequins. I have done several posts from store windows in Seattle. I find them fascinating, don't really know why.
I came across this little beauty in a used clothing store. I asked the shopkeeper if she minded me photographing her, and she said "please do!" When I viewed it on screen, in brilliant color, it was appealing. But I felt it could really use a vintage type of treatment.
So into the new Topaz Black and White Effects we go. I cycled through several presets, eventually settling on "white chocolate." (Can't beat that, can you?) I found that the face was kind a dark, and the veil kind of light. I tried a curves adjustment but it wasn't working. So into the local adjustment for a dodge (on the face/hair) and a burn (on the veil). Just like in the darkroom back in college. Well, without the smells and bumping into everything in the dark.
The Topaz software completely gave me the result I imagined. Nice when that happens. As always, click on the Continue link below to see the original. And thanks for a comment if you like this one.
SOOC image. Brilliant color from the M9 and the 50mm.
