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Eyes of Innocence
Eyes of Innocence
Mr_Bond


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Color Studio Portrait II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Home
Date: Apr 15, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/15
Galleries: Portraiture, Studio
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2006

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Statistics
Place: 94 out of 199
Avg (all users): 5.6409
Avg (commenters): 5.5714
Avg (participants): 5.3679
Avg (non-participants): 5.8301
Views since voting: 1187
Views during voting: 408
Votes: 259
Comments: 8
Favorites: 2 (view)


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04/29/2006 04:50:26 PM
Hello, and greetings from the Critique Club. What follows is my best attempt to Critique this photo from a DPC voter's point of view. I'll do my best, but please excuse any comments that may be unintentionally rude or insulting.

Initial Thoughts

Something a little too artificial about this..

Composition/Content

Compositionally, there's not much I can comment on, It's got a nice feel. However, the model, to me, lacks a comfortability factor which makes this shot seem a little artificial and too .. fabricated.

Background

A nice neutral background, no complaints

Camera Work/Technical

Lacks a touch of the sharpness that most DPC voters tend to love, and doesn't have that "intentionally soft" feel. This is also contributed by the lack of contrast, giving the model a very flat look without much depth.

Digital Processing

No information, but I would suggest working on contrast and trying to bring some depth into your model. Darken the shadows, bring out the highlights in the skin tones more, etc.. also, some work with USM to sharpen the photo up a little more will help too.

Fits the Challenge

No arguements here, it does that well.

My Opinion of the Photo

A nice attempt, but a little more natural emotion from the model and less discomfort would give a more natural feel.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/23/2006 08:08:13 PM
Very nice lighting, but the focus is a bit soft on the eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/23/2006 10:37:22 AM
A little catchlight in her eyes and this would be perfect!
TC
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/23/2006 03:46:34 AM
I don't think she looks particularly innocent, but I do like this image. I like the way the model is looking at the camera and the way the pose fits the frame.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/20/2006 08:50:37 PM
Very nice. I like the pose and the way you filled the frame really adds impact. The only thing holding this back, IMO is the eyes could have been sharper and brighter in the retina.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/17/2006 12:18:35 PM
Seems a bit out of focus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/17/2006 11:37:28 AM
Nice portrait well composed, but focus and sharpness needs to be more prominent on the eyes in my view.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/17/2006 01:32:14 AM
She looks gorgeous. Wish her eyes were a little more in focus...
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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