wrong side of the tracks

wrong side of the tracks · 07:46 PM

I took my stepdaughters senior pics and she wanted one by the tracks. I didn't think too much of the idea but it turned out rather well....Bob

**distorted_vision** · 11-26-2007, 07:57 PM

yer,. thats a really well composed photo.. i really like it.. great work

anthropas · 11-27-2007, 02:52 PM

Hi Robert,

I like the picture as well, but I was thinking there is quite a lot of background in the shot and she seems pretty far away. I think one of her standing or sitting in the middle of the tracks done close up just showing the tracks going into the distrance would make a great shot. My eyes don't really know where to go in the picture, they keep straying down to her boot ont he track or the sign in the far left of the frame, neither of which are important. Also, the daylight seems a bit harsh. You're on the right track though!!! (pun intended)

Anthropas

fredw · 11-27-2007, 07:03 PM

I was thinking leaving her where she is, going vertical, and taking the picture from the middle of the tracks.

G M Fude · 11-28-2007, 02:52 AM

It did turn out well and is an interesting compostion for a portrait. Is she also a dab hand with a camera like you Robert?

robert · 11-28-2007, 04:19 AM

No Steve but she is a very good natural model....Bob

robert · 11-28-2007, 04:21 AM

A natural...Bob

Last edited by robert; 01-06-2008 at 07:14 PM.

robert · 11-28-2007, 04:24 AM

one more...Bob

bc_the_path · 11-28-2007, 05:57 AM

"The blue" is very nice. It might have been even better with the hands, I think.

daacon · 11-28-2007, 06:04 AM

Very nice Bob - she does seem to have a good relationship with the lens - well done.

JCSullivan · 11-28-2007, 06:26 AM

Robert, please don't take offence to my comments.

As a post The first and Red are quite good. The red would have been perfect but her red top blends-in too much with the harvester/machine.

The blue, perhaps as a result of resizing, gives her teeth an odd look. It could be the shine.

The first shot is quite nice as a casual portrait. I would go as already suggested, portrait mode and a tighter crop.

She's a very beautiful girl and looks like a easy-goin individual.

vievetrick · 11-28-2007, 06:50 AM

I will add my $.02. Again (boy are we all so nice

trying not to offend) I like the shots but when I think of senior pictures I really think we should see a much closer shot or maybe the senior is the main subject with the background there but not pulling you to far away from the subject. I like all the shots but I think tighter shots will help. You can incorporate the background but maybe a little more creatively (worst speller worning

) There are a bunch of senior shots always showing up in DPreview Lighting section. if you haven't take a gander and maybe help turn the creative juices. Again just my $.02 I really like the one with the blue shirt but agree it needs so PP work. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

Mike Cash · 11-28-2007, 07:27 AM

You have something others of us would kill for.....a model who is cooperative, readily available, and photogenic. Like so much of the rest of life, willingness and showing up counts for a lot.

Whatever other wonderful qualities she no doubt possesses as a human being, she also possesses a willingness to pose for her picture. That's a very valuable asset for practicing portrait photography. So make good use of it by also doing some work with the photos more tightly composed around her and go ahead and crank that camera up into portrait orientation.

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robert Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 336 Original Poster	one more...Bob Last edited by robert; 01-06-2008 at 07:14 PM.

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11-26-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	yer,. thats a really well composed photo.. i really like it.. great work

11-27-2007, 02:52 PM	#3
anthropas Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 56	Hi Robert, I like the picture as well, but I was thinking there is quite a lot of background in the shot and she seems pretty far away. I think one of her standing or sitting in the middle of the tracks done close up just showing the tracks going into the distrance would make a great shot. My eyes don't really know where to go in the picture, they keep straying down to her boot ont he track or the sign in the far left of the frame, neither of which are important. Also, the daylight seems a bit harsh. You're on the right track though!!! (pun intended) Anthropas

11-27-2007, 07:03 PM	#4
fredw Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 21	I was thinking leaving her where she is, going vertical, and taking the picture from the middle of the tracks.

11-28-2007, 02:52 AM	#5
G M Fude Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 439	It did turn out well and is an interesting compostion for a portrait. Is she also a dab hand with a camera like you Robert?

11-28-2007, 04:19 AM	#6
robert Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 336 Original Poster	No Steve but she is a very good natural model....Bob

11-28-2007, 04:21 AM	#7
robert Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 336 Original Poster	A natural...Bob Last edited by robert; 01-06-2008 at 07:14 PM.

11-28-2007, 05:57 AM	#9
bc_the_path Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ankara, Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 401	"The blue" is very nice. It might have been even better with the hands, I think.

11-28-2007, 06:04 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Very nice Bob - she does seem to have a good relationship with the lens - well done.

11-28-2007, 06:26 AM	#11
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Robert, please don't take offence to my comments. As a post The first and Red are quite good. The red would have been perfect but her red top blends-in too much with the harvester/machine. The blue, perhaps as a result of resizing, gives her teeth an odd look. It could be the shine. The first shot is quite nice as a casual portrait. I would go as already suggested, portrait mode and a tighter crop. She's a very beautiful girl and looks like a easy-goin individual.

11-28-2007, 06:50 AM	#12
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	I will add my $.02. Again (boy are we all so nice trying not to offend) I like the shots but when I think of senior pictures I really think we should see a much closer shot or maybe the senior is the main subject with the background there but not pulling you to far away from the subject. I like all the shots but I think tighter shots will help. You can incorporate the background but maybe a little more creatively (worst speller worning ) There are a bunch of senior shots always showing up in DPreview Lighting section. if you haven't take a gander and maybe help turn the creative juices. Again just my $.02 I really like the one with the blue shirt but agree it needs so PP work. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

11-28-2007, 07:27 AM	#13
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	You have something others of us would kill for.....a model who is cooperative, readily available, and photogenic. Like so much of the rest of life, willingness and showing up counts for a lot. Whatever other wonderful qualities she no doubt possesses as a human being, she also possesses a willingness to pose for her picture. That's a very valuable asset for practicing portrait photography. So make good use of it by also doing some work with the photos more tightly composed around her and go ahead and crank that camera up into portrait orientation.