Contest Entry

I chose to insert this image into the East Idaho Community Photo Contest. This is a contest for resident of Eastern Idaho to show their unique photography skills and passions. Images entered into the contest have a chance of being placed in the Idaho Falls Magazine. I felt like this image depicts what it was like for the people in Western Montana and Eastern Idaho during the times of the “Cold Wild West.” They were hard times but they are part of our history and helped us to become the strong state we are today. This image, I feel, captures that strong spirit and I wanted East Idaho to see it.

Originally this picture had a lot of light coming in from the big windows. So I darkened the background and the widows to make a more moody feel to the image. I then added contrast and added light to the models face and hand. This allows your eyes to be drawn to his hand and face. I cropped in close and added some basic edits for color. All in all I love this picture.