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The Shy One
The Shy One
jbsmithana


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Color Portrait (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Date: Sep 10, 2005
Aperture: F3.5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Candid, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Sep 11, 2005

 I was not going to enter this challenge as I have little experience in portraiture, no models and had little time this week to practice. But while at a wedding reception I caught this candid of a little guy being shy for the camera and thought he was cute.

RSE to convert set at 10 for fill light, -70 shadow contrast, 45 hihglight contrst; ran through Noise Ninja on auto; MS DIP to crop, clone out stray hair and small portion of mother's shoulder, boost midrange, apply diffuse glow with some tweaking; PSE 3 to resize and save for web.

Statistics
Place: 237 out of 284
Avg (all users): 4.6318
Avg (commenters): 4.6250
Avg (participants): 4.2950
Avg (non-participants): 4.9299
Views since voting: 903
Views during voting: 410
Votes: 296
Comments: 20
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 09/22/2005 12:26:16 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Having read your comments and those of the voters, I think all points have been made here. You know where the images weak points are. I would only add that I wish his eyes were open. I also saw the original image in your portfolio and like the contrast in it better than this one, but would prefer it in B/W.

Your images are lovely, I look forward to seeing more.

Cindi
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 09/19/2005 08:46:04 PM
Maybe a knotch or two too light. I see what you were going for, but I think you went a little too far with it.
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 09/19/2005 02:04:49 AM
Yup ΓΆ€“ this was intentional. Figured there would be plenty of nice sharp very colorful images in this challenge so decided to try something different. Took a perfectly good colorful candid image but failed to get the sweet angelic effect I was going for right (my lowest score ever). Sure learned quite a bit from your comments though. Thanks to all.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/18/2005 11:46:47 PM
Very charming capture. 7
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 09/18/2005 11:29:39 PM
soo cute!! but what I'm guessing is etheral glow really takes from this cutie, sorry
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 09/15/2005 09:12:39 AM
I like the soft treatment of this photo but the eyes closed or looking down make the boy look like he's sleeping or nodding out.
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 09/15/2005 07:42:49 AM
a little too soft. colours are a bit muted here.
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 09/14/2005 10:41:35 PM
Cute lighting for the image.
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 09/14/2005 05:15:59 AM
Nice expression - was the lighting intentional?
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 09/13/2005 03:33:52 PM
lighting is washed out.
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 09/13/2005 12:29:46 PM
ooohhhh - terrific - 10 for sure - what a pricless expression pn your model -
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 09/13/2005 08:52:02 AM
What a cutie! Its a bit too softened. Love the curls!
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 09/13/2005 12:43:31 AM
cute shot but it lacks contrast, and color saturation.
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 09/12/2005 08:46:01 PM
Not crazy about the hazy soft lighting, but a cute subject matter and nice composition - wish the eyes were open.
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 09/12/2005 07:48:48 PM
cute..wish it was clearer
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 09/12/2005 07:35:39 PM
Looks like soft technique, but overexposed on the face. Try lowering the exposure and increasing softness on the facial part.
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 09/12/2005 04:38:41 PM
Overexposed IMHO. Also, cropped too tight on the right...
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 09/12/2005 01:00:41 PM
I'm not sure if you were trying for a high-key shot or else just a lack of contrast. There is a distinct lack of black in the image and I think that may have helped rescue it from an overall washed-out look. It also looks a little soft. If this wasnt a candid shot then using a light-colored shirt probably would have worked better. His facial expression is quite cute and that helps convey a sense of personality in the image.
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 09/12/2005 01:25:31 AM
oh wow, look at that curly hair. You probably keep that short. hehe.. he is a cutie..Seems to lack contrast here..to bright that it loses detail.
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 09/12/2005 01:12:59 AM
oh man! would u look at those curls! very peaceful picture! a little washed out though 6
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