People Happy smile

vikingo · 06-15-2010, 06:35 AM

Just loved her smile

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Adam · 06-15-2010, 09:32 AM

Great shot! Voted

K-9 · 06-21-2010, 05:21 AM

The little green and blue spots behind her are distracting. Overall, a very cold, dull lighting to her face.

JesseDavis · 06-21-2010, 05:40 AM

ditto K-9's comment. I do love her smile, but as a portrait it's not quite good. How was it lit?

vikingo · 06-21-2010, 08:15 PM

Natural light in fairly deep shade.
No PP has been done on the photo.

JesseDavis · 06-21-2010, 10:02 PM

you might try pushing the WB a bit warmer

**Ash** · 06-21-2010, 10:56 PM

With such a nice smile, you need to do it justice with some better quality lighting, even if through a window if you're not keen on supplemental lighting. Warm up the skin tones with a boost in temperature and get closer for a tighter frame.

clark · 06-26-2010, 09:24 PM

i guess she was squinting because she was staring into the sun?

vikingo · 06-27-2010, 07:38 AM

Great, but how did you do that?!!!!

clark · 06-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by vikingo

Great, but how did you do that?!!!!

all hand drawn...
wacom tablet and an hour to kill

clark · 06-29-2010, 11:25 AM

i'm sorry, i'm just bored and have nothing better to do with my time right now

had another play round with the proportions of the eyes, think I made them look a little more realistic, added a couple of reflections to the eyes too

I don't really know why I did this, I think I just want to show people what's possible in post with a bit of time

sir.b · 07-05-2010, 01:42 PM

all those PSed ones are a little creepy looking, sorry
i think the Original is just so natural, why mess with it
i do agree it feels cold, WB

Almost Paradise · 07-07-2010, 09:27 PM

I think it comes out a little dark, but ps could remedy this.

I think the angle is aggressive and if her head had been turned 5 to 10 degrees right it would have been a more interesting shot.

Eyes: those are her eyes when she smiles, I'd keep them as such.

Did you try a back and white to see if anything else comes forward?

clark · 07-08-2010, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by sir.b

all those PSed ones are a little creepy looking, sorry
i think the Original is just so natural, why mess with it
i do agree it feels cold, WBHidden content may not be quoted?[/HIDE]

just so we both know, these were done very quickly- so complete accuracy was not really high on my agenda...

just in case you think i'm bad at photoshop or something

the more I look at the original, the more I prefer it tbh

khaki8 · 07-08-2010, 10:49 AM

Very beautiful shot...great smile.

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06-15-2010, 06:35 AM	#1
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Happy smile Lens: Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f/4 Camera: PENTAX K-7 Photo Location: ECUADOR ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F6.7 Just loved her smile Attached Images

06-15-2010, 09:32 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Great shot! Voted Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-26-2010, 09:24 PM	#8
clark Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 301	i guess she was squinting because she was staring into the sun? Last edited by clark; 07-08-2010 at 04:36 AM.

06-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#11
clark Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 301	i'm sorry, i'm just bored and have nothing better to do with my time right now had another play round with the proportions of the eyes, think I made them look a little more realistic, added a couple of reflections to the eyes too I don't really know why I did this, I think I just want to show people what's possible in post with a bit of time Last edited by clark; 07-08-2010 at 02:29 AM.

06-21-2010, 05:21 AM	#3
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	The little green and blue spots behind her are distracting. Overall, a very cold, dull lighting to her face.

06-21-2010, 05:40 AM	#4
JesseDavis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yokohama Photos: Albums Posts: 180	ditto K-9's comment. I do love her smile, but as a portrait it's not quite good. How was it lit?

06-21-2010, 08:15 PM	#5
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134 Original Poster	Natural light in fairly deep shade. No PP has been done on the photo.

06-21-2010, 10:02 PM	#6
JesseDavis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yokohama Photos: Albums Posts: 180	you might try pushing the WB a bit warmer

06-21-2010, 10:56 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	With such a nice smile, you need to do it justice with some better quality lighting, even if through a window if you're not keen on supplemental lighting. Warm up the skin tones with a boost in temperature and get closer for a tighter frame.

06-27-2010, 07:38 AM	#9
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134 Original Poster	Great, but how did you do that?!!!!

06-27-2010, 10:43 AM	#10
clark Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 301	Originally posted by vikingo Great, but how did you do that?!!!! all hand drawn... wacom tablet and an hour to kill

07-05-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
sir.b Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	all those PSed ones are a little creepy looking, sorry i think the Original is just so natural, why mess with it i do agree it feels cold, WB

07-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#13
Almost Paradise New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	I think it comes out a little dark, but ps could remedy this. I think the angle is aggressive and if her head had been turned 5 to 10 degrees right it would have been a more interesting shot. Eyes: those are her eyes when she smiles, I'd keep them as such. Did you try a back and white to see if anything else comes forward?

07-08-2010, 04:36 AM	#14
clark Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 301	Originally posted by sir.b all those PSed ones are a little creepy looking, sorry i think the Original is just so natural, why mess with it i do agree it feels cold, WBHidden content may not be quoted?[/HIDE] just so we both know, these were done very quickly- so complete accuracy was not really high on my agenda... just in case you think i'm bad at photoshop or something the more I look at the original, the more I prefer it tbh

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07-08-2010, 10:49 AM	#15
khaki8 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: new york city Posts: 6	Very beautiful shot...great smile.