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04/23/2005 06:08:57 PM · #1 |
Got this shot of my nephew this afternoon. I really, really like it.
Share anything that you've taken that is similar.. or.. feel free to comment :)
Message edited by author 2005-04-23 18:09:19.
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04/23/2005 06:20:00 PM · #2 |
did a similar thing a few months ago:
also my nephew
as for yours, I'd like to see a little more of the chin and maybe neck.
very nice expression |
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04/23/2005 06:23:00 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Gauti:
as for yours, I'd like to see a little more of the chin and maybe neck.
very nice expression |
Well, it's the eyes that are important for me, I've never been a huge fan of the "Head and Torso" method of portraiture.. but to each their own. I just like experimenting :)
I love the expression on your nephew. lol.
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04/23/2005 06:49:38 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Artyste:
Originally posted by Gauti:
as for yours, I'd like to see a little more of the chin and maybe neck.
very nice expression |
Well, it's the eyes that are important for me, I've never been a huge fan of the "Head and Torso" method of portraiture.. but to each their own. I just like experimenting :)
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well, of course, the eyes are #1,#2 and #3 in a portrait, mess up they focus on the eyes and the odds are that the portrait is useless. I'm, of course, aware of the exceptions, but those are general guidelines.
What I meant to say with my comment on the chin, is that the crop is so close to the chin that it's a bit bothersome. I think I'd be better crop more or show more, if you get my meaning. The curve of the chin touches the border of the photo and automaticly attracts my attention away from the expression and eyes which are it's strong features.
keep on experimenting, if you don't try out new things you don't know if they work. It's only bitspace anyway.
Yeah, I caught a nice expression on my nephew, he was in a playful mode that day. Unfortunately the light is a bit too hard and shadows too harsh, and fixing that is too much PS work for me.
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04/23/2005 07:50:38 PM · #5 |
I've got a few if someone cares to comment.
  
Tryiing some portraits. Don't know very well where to put the subject though. I find myself sometimes a bit lost. Any thoughts or rules to follow?
Message edited by author 2005-04-23 19:50:58.
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04/23/2005 08:01:27 PM · #6 |
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04/23/2005 08:07:43 PM · #7 |
I'm a fan of that technique... LOL ;o) I just wish I could get better at it!
        
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04/23/2005 08:12:25 PM · #8 |
 
 
Message edited by author 2005-04-23 20:15:01. |
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04/23/2005 08:14:30 PM · #9 |
love people pics.. they all look good in their own individual way..
i like the first pic but would crop out the sides also..
how do get pics into this discussion? |
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04/23/2005 08:30:56 PM · #10 |
This one is one of my favs, taken over the past Christmas holiday with my then new-to-me Zeiss 75mm Boitar. I really liked the narrow DoF.
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04/23/2005 08:59:54 PM · #11 |
Here's my daughter. I love the look of her eyes in this one....
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04/23/2005 09:00:10 PM · #12 |
Glen... I forgot to comment that your shot is adorable! I love the expression you captured. He really shows a sense of wonder in his eyes! Thanks for starting this thread; I love to see people candids like these! :o)
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04/23/2005 09:00:37 PM · #13 |
My Canon 50mm F1.4 is cool for this type of shot:
//www.pbase.com/jacko/samfaces
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04/23/2005 10:25:07 PM · #14 |
Nice candid, Glen. Here are a couple of my kids that I had taken, using the same technique.
The one of my son, is one of my favorites I've taken of him.
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04/23/2005 10:32:01 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by cbeller:
Nice candid, Glen. Here are a couple of my kids that I had taken, using the same technique. |
Hehe.. looks like I should take my own advice from my Critique Club comment about the chin ;) Of course, *NOW* I think I really like it that way.
Go figure :)
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04/24/2005 01:07:07 PM · #16 |
Cute kids,but your lens is not sharp at all ! |
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04/24/2005 01:37:41 PM · #17 |
Some good ones posted. I'm a fan, too. I prefer shooting outdoors though! Here are two of my recent ones.
 
Message edited by author 2005-04-24 14:18:37.
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04/24/2005 01:44:48 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Cute kids,but your lens is not sharp at all ! |
What's wrong with my lens(es)? I mean, I know I don't have L glass like you, but are they all so unsharp that you have to make a comment like that? I'm using a 50mm 1.8 and a 75-300 IS USM, and they both seem to do OK for me as well as the hundreds of other DPC users who use them and post similar pictures.
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04/24/2005 01:49:11 PM · #19 |
Huh,I was thinking you are going to smack me :-)
If you can't see it,I can't help you. |
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04/24/2005 01:54:53 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Huh,I was thinking you are going to smack me :-)
If you can't see it,I can't help you. |
I think I'll muddle through without your help, thanks anyway.
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04/24/2005 01:58:47 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Huh,I was thinking you are going to smack me :-)
If you can't see it,I can't help you. |
Most of those shots she posted are wonderfully sharp, especially where they need to be. The B&W has a very classic grainy feel to it that only adds to it, and the couple that are a little OOF seem that way because of movement.. and we all go through that while learning.
Instead of just making blanket statements, try actually *really* helping people by offering constructive criticism. "If you can't see it, I can't help you", is by far one of the most insulting things I've ever read on this website.
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04/24/2005 02:31:56 PM · #22 |
this is one of my personal favorites.
i know it's not really a portrait, but it was gonna be before he turned tail and ran away!! |
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04/24/2005 02:56:40 PM · #23 |
I know the dog isnt clear but this is taken in my bedroom next to the window.
Was going for the shadows.
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04/24/2005 03:12:32 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by Artyste:
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Huh,I was thinking you are going to smack me :-)
If you can't see it,I can't help you. |
Most of those shots she posted are wonderfully sharp, especially where they need to be. The B&W has a very classic grainy feel to it that only adds to it, and the couple that are a little OOF seem that way because of movement.. and we all go through that while learning.
Instead of just making blanket statements, try actually *really* helping people by offering constructive criticism. "If you can't see it, I can't help you", is by far one of the most insulting things I've ever read on this website. |
I didn't insult any person or style here,my comment was that THE LENS used on the portraits was not sharp!
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04/25/2005 11:28:22 PM · #25 |
Focus is not quite right, just recently got my Canon 50mm f/1.8II lens and have been experimenting with it.
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