No one will pose for me . . . - DPChallenge Forums

12/26/2002 05:18:00 PM · #1

Since I can't get anyone to pose and I won't be sitting for myself, If anybody feels like practicing their critiquing on this one, please do so.

Message edited by author 2002-12-26 22:38:48.

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/26/2002 05:22:52 PM · #2

Photosig does not allow direct linking of images.

Could you give us a web link to the page where the picture is posted, instead?

Thanks,
Terry

bamaster

Canon EOS-D30

12/26/2002 05:25:50 PM · #3

I'll host it. Here is the photo...

12/26/2002 05:27:44 PM · #4

tony, you have been my friend today. Thank you!

bamaster

Canon EOS-D30

12/26/2002 05:34:53 PM · #5

Originally posted by joanns:

tony, you have been my friend today. Thank you!

No prob. If you need someone to host a photo, just let me know.

Now let's get this party started!

Sonifo

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/26/2002 08:51:39 PM · #6

The banana is so cute. I like the picture, the look on his face is to serious for his age. The hair is to bright in that one area. Maybe less light or reflected light would be better. I would give it a 5.

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/26/2002 09:00:18 PM · #7

Originally posted by Sonifo:

If you like the banana you'll love this little bit of silliness.

//etrata.home.attbi.com/flash/banana.swf

As for the photograph, the composition is excellent... I think the light on the fair might be a little to hard, which I can overlook, as the line of light along the hair leads the viewer's eye into your subject's eye. Also there is a lack of light on the subject's right eye.

The most important thing missing from this shot is the child's personality. Simply, he looks bored, like, let's take this so I can get back to what I want to do. I'd like this a lot better if I felt like you captured his personality here, As it is, I'd give it a 5, maybe a 6.

Thanks for sharing!

-Terry

jab119

12/26/2002 09:12:45 PM · #8

arrrggggg...just when the nightmares stopped you post the Peanut butter jelly time link..... I may need therapy... lol

James

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Originally posted by Sonifo:
The banana is so cute. I like the picture, the look on his face is to serious for his age. The hair is to bright in that one area. Maybe less light or reflected light would be better. I would give it a 5.

If you like the banana you'll love this little bit of silliness.

//etrata.home.attbi.com/flash/banana.swf

As for the photograph, the composition is excellent... I think the light on the fair might be a little to hard, which I can overlook, as the line of light along the hair leads the viewer's eye into your subject's eye. Also there is a lack of light on the subject's right eye.

The most important thing missing from this shot is the child's personality. Simply, he looks bored, like, let's take this so I can get back to what I want to do. I'd like this a lot better if I felt like you captured his personality here, As it is, I'd give it a 5, maybe a 6.

Thanks for sharing!

-Terry

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

12/26/2002 09:21:28 PM · #9

composition and light are excellent!

but i find what makes or breaks these type of portraits for me is sharpness. if this was tack sharp it would really be a contenda.

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/26/2002 09:25:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by jab119:

arrrggggg...just when the nightmares stopped you post the Peanut butter jelly time link..... I may need therapy... lol

James

I got the song in my head as soon as I saw the dancing banana icon... I needed to share my pain. Besides, group therapy is cheaper!

-Terry

David Ey

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

12/26/2002 10:08:41 PM · #11

He looks as though he has lipstick on. Might be why the lad looks grumpy and the shot is in B/W. ie: looks un-natural

Message edited by author 2002-12-26 22:09:30.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

12/26/2002 10:38:18 PM · #12

Originally posted by David Ey:

He looks as though he has lipstick on. Might be why the lad looks grumpy and the shot is in B/W. ie: looks un-natural

LOL, nope, no lipstick. Matt is the smiliest child on the face of the earth so it was hard not to get a grin from him. I really appreciate these critiques. I have had this picture on PhotoSig for some time and really didn't get the critiques I needed.

Thank you all for being honest and helpful.

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

12/28/2002 10:24:19 AM · #13

The focus is an issue for me too. Hope you get another model in time.. I'd love to see more. :0)

carsten

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/28/2002 11:35:28 AM · #14

ItÂ´s not bad at all but I agree about the focus, For me itÂ´s more important that the black left part is too black. A white paper at left would probably had reflected the light just enough. I think the boy shows personality.

Message edited by author 2002-12-28 14:02:58.