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mhrish · 10-09-2018, 05:23 PM

This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved.

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**PJ1** · 10-09-2018, 10:15 PM

I am no expert but I think the shot works well. Definitely a little cutie and caught at just the right moment. Nice little smile!

**Bruce Clark** · 10-10-2018, 06:06 AM

It looks a little dark on my monitor. I would consider lightening it up a bit especially around the face and towards the back of the head. Other wise pretty nice

mhrish · 10-11-2018, 05:00 PM

Thank you Brooke. My first edit was a color version and it looked ok, but this picture just seemed to be made for black and white. I appreciate the kind words and constructive criticism from everyone.

dan.a.nesheim · 10-07-2019, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by mhrish

just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose.

I think this looks good in BW. Composition is good, but her feet at cut to short I think, but I guess you had reason for it.
Contrast is good but i would prefer a little backlighting to frame her head a some more and create a distinctive separation between subject and background.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by mhrish

This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved.

that smile ! perfect lighting

ChristianRock · 10-23-2019, 01:41 PM

That smile makes for a very happy grandpa I'm sure

Great picture!

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-23-2019, 02:28 PM

Pose is good, that's always tough with a baby. Next time I'd try to fill the light up her forehead a bit, or try to do that in post. I think ti works well in black and white. She's a cutie!

taktoon · 10-30-2019, 02:13 PM

I really like the expression. But I am not unbiased as my son has 5 months. Children are awesome!

george2524 · 11-05-2019, 07:29 PM

It is hard to find fault with a great portrait of a beautiful baby! Absolutely fabulous image!

800rate · 11-24-2019, 02:18 PM

great smile

08amczb · 11-27-2019, 01:28 AM

Great image, just add a little light in PP to her face!

I would put the light a little higher or add a some fill light to make the same effect in camera.

**cg57** · 11-29-2019, 09:28 AM

wonderful! Great job on composition and lighting. Caught a beautiful smile, too!

Tale · 11-30-2019, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by mhrish

This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved.

Marvelous...I would crop a little bit from left, and I would prefer to include feet if possible... But it is for decades to admire...

**BigDave** · 12-02-2019, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by mhrish

This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved.

Nicely done! A great shot to use for embarrassment in 20 years or so!

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10-09-2018, 10:15 PM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	I am no expert but I think the shot works well. Definitely a little cutie and caught at just the right moment. Nice little smile!

10-10-2018, 06:06 AM	#3
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	It looks a little dark on my monitor. I would consider lightening it up a bit especially around the face and towards the back of the head. Other wise pretty nice

10-11-2018, 05:00 PM	#4
mhrish Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 84 Original Poster	Thank you Brooke. My first edit was a color version and it looked ok, but this picture just seemed to be made for black and white. I appreciate the kind words and constructive criticism from everyone.

10-07-2019, 01:27 PM	#5
dan.a.nesheim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 167	Originally posted by mhrish just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I think this looks good in BW. Composition is good, but her feet at cut to short I think, but I guess you had reason for it. Contrast is good but i would prefer a little backlighting to frame her head a some more and create a distinctive separation between subject and background.

10-23-2019, 12:58 AM	#6
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by mhrish This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved. that smile ! perfect lighting

10-23-2019, 01:41 PM	#7
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	That smile makes for a very happy grandpa I'm sure Great picture!

10-23-2019, 02:28 PM	#8
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Pose is good, that's always tough with a baby. Next time I'd try to fill the light up her forehead a bit, or try to do that in post. I think ti works well in black and white. She's a cutie!

10-30-2019, 02:13 PM	#9
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	I really like the expression. But I am not unbiased as my son has 5 months. Children are awesome!

11-05-2019, 07:29 PM	#10
george2524 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Coast USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	It is hard to find fault with a great portrait of a beautiful baby! Absolutely fabulous image!

11-24-2019, 02:18 PM	#11
800rate Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 252	great smile

11-27-2019, 01:28 AM	#12
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Great image, just add a little light in PP to her face! I would put the light a little higher or add a some fill light to make the same effect in camera.

11-29-2019, 09:28 AM	#13
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,134	wonderful! Great job on composition and lighting. Caught a beautiful smile, too!

11-30-2019, 04:18 AM	#14
Tale Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Novi Sad Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 263	Originally posted by mhrish This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved. Marvelous...I would crop a little bit from left, and I would prefer to include feet if possible... But it is for decades to admire...

12-02-2019, 06:26 PM	#15
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by mhrish This is a shot I took of my granddaughter. I just wanted to see what everyone thinks about the lighting, composition, and pose. I also welcome any suggestions on how it can be improved. Nicely done! A great shot to use for embarrassment in 20 years or so!

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