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Does this photo work.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:23 pmby Alex
I know the DOF is too shallow and you can see part of this child's face not being sharp, but somehow I like this photo.
Taken with Nikkor 50 mm f1.4 1/90, f1.7, iso1250. Only slight curves and very slight sharpening by saving for web using bicubic sharper option.
Comments will be appreciated. Thanks.
Alex
Posted:
Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:33 pmby Marvin
I don't think the dof is too shallow as you can see his eyes are sharp. I am quite drawn to them and think they are the focal point. I don't find the fact that part of his head is cut off annoying but the bright balls(?) are slightly distracting.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:44 pmby mudder
G'day mate,
The narrow DOF makes the viewer concentrate their attention on the child's eyes, which is exactly what you want...
The narrow DOF also reduces the attention on the brightly colored balls in the background... Hmmm, wonder if it's worth doing a de-sat on the background???
Big beautiful eyes, I think it's a great portrait and I can see why you'd like it...
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:45 pmby Alex
Thanks a lot, guys. I will try to desaturate the background.
Alex
Posted:
Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:18 pmby Bob G
I like it overall and agree with other comments.
Maybe the number of highlights (7) on each eye is a bit distracting also.
Bob G
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:23 pmby shutterbug
It works great, love it.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:55 pmby Alex
Thanks, Vincent.
I prepared a partially desaturated version, but I think I still prefer the coloured one.
Alex
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:24 pmby blacknstormy
Alex - I prefer the colour shot - maybe just a little dodging on the brightest balls to tone down the effect? Just an idea - I agree with you though - love the focus on the eyes
Rel
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:35 pmby Alex
Thank you, Rel. Will try to reach a compromise in partially desaturating the background.
Alex
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:50 pmby Geoff
Excellent portrait - I too prefer the colour image. You've done well and PP excellent, for such a high ISO, there is minimal noise.
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Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:46 pmby Alex
Thanks, Geoff.
Alex
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:49 amby PiroStitch
Great shot Alex - I prefer the colour version and see if you can do something about the highlights in his eyes. 7 dots is a bit creepy....a bit like a spider
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:46 amby Alex
PiroStitch wrote:Great shot Alex - I prefer the colour version and see if you can do something about the highlights in his eyes. 7 dots is a bit creepy....a bit like a spider
LOL! Thanks, Wayne.
Alex
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:23 pmby ozimax
I like the second image, definitely draws more to the face than to the coloured balls.
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:24 pmby Sheila Smart
I love it, Alex - both the coloured and the desaturated look. The DOF is spot on in my opinion. Well done. Its a wall hanger.
Cheers
Sheila
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:31 pmby wendellt
the differential focus is great and the colours too, perhaps just recrop and centre the head
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:08 pmby Alex
Thanks for the comments, Sheila and Wendell - this is encouraging.
Cheers
Alex
Hi
Posted:
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:15 pmby yeocsa
Hi Alex,
The picture is very well captured. Nice and sharp. Good control of dof. Only 2 things you need to work on for this one. The background is too distracting. The primary element are the boy's eyes not the background. Use some software to remove the noise.
You have improved lots.
regards,
Arthur
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:03 pmby Dug
DOF great
colour background good
angle looking down on child, I don't like looking down photos.
Facial expression Sorry I don't like it it is neither happy or sad.
Maybe if I knew the child but as an impartial viewer it does nothing for me.
My option would be get down low and play with the kid smile of cry any simple emotion or expression get him to lie on his back on the ball if you have to try, different angles.
cheers Doug
Re: Hi
Posted:
Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:47 pmby Alex
yeocsa wrote:Hi Alex,
The picture is very well captured. Nice and sharp. Good control of dof. Only 2 things you need to work on for this one. The background is too distracting. The primary element are the boy's eyes not the background. Use some software to remove the noise.
You have improved lots.
regards,
Arthur
Thanks Arthur! Haven't seen you post much. Where have you been??
Alex
Posted:
Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:48 pmby Alex
Dug wrote:DOF great
colour background good
angle looking down on child, I don't like looking down photos.
Facial expression Sorry I don't like it it is neither happy or sad.
Maybe if I knew the child but as an impartial viewer it does nothing for me.
My option would be get down low and play with the kid smile of cry any simple emotion or expression get him to lie on his back on the ball if you have to try, different angles.
cheers Doug
Dug,
Thanks for the suggestions. Will try it next time.
Alex
Re: Hi
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Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:38 amby yeocsa
Alex wrote:yeocsa wrote:Hi Alex,
The picture is very well captured. Nice and sharp. Good control of dof. Only 2 things you need to work on for this one. The background is too distracting. The primary element are the boy's eyes not the background. Use some software to remove the noise.
You have improved lots.
regards,
Arthur
Thanks Arthur! Haven't seen you post much. Where have you been??
Alex
Hi Alex,
I am been busy freelancing some web projects.
regards,
Arthur