Ranunculus Acris
by russi

Comment by asmithphotos:
nice

Ranunculus Acris
by russi

Comment by rickhd13:
I think this would have been more dramatic with a darker background.

Ranunculus Acris
by russi

Comment by dahkota:
I like this because of the juxtaposition. Think it adds. Title a little lame but so is mine. :) 7

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by Artyste:
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

I laughed. What a great candid moment, especially for a studio photo.

Composition/Content

The composition is wonderful, giving us a full view of the boy's antics and body language. The choice of model is a good one, very expressive, open to the camera, and has a great presence.

Background

Perfect studio background, very well lit.

Camera Work/Technical

This is where I have a little problem. The lighting on the boy is fighting with the lighting on the background. His face and hands are just on this side of being blown-out, and while the effect is certainly not bad.. I find it to be just a little too much given where the lighting on the background is. However, it also brings out the eyes a *lot*, so it's kind of catch 22. For me though, it's a little too harsh. On the other technical aspects, you've pretty much nailed things.

Digital Processing

Your layers work seems very good, I don't detect a hint of any artifacts from any of that. I don't know what softlogt is, but the sharpening is fantastic.

Fits the Challenge

Almost to a tee. The one issue that voters may have had is the candid aspect of it. Many were probably looking more for poses and setups, so that *may* have hurt.. but 13th place shows that you appealed more than you didn't, so good job.

My Opinion of the Photo

A little less harshness on the facial lighting would have made this a true classic for me. One of the funniest expressions I've seen on a child, and a great capture for him, his family, and for future memories.

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by kiwiness:
This deserved a much higher placing. 113th is almost insulting for this image.

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by russi:
Thank you for the comments. I was hoping for a better score, like 6.2ish. Most of my photgraph pal´s said the same. But ok, it is a bit overepxosed on right configuret display and that was also the plan. You win some or loose some. PPL did not like it in that way, it's as I think Europa vs USA in this matter :D

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by Arti-Elvi:
Place 113 out of 197? I was expecting to see this one back in the top 10 or at least in the top 20. It's one of the best portraits I've seen in this challenge and also one of my favorites. Too bad it didn't get a better score.

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by yanko:
Incredibly underrated, IMO.

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by Arti-Elvi:
My favorite so far. Like this one.

Blowfinger
by russi

Comment by hanneke:
Sweet! nice colors and his eyes are great!