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The One Who Counts Most
The One Who Counts Most
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Challenge: Things that Count (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Location: Sylvan Lake Alberta
Date: Feb 9, 2010
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Children
Date Uploaded: Feb 9, 2010

portrait of my 13 week old daughter.
increased definition
increased saturation on eyes with dodge and burn
reduced overall saturation
adjusted histogram W0.92 G0.46

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02/27/2010 09:20:17 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Cute picture of your baby girl, I suspect she will have to get used to having her picture taken for challenges :-)

Lighting looks to be ambient, composition is pretty straightforward, your settings are fine for the subject. However the choice of blankie in b/w - and contrasting patterns with stripes in foreground and spots in background - lends a coldness to the shot which is at odds with how you feel about your child. A blanket in a warmer tone, even the archetypal soft pink for a little girl, would add both depth and warmth. A more colourful top on her (so long as it didn't have a busy pattern) may have helped too.

So overall a pleasant portrait, good technique, just think a little more in terms of the concept, what you a a proud/loving parent, want to convey to the viewer.

Keep up the good work and keep shooting!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/16/2010 03:22:03 PM
I love the intensity of the child's gaze but because of the black and white surroundings it has a very cold feel which seems at odds with the sentiment of your title.
02/10/2010 09:04:30 PM
white balance is a little off.
02/10/2010 01:50:07 PM
Beautiful photo


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