Classical Piano Concert - 5 Images

[Runmonty]

You did a great job with these. I wouldn't have known they were cropped if you didn't say.

I do like the way you have captured the intensity of their concentration playing.

Thanks also for the story.

Any input or tips on exposure or processing will be appreciated.

I think I prefer the B & W versions and also prefer the warmer toning of the 1st 4.

I am referring the B & W versions here and it is very much a personal preference, but I am wondering if some very very slight & subtle burning in of the legs (& under the piano) and dodging of the face may direct the viewer a fraction more to the face and hands. It isn't a problem with the image, just a thought that may be worth experimenting with. Of course ignore me if it doesn't work

You should be well pleased with these images.

[mbrager]

These are excellent captures. Here is where I prefer the monotones, knowing that under stage lighting the colors are all over the place anyway. I agree with RM about preferring the warmer tones of the middle three monotone shots. The first and last appear to have different processing in the skin tones on my monitor. Well done showing the intensity of the musicians.

[JAS_Photo]

Very nice! I like both the colour and B&W but of the B&W, I have to say I like the toning in shot 1 the best. But it's all about personal taste.

[Yisehaq]

Both versions work for me, Lorey. Nicely captured.

[Lorey]

Thanks to all for the comments. I try different variations when I convert to mono to see what I come up with. Like JAS, I prefer the tones on the first one. It's kind of a halfway between the middle 3 and the last one.
RM, thanks for the suggestions and I will be giving it a try. Sounds like it might prove to be favorable.

[Marko]

I think you've done a really nice job here with the comp and the PP from being in the same static position. BW set for me.

[Lorey]

Thank you Marko. I appreciate you taking a look and commenting.