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06/12/2005 09:27:06 PM · #1 |
I was hoping you guys could give me some input into these photos I took:
Black and White:
Color:
Breakdown of what was done to them:
Adjusted brightness/contrast, digital camera noise removal, dodge, burn, soften, resize, add border convert to b&w (obviously only the B&W ones) and save.
As you can tell, my daughter is a bit of a ham. She was upset that I was taking pictures of one of her friends and was pouting so I snapped a few of her (the frowning/angry shots) then she smiled and really hammed it up.
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06/12/2005 10:00:45 PM · #2 |
ur daughter definitely doesnt like the color shots, not looking like a happy camper in those...all the shots are good...but the b/w is best i think it adds artistic value to the picture and makes sure the reader doesn't automatically register it as just another family mug shot.
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06/12/2005 10:03:25 PM · #3 |
I'm partial to black and white photographs, usually, but I'd have to say I like the color ones better, here.
You've got a wonderful color scheme going on there, with green as your background and the orange color of her shirt in the foreground.
The only thing I'd say about the black and white photos is that they seem to be a bit lacking in contrast; her hair doesn't have as much texture in the B&W shots as in the color ones. I would suggest going back to the original and playing with the burn tool after turning it black and white to bring some more texture to the hair at the top of her head.
Otherwise they're great shots. She's really adorable, her expressions are wonderful. :) |
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06/12/2005 10:05:53 PM · #4 |
I pretty much agree along the lines of Psyche critique.
The color are the best. The B&W have a bit of glow around her head..?sunshine?
I do like her expression in the second b&w, personality plus. She is really very cute and your lucky to have such a sweet model, weather she likes it or not. :) |
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06/12/2005 10:26:26 PM · #5 |
Every shot in this series looks like she is emitting her own "aura". Her surroundings don't match the brightness of her face. I find this off-putting.
Message edited by author 2005-06-12 22:26:39. |
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06/12/2005 10:41:57 PM · #6 |
sheesh, maybe her daughter just has a natural glow! i think this looks best in the color pics... :-)
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06/12/2005 10:43:08 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by cweed:
sheesh, maybe her daughter just has a natural glow! :-) |
LOL. Maybe so. :) |
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06/12/2005 10:45:31 PM · #8 |
*nods* ;-)
Message edited by author 2005-06-12 22:46:11. |
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06/13/2005 12:42:28 AM · #9 |
| It looks to me that the glow is from the sun patch on the grass behind her, and then she has sun on her face as well. |
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06/13/2005 01:03:53 AM · #10 |
| Very pretty daughter. Nice pictures. I personally prefer the B&W versions. She has a great expression and the shots are well captured. The highlights are a bit bright - both in the background and on her face and shirt. You might try burning the photo a bit all over and maybe adding a light duotone to soften it. |
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06/13/2005 01:20:30 AM · #11 |
Wow do tell me your secrets on your settings in the camera.. Was this done in auto portrait mode? Or mannual? These are really very good.. I like the B&W they really stand out...
The colors are fantastic..
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06/13/2005 04:48:15 AM · #12 |
I'm a huge fan of black and white, but do like the color ones better here. She has absolutely gorgeous eyes, and they really stand out in the color shots. Only caveat here: GET CLOSER! More of her, a lot less of the background!
Something like this that fills the frame almost entirely:
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06/13/2005 07:47:04 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by lhall:
I'm a huge fan of black and white, but do like the color ones better here. She has absolutely gorgeous eyes, and they really stand out in the color shots. Only caveat here: GET CLOSER! More of her, a lot less of the background!
Something like this that fills the frame almost entirely:
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I have many like that, however I get comments about how I must have used a filter because of the shape of her forehead. Her forehead is very rounded and large and really gets out of porportion in close-ups. I'll have to dig through my files and see if I can post an example. I'm not sure if they are on the computer or on disk now. :-)
Thanks for your comments everyone.
Tolovemoon, I always use manual mode. I'll have to look in the exif to see what the particular setting were for these.
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06/13/2005 08:10:55 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by MrsFuzzButt:
I have many like that, however I get comments about how I must have used a filter because of the shape of her forehead. Her forehead is very rounded and large and really gets out of porportion in close-ups. |
If you're getting distorted features in portraits, go further away, and use the zoom go get back in close.
A good focal length to be working at is 80mm (equivalent) or longer...
Cheers, Me.
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06/13/2005 02:29:11 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by KiwiChris:
Originally posted by MrsFuzzButt:
I have many like that, however I get comments about how I must have used a filter because of the shape of her forehead. Her forehead is very rounded and large and really gets out of porportion in close-ups. |
If you're getting distorted features in portraits, go further away, and use the zoom go get back in close.
A good focal length to be working at is 80mm (equivalent) or longer...
Cheers, Me. |
I agree with this. I have had the best luck with photos taken between 80-125mm. Although, a lot of the closeups taken with the 50mm have come out great as well. |
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06/13/2005 02:45:23 PM · #16 |
| Of the originals #43 is very cute but I'd suggest a tighter crop. |
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06/13/2005 05:37:37 PM · #17 |
Unfortunately, my camera does poorly with this. If you try to zoom in, it gets noisy. Also, I am NOT getting distortion... her forehead is naturally that way, but people THINK it is a distortion and comment on it at length. If they were to meet her in person they would realize that.
Again, thanks for the comments.
Jennifer |
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06/13/2005 06:24:17 PM · #18 |
The photos you have are adorable, as is your subject - I agree with Lori, a tighter crop may make a difference to you by eliminating much of the background.
Linda |
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