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06/11/2006 07:14:16 PM |
Composition
I like the tall crop but the composition does seem possibly a tiny bit too centred, with the eye almost right in the middle both vertically and horizontally.
Technical stuff (exposure, dof, lighting etcâ€Â¦)
I love the lighting, leaving one side of the face very dark. The shallow dof gives a very soft look.
Meeting the challenge
Yeah, very nicely lit.
Post-processing
I'm not sure if it was PP work or if it was due to the lighitng, but his chin seems to stand out against his chest more than it should, which makes it a little disjointed.
My personal opinion
I haven't decided if I like this style or not - I'm used to seeing portraits very sharp, and this is much more coft and dreamy. If you achieved that effect through NI I wouldn't like it,but I think I;m growing to love it. His expressin is certainly perfect. |
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06/09/2006 11:18:40 PM |
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Composition/subject
He's still a cute kid. Looks a lot like his dad, if you ask me. :-) I almost think this needs a bit more room, or less - more of a square crop, maybe, or crop just above the armpit?
Technical
Seems sharpest on his lips and a bit soft on the eye - I'd prefer it the other way 'round. Post processing seems to be very good - by that I mean I can't tell it's been post-processed.
Meets challenge
Yep. Single light source appears to have been used. I do like how the light highlights his curls just "so".
My opinion
More 6s than 5s, more 7s than 4s - I'd say that's pretty good as far as pleasing the "client". I just really like the way he's looking at the camera. |
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06/09/2006 09:16:56 PM |
hello again,
me personally (unsure anyone else agrees) i dont like half a face.
that is all i see wrong. |
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06/08/2006 08:04:59 PM |
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Camera Work/Technical: Man, that's nice focus on the most important part of the subject. Add to that the terrific depth of field you used, and you end up with a great shot.
Lighting: Very creative and very interesting. I really like the profile-type of image you produced with your light positioning.
Composition/Content: Very nice. While the lit part of the face is centered, the rest of the image works very well to keep the eye flowing. The centering adds strength to the image.
My Opinion: Well seen, well captured and well processed. Another fine production.
Eric
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06/08/2006 08:30:45 AM |
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06/07/2006 09:36:37 PM |
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What pretty blue eyes (or should I say eye?). Nice job here. I'm not to sure about the DOF though, it kind of looks like his head isn't really connected to that body. It could just be because of the way the shadow fell. He's not looking too happy though. |
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06/07/2006 09:29:01 PM |
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Trying to catch up on some of the comments I'm behind on....
I really like this. I like the skintone, and I really like the blue eye. The single light source is very obvious and very well done. The composition is a bit centered and thus feels static, but I'm not sure if it would look better off center or not. |
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06/07/2006 03:29:23 PM |
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WOW great portrait, and that expression is priceless :)
lighting, colors and composition is very good, could use a slight crop of the top, just to get the usual 3X4 or 4X5 aspect ratio.
I didn't vote in this challenge but would have given this an 8. |
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06/07/2006 02:07:49 AM |
| Mean daddy!! ;) ( I like it.) |
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06/07/2006 12:37:59 AM |
You've really captured personality well in this shot. The expression and character of your model are terrific. Focus is very sharp on his face, especially his eye. The color of his eye is very compelling, might even be better if a bit more of it came through. I would have liked a little more DOF because it almost looks like his body is not connected to his face, as if you made a picture of his face and pasted it onto another picture of his body. It may just be me, but a little sharper torso would not have me thinking this way. I scored this a 6 and would have gone higher but for the disconnect I felt between head and torso due to DOF choice.
I just read some of the comments below; I don't have any problem with the dark shadow on half his face. |
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06/06/2006 04:26:34 AM |
| nice expression! and the blurs too! |
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06/06/2006 01:48:48 AM |
| um, it's a bit too plasticky. but nice photo, all things considered. |
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06/05/2006 05:20:46 AM |
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06/03/2006 09:45:29 PM |
| Good lighting. However, I would try a different crop. This one makes his head look too distorted. |
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06/03/2006 01:23:22 PM |
| Compostion is good. Focus on face is also good - with nice use of shallow DOF. |
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06/03/2006 01:01:22 PM |
| The light is well exposed, but I don't like the near total blackout on the left side of the model's face. 6 |
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06/03/2006 03:56:58 AM |
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06/02/2006 04:34:17 PM |
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06/02/2006 09:00:08 AM |
| The single point of focus on the eye is captivating but the halo around the chin really exposes your PP work badly |
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06/02/2006 01:09:24 AM |
| Lovely eyes! Excellent eye capture! |
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06/01/2006 08:45:41 PM |
| you've captured a great look! i love the contrast. very very good photo! |
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06/01/2006 08:31:26 AM |
| The kid looks as if he just wants to go to bed. LOL. |
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06/01/2006 12:21:10 AM |
| Good lighting...good color in the eye |
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05/31/2006 10:57:40 PM |
| What are children do for us. Your a cutie. |
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05/31/2006 08:35:21 PM |
| Nice all around except for the "sharpness" between the chin and body looks strange. |
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05/31/2006 07:36:38 PM |
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