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"An old classic for a new friend"
"An old classic for a new friend"
jerowe


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Challenge: Free Study XII (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Canon
Location: Makeshift studio
Date: Aug 6, 2006
Aperture: 14
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400th
Galleries: Portraiture, Children
Date Uploaded: Aug 31, 2006

 First shot with my new studio strobes.

My buddy just had his long sought after newborn baby boy, and has always seen this pose and wanted me to attempt it for him. I really love this pose, and always have...so i hope that it is not voted down for copying a "pose". if so, i respect that. i love this image, and it's my favorite for the month so it's why i'm submitting it.

post processing:
shot in raw
converted from raw to jpg in Bibble Labs
slight desaturation, levels, dodging/burning
save for web.

Good luck everyone!

Statistics
Place: 317 out of 684
Avg (all users): 5.6494
Avg (commenters): 5.8333
Avg (participants): 5.5914
Avg (non-participants): 5.8154
Views since voting: 1153
Views during voting: 422
Votes: 251
Comments: 18
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 09/08/2006 03:31:14 AM
Should have positioned his stomach more flat against dad's arm because that position gives him a pot belly. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but is the baby a bit... "over exposed"? Something you gotta watch for...

And as has been said, the facial expression needs improvement.

Seems you took a lot of criticism. I suppose that is to be expected when you do a post that has been done because a lot of people have physically done this pose (I have) and so there is much more criticism.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/07/2006 10:48:16 PM
a bit over processed. Would have been better for me in sepia tones.
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 09/07/2006 10:05:12 PM
Awww - I think I know who this is and I'm so touched by tribute... :) I see you've done it with some fine justice! I really appreciate the lighting on the baby's face. You've done well here - it's so tough to get the baby balanced and not squirming and you've really just nailed it. Good luck in the challenge, sweets!
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 09/07/2006 09:53:20 PM
wish the background was a smooth black
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 09/07/2006 08:31:04 PM
Funny look on his face, but overall this image doesn't do it for me. The bright spot on the cheek for one, he isn't laying flat which I think might add appeal... Not sure, just doesn't grab me.
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 09/05/2006 05:42:34 PM
I like the image concept, just the distortion on the babes face is spoiling this for me.
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 09/05/2006 08:10:19 AM
Beautiful
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 09/03/2006 03:07:16 PM
I would like the photo much better if the baby was sleeping. I realize that newborns are hard to photograph, but this facial expression leaves a little to be desired. ALso your light might have been better moved around the other side of the subject. You never want to light up at a subjects nose. Even if they are laying down. Your catch light should almost always be seen in the top part of the eye. If you see it in the bottom part then you know you light could be better. Just a thought.
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 09/02/2006 04:38:07 PM
poor kid doesnt look too comfortable so that takes away from this a little. great lighting and focus though.7
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 09/02/2006 04:20:53 PM
Love the details here!
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 09/02/2006 08:36:44 AM
kind of macabre, looks dead to me :), not sure maybe o would have aimed T THE FACE WHICH SEEMS.(oops) which seems to be the main focus here, just my 2 cents
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 09/02/2006 01:35:22 AM
What an expression! :)
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 09/01/2006 10:02:14 PM
His face is smooshed and just doesn't look comfortable. It looks underexposed.
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 09/01/2006 02:49:46 PM
Like the concept but what's up with the look on the baby's face? It looks like it's in shock! ha You could have benefitted with some better light also.
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 09/01/2006 11:10:53 AM
i really am not a fan of this one, the babys belly seems blown-up, and the expression is weird.. but trust me i do know how hard it is to photograph infants!!
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 09/01/2006 05:28:58 AM
That expression is too much !!!
Love this shot.
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 09/01/2006 05:28:37 AM
expression too cute! 8
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 09/01/2006 12:50:39 AM
awwww how proud you must be! gl 8
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