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01/08/2008 11:35:21 PM |
| Personally, I'm not into kids shot... Specially messy shots like this one... However, it is a good portrait your child will enjoy in the future. There is something odd in the eyes I can't exactly point out, but IMHO it takes a lot from the image. |
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01/08/2008 08:37:36 PM |
| Well, people here always like when the subject looks into the camera. However, I think this shot would have lost a lot of it's charm if there where the case. I think the pose is perfect. Only suggestion is the focus seems to be on the hair rather than the eyes. But it is quite minor. Very fun portrait. |
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01/08/2008 05:16:18 PM |
| Gave this a 7. A little to messy for a high score on DPC but wonderful idea and image. |
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01/08/2008 03:55:25 PM |
| I love his expression and it's a great idea, love the title as well! My only tiny nitpick is the reflection in the eyes. |
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01/08/2008 11:14:07 AM |
I gave this a 5. Frankly I do not usually like portraits, especially of kids I do not know. It's got to be something really special to make me score it higher. I think the eyes could be sharper here as well. For what it's worth, I gave the blue ribbon winner a 5 as well.
Message edited by author 2008-01-08 11:14:34. |
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01/08/2008 11:03:26 AM |
| i gave this a 5 it is a cute shot but it just didn't grab me i guess |
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01/08/2008 10:41:39 AM |
I'm a messy icky hater type so I'll comment on this. The thing is most people have seen/raised kids. They have seen them snotty nosed, messy, sick, happy, angelic and all the other kid stuff. They have their own treasure trove of pictures just like this one. So....I guess it's not a unique picture. I know, it has been said that nothing is unique, but look at winning entries of children and I think you will see the difference between this and those right away. There is something in the others that draws the viewer into the scene. Something that clicks emotionally.
However it is really well taken. As a portrait, I like the lighting and his/her little hand up by the cheek. I like the fill-the-frame crop(well, I'd like a little more room around the baby, especially over on the right of the frame) and the detail in the hair and the color is perfect. You did a good job but I really don't think messy kids are that cute. Lucky I didn't vote but this opinion might be carried by other voters.
I'd get rid of whatever that white ring is behind the baby. Direct eye contact might be good too. |
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01/08/2008 07:43:59 AM |
| Terrific shot. Sorry it didn't do better. Don't agree with the sharpness comments. |
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01/08/2008 07:01:03 AM |
For a portrait you want the eyes to be very sharp - the most in-focus thing in the shot. They appear a bit soft here. Try another sharpening pass and see what happens. If you edit on an LCD screen, it will probably appear too sharp, but upload and see what it looks like from the website. You can also try sharpening just the eyes, either by masking or selecting them, or using a sharpening spot tool.
As for the messy face, yes, I get that this is what you were after. But do realize that not all viewers find it "cute" - some find it just messy and icky! :-) |
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01/06/2008 08:51:47 PM |
| HAH... funny :) now what, should I take a shower, or just drive my mom crazy LOL very nice baby portrait :) |
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01/05/2008 12:54:01 AM |
| great photo....better caption! |
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01/04/2008 09:35:36 PM |
| lol, nice title, cute kid! |
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01/01/2008 08:18:32 PM |
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01/01/2008 07:33:13 PM |
| "To eat or not to eat, that is the question" |
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01/01/2008 05:25:53 PM |
| Nice lights. I can see them in the eye. |
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01/01/2008 01:32:59 PM |
| how adorable! beautiful boy. nice shot :) |
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01/01/2008 12:08:36 PM |
| The mess make the subject is unattractive. |
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