Andy0718dpc.jpg
by JRalston

Comment by Artyste:
Nice expression here too.. and fantastic light into the eyes. I'd pull back the brightness on his face if at all possible though, and work on maybe toning the red/orange light in the shadow on his face down a bit as well.

Again, the softness plays a bit of a negative role.

Kaden0858dpc.jpg
by JRalston

Comment by Artyste:
Softness is evident in this photo as well. I'd leave it as is for the most part, but I'd try and get those eyes sharper.. perhaps a very faint touch of color to them as well?

The white line by the back of his head is a bit distracting for me too.

As for the feel.. he's got a very wistful, almost sad expression. Really makes one want to delve into the mind and find out what he's thinking.

Kaden0790dpc.jpg
by JRalston

Comment by Artyste:
sitting here awake, hopped up on sugar and caffeine.. so I thought, why not :)

First and foremost, I think you should go in and add the data for your images, as it *sure* helps when someone goes to comment on a photo :)

This image seems a little soft to me at first glance, which could be a factor of having a larger aperature due to available light. A little more work with sharpening (I'd try USM, set to 0.3 radius and between 75 and 125 for the amount. If it's too strong, back the amount up a bit. Just a suggestion of course. I could also be seeing things from the sugar buzz. lol.

I adore the expression on his face, and the use of natural lighting here is very clever. He's got beautiful eyes.

Littlest Spectator
by JRalston

Comment by Axleuk:
Beautiful shot with a great use of the black and white. I like this image a lot.

Littlest Spectator
by JRalston

Comment by emily212:
cute.

Littlest Spectator
by JRalston

Comment by pamelasue:
good B/W conversion

Dirty Fingernails
by JRalston

Comment by Tygerr:
Interesting study. Maybe slightly different lighting (more raking) could have emphasised the difference between the textures of young and old better.

Dirty Fingernails
by JRalston

Comment by Skip:
nicely done. love the sentiment.

Dirty Fingernails
by JRalston

Comment by jjstager2:
I really like the composition and the lighting of this shot. I am upset with myself because I find the dirtiness of the child's fingernails and wrist creases to be bothering me.

Dirty Fingernails
by JRalston

Comment by happyvalentine:
sincere