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Jessica · 10:06 AM

I just recently got this lens, and I'm also trying to get more into portrait work. I asked my friend at work if his daughter would be willing to do some modeling for me. We spent 1-2 hours doing a number of shots. This is one of my favorites from the shoot. I hope you like it. So far I'm VERY pleased with this DA-70 LTD.

Todd Adamson · 06-04-2011, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

It's a good shot, sharp and well-composed; pretty model. It's a very typical senior pose (I suppose for a reason), but you've executed it quite nicely. I think your perspective is perfect here. To be nit-picky, I don't love the arrangement of her fingers under her chin, but she looks relaxed enough that it didn't grab my attention straight off.

On the processing, a few subtle things will help this:

1. The dark thing on her lip. If it's a scar or birthmark, of course, I'd leave it. But if it's a cold sore or something temporary, it would be easy to retouch.

2. The green/yellow tint from the grass could be removed. It's not bad, most non-photographers would never notice it, but I'd remove it.

3. Finally, our eyes tend to go to the brightest spot in an image, and I'd prefer that to be her face rather than her legs. You could burn in the legs, or dodge the face. I'd do a little bit of both.

**eccs19** · 06-04-2011, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Todd Adamson

It's a good shot, sharp and well-composed; pretty model. It's a very typical senior pose (I suppose for a reason), but you've executed it quite nicely. I think your perspective is perfect here. To be nit-picky, I don't love the arrangement of her fingers under her chin, but she looks relaxed enough that it didn't grab my attention straight off.

On the processing, a few subtle things will help this:

1. The dark thing on her lip. If it's a scar or birthmark, of course, I'd leave it. But if it's a cold sore or something temporary, it would be easy to retouch.

2. The green/yellow tint from the grass could be removed. It's not bad, most non-photographers would never notice it, but I'd remove it.

3. Finally, our eyes tend to go to the brightest spot in an image, and I'd prefer that to be her face rather than her legs. You could burn in the legs, or dodge the face. I'd do a little bit of both.

Thanks for the great input. The thing on her lip is a scar. She was attacked by a dog about a month ago. She wanted it left. Great tips for the grass and the burning / dodging. I'll have a look at that.

the swede · 06-05-2011, 12:18 AM

Very nice portrait! I love it.

Todd posted some great tips above.

But i think this picture has personalty, a enthusiast/amateur photography with pro sprinkles on top

"Grey card corrected" or " WB correct" images can get boring after a while imho. We see them everywhere all the time, its the modern way today.

Personaly i like the warm and lush tones of the grass and the lighting, and how it reflects on her skin!

Those eyes draw the most attention, for me.

krypticide · 06-05-2011, 01:00 AM

Nicely colored! Well, at least to my color-blind eyes...

Sent from my EVO 4G with CM7

**eccs19** · 06-05-2011, 05:51 AM

Thanks to everyone for the comments. It's forums like this that make us amateurs / enthusiasts better.

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06-04-2011, 10:20 AM - 1 Like	#2
Todd Adamson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 722	It's a good shot, sharp and well-composed; pretty model. It's a very typical senior pose (I suppose for a reason), but you've executed it quite nicely. I think your perspective is perfect here. To be nit-picky, I don't love the arrangement of her fingers under her chin, but she looks relaxed enough that it didn't grab my attention straight off. On the processing, a few subtle things will help this: 1. The dark thing on her lip. If it's a scar or birthmark, of course, I'd leave it. But if it's a cold sore or something temporary, it would be easy to retouch. 2. The green/yellow tint from the grass could be removed. It's not bad, most non-photographers would never notice it, but I'd remove it. 3. Finally, our eyes tend to go to the brightest spot in an image, and I'd prefer that to be her face rather than her legs. You could burn in the legs, or dodge the face. I'd do a little bit of both.

06-04-2011, 10:50 AM	#3
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	Originally posted by Todd Adamson It's a good shot, sharp and well-composed; pretty model. It's a very typical senior pose (I suppose for a reason), but you've executed it quite nicely. I think your perspective is perfect here. To be nit-picky, I don't love the arrangement of her fingers under her chin, but she looks relaxed enough that it didn't grab my attention straight off. On the processing, a few subtle things will help this: 1. The dark thing on her lip. If it's a scar or birthmark, of course, I'd leave it. But if it's a cold sore or something temporary, it would be easy to retouch. 2. The green/yellow tint from the grass could be removed. It's not bad, most non-photographers would never notice it, but I'd remove it. 3. Finally, our eyes tend to go to the brightest spot in an image, and I'd prefer that to be her face rather than her legs. You could burn in the legs, or dodge the face. I'd do a little bit of both. Thanks for the great input. The thing on her lip is a scar. She was attacked by a dog about a month ago. She wanted it left. Great tips for the grass and the burning / dodging. I'll have a look at that.

06-05-2011, 12:18 AM	#4
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Very nice portrait! I love it. Todd posted some great tips above. But i think this picture has personalty, a enthusiast/amateur photography with pro sprinkles on top "Grey card corrected" or " WB correct" images can get boring after a while imho. We see them everywhere all the time, its the modern way today. Personaly i like the warm and lush tones of the grass and the lighting, and how it reflects on her skin! Those eyes draw the most attention, for me.

06-05-2011, 01:00 AM	#5
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Nicely colored! Well, at least to my color-blind eyes... Sent from my EVO 4G with CM7

06-05-2011, 05:51 AM	#6
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	Thanks to everyone for the comments. It's forums like this that make us amateurs / enthusiasts better.