Blue Jeans

Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 8 March 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

October 2007.

I've always found pictures of nothing but legs to be appealing for some reason, so this is my attempt...

As far as treatment goes, I was going for more of a weathered look. I wanted to emphasize the creases/wrinkles of the jeans. The texture you see isn't added, it's the texture of the concrete wall.

*I'm sorry I won't be able to personally thank each and every one of you who leaves a comment today and tomorrow (I work weekends). But please know that it is intended, and that I am very grateful. Looking forward to catching up with everyone on Monday. Thank you. :)

Comments (16)

Irwansyah Sk3tchw!nd from Dumai, Indonesia

what is he/ she doing, nice concept

Regards

8 Mar 2008 12:26am

@Irwansyah Sk3tchw!nd: Just standing there...

Thanks for stopping by. :)

Melissa from Layton, United States

I love, love, love this picture! I'm a fan of leg and feet pictures too. I love the mystery of who they are and what they are doing. The processing is great too. Great shot!

8 Mar 2008 12:42am

@Melissa: Thank you so much for the encouraging and enthusiastic response! I'm glad you like it. :)

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

nice shot.

8 Mar 2008 2:50am

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

This is fine. The legs are great, but it's the boots that, for me, set the tone. I also like the composition and the soft tones overall.

8 Mar 2008 9:21am

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

I really love the composition and the framing!
wonderful creative shot

8 Mar 2008 11:49am

@Jen: Thank you so much for the kind words, Jen. I am very grateful. :)

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Great shot, I like it!

8 Mar 2008 12:06pm

lissa from New York, United States

I do love the weathered look and the colors are so well done.

In your "I'm sorry" text, I think you forgot a word after "intended" - should be "not intended"? I don't know, maybe I'm wrong.

8 Mar 2008 12:56pm

@lissa: Thanks for the comment.

As far as the "I'm sorry" text, hopefully people knew what I meant. ;)

pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal

this is nice, fit for a cover of a modeling magazine.

8 Mar 2008 1:57pm

@pedro alexandre: Pedro, you're too generous, but I will graciously accept the compliment.

Thanks. :)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I love the overall feel/tone of this image, Melissa. The textures of the jeans, wall, stones combine to give a very strong weathered feel. I think its really great! My compliments to your legs model and your stylist (that would probably be you, I'm thinking)!

8 Mar 2008 8:48pm

@Ron: Thank you for the kind compliment, Ron. Yep, I'm a jack of all trades...makeup artist, stylist, and photographer. The reason Shelby lets me photograph her is because she gets new clothes (and sometimes boots) out of it. ;)

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot, composition and textures are perfect.

9 Mar 2008 3:00pm

drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Nice shot Melissa. I liken the muted tones, it helps create that weathered mood. I always start out thinking I'll go for a muted shot but then get seduced by the curves tool and come out with colours and contrast! I'm currently working on some ladscapes that I'm determined to do muted - any suggestions?

Dan

10 Mar 2008 3:15pm

@drphoto: I know what you mean. Normally, I set out to try different treatments, but in the end I usually go back to the levels and curves adjustments. I, too, love me some color and contrast. :)

If you want to email me one of your landscape photos, I'll take a look at it and offer you any suggestions.

Thanks, Dan.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

great capture. love the muted color, tones and texture. i think the creases are emphasized, but not super emphasized as the contrast in the photo is more between the dark legs and the light wall, not quite so much within the legs. i think you definitely got the weathered look. how did you achieve it?

10 Mar 2008 6:04pm

@danthro: I'll send you an email.

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Awesome! love it! Love the weathered look!

10 Mar 2008 8:19pm

@Sandrine: Thank you so much, Sandrine. I'm glad you like it. :)

Evelyn from New Milford, United States

Love this one! The composition and tone are excellent, very well thought out.

12 Mar 2008 11:15pm

@Evelyn: Thank you so much, Evelyn.

Thank you for taking the time to drop by. :)

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

I don't see any legs. I see jeans and boots. For all I know you have 2x4's inside those jeans. Nice shot though, with or without actual legs.

13 Mar 2008 8:49pm

@Twelvebit: ;) haha
So you may have a point.

Jim Mahan from Glendale, CA, United States

Well done Melissa! Love the composition and contrast in this image. You are not alone with your love of "leg images". In 1951 Andrew Wyeth made a non-traditional self-portrait titles "Trodden Weed". Now that is a tough act to follow!

14 Mar 2008 10:33am

@Jim Mahan: Thank you so much, Jim.
And thanks for the brief art history lesson. I've never heard of Andrew Wyeth before, so I will definitely look up his work. Thanks again!

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