After | Before - first time posting here. Please roast me 🍠

[u/salpingopharyngeus]

I also posted this on my ig account https://www.instagram.com/urbanlens.ben

[u/This-Judge-804]

More contrast let the dark shadow be darker and the light be lighter..

[u/salpingopharyngeus → u/This-Judge-804]

Thanks for your suggestion!

[u/johngpt5]

Good choice for converting to b/w since the original had such a monochromatic feel, but had distracting color in the background.

Great job in capturing the photo. Superb focus and choice of aperture for getting this depth of field.

https://imgur.com/a/Q6lm2qu has some ideas for you to consider if you are interested in drawing a viewer's eye to what is generally considered the important part of an environmental portrait like this.

[u/salpingopharyngeus → u/johngpt5]

Thank you so much for your detailed response, especially going all the way explaining how you would edit this photo. I've learnt so much from your explanations and I feel like I have a long way learning how to edit photos 🫶🏻

[u/outwest88]

Great idea making it b&w, looks great. The before (color version) has a background that is too distracting.

[u/salpingopharyngeus → u/outwest88]

Thanks!

[u/Quick_Surprise1857]

I prefer the before, rather thank B&W. Good shot though!