Holiday Trimmings
by OneSweetSin

Comment by timmi:
You got many shapes, but they don't really make the image any better. You could have picked one of the ornaments and explore that in more depth. Simplify. The colours are nice, but your photo is a bit pixelated. The snow looks greish blue (if that's a snow). Also the crop is a bit too tight. Give your object more breathing space.

One Healthy But SILLY Kid
by OneSweetSin

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

Hi Anna...

I'm not really sure where to start on a critique. You definitely meet the challenge. There's no doubt about that. Your son is obviously very cooperative when it comes to posing for your work :)

I think I may have discovered a tidbit today that may offer you something to think about. I read LensWork magazine cover to cover with the release of each new issue. I find a lot of creative inspiration within it's pages. This month, the editor wrote a short article about things he has learned during his 34 year career. This particular jewel was actually credited to another photographer:

"It is easy to make a photo of someone and call it a portrait. The difficulty lies in making a picture than makes the viewer care about a stranger."

When you think about what this says, it does definitely offer some opportunity when it comes to doing portraits that will be offered for viewing to the general public. This photo is cute for sure. How can you make it draw emotion from someone who doesn't know the subject? If you find an answer, please share with me :) It's a tough one...

John Setzler

Holiday Trimmings
by OneSweetSin

Comment by wkmen:
shape not really most important aspect

Holiday Trimmings
by OneSweetSin

Comment by EL-ROI:
Cropped too tightly. Slightly oversharpened.
Nice holiday theme!

On the Shy Side
by OneSweetSin

Comment by karmat:
I think a really bright red or pink lipstick would have helped this to have more *punch*

On the Shy Side
by OneSweetSin

Comment by muckpond:
i don't like the desaturated color, and the focus is a bit too soft for my liking.

One Healthy But SILLY Kid
by OneSweetSin

Comment by Imagineer:
Beyond the humourous expression there is little of interest here for me. I totally understand your devotion and gratitude, therefore fitting the challenge, but for me it needs to be a more interesting shot.

The flash lighting is flat, causing unwanted shadow and the colours are a bit washed out.

One Healthy But SILLY Kid
by OneSweetSin

Comment by Crafty Sue:
Yes let's be thankful for all our silly kids a good choice for thankful challenge

On the Shy Side
by OneSweetSin

Comment by emorgan49:
This is lovely - however the fabric at the neck lloks like a hand grabbing her throat at first glance - see how it looks like craggy old fingers? If you could change the color of that fabric post challenge you will have a stunning portrait.

One Healthy But SILLY Kid
by OneSweetSin

Comment by moodville:
It's not a bad portrait, it captures the silliness that your title suggests. No shadows on the face, although slightly soft, the lighting is ok.