Model in the Making
by Katmystiry

Comment by Beach_mel:
Ditto what everyone else said. I would run curves on it and see if you could get rid of the bluish skin tone, warm it up a little. Aside from that it's precious!

Model in the Making
by Katmystiry

Comment by UNTITLED:
Very nice photo, this is one I probably would of overlooked since I tend to gravitate towards the landscapes. I like the composition alot.
The expression is great, you captured one of lifes finer moments. I disagree with Olddj's comments a little, I don't find the background distracting. Unless you're trying to emphasize the whisps of hair. I see the halo too, but probably wouldn't of noticed it myself.

Model in the Making
by Katmystiry

Comment by Jammur:
One of the better 'kid' pictures I've seen. Her expresion is very engaging, a factor which makes it interesting to me. Someone on the site uses a quote which says there are two people in every photo, the photographer and the viewer. That's an important thing to remember.
T&A (technical and artistic)is great, wouldn't change a thing.

Message edited by author 2005-11-04 17:09:01.

Another of my Favorite
by Katmystiry

Comment by jenesis:
So sweet! I love the little wind blown wisps and rosy cheeks. What a nice natural portrait. :-)

Model in the Making
by Katmystiry

Comment by olddj:
LOL, I am not the one supposed to be critiquing this, but I had to tell you that is one of my all time favorite little kids pictures!! That expression is SO darling, great capture. My critique would be there is a small halo effect behind the blue shirt I would clone out, or get rid of in some fashion, and the background behind the hair is a BIT distracting to me, as the whisps of hair seem to blend into it a little bit too much, otherwise - nice depth of view, like the contrast and feeling from this photo very much. Hope this helps/say something to you!

Jacque

Model in the Making
by Katmystiry

Comment by jenesis:
Hi Kat, first off this is an adorable look you captured and that's the most important part. :-) I would maybe think about boosting the contrasts and colors on this just a little bit and do a little bit of sharpening especially to the eyes. A layer of light dodging and burning might help with the contrast boost, nothing heavy just enough to show a little more dimension. The DOF is great, might try to brighten up the little girl and tone down the background just a bit so she's not competeing with it so much. Overall, this is really cute! :-)

Another of my Favorite
by Katmystiry

Comment by CalliopeKel:
she sure is.....lovely blushing skin tone. Little girls are just amazing...soft rolly polly powder puffs.

It Is All In Her Eyes
by Katmystiry

Comment by Katmystiry:
Just a follow up for those interested. This was my 2nd challenge here and I am so happy with the results. Ice is 8 yrs old, the blue cast came from me trying to boost her white in order to get the yellow cast out of her aged fur adjusting hue/saturation/brightness .. I did find a better way thanks to the comments I received here! Ice has a gold and blue eye and is VERY deaf .. which makes her extra special and spoiled. Thank you all for your comments, votes and help, they are truly appreciated.

It Is All In Her Eyes
by Katmystiry

Comment by philup:
Very pretty cat...great job on the picture..!

It Is All In Her Eyes
by Katmystiry

Comment by pcarpi:
white balance seems a bit off. Also, the shot looks underexposed. Cool looking eyes!