It's been a while...

[Reschsmooth]

...since I posted an image(s) for C&C. Whilst photos of Alex do not inspire much in the way of C&C, I am not too concerned as I like sharing them. Here are a couple from today.

C&C appreciated.

[Geoff]

Two beautiful poignant shots there Patrick, both of them you should be happy with!
If you're after a bit of a critique:

Image One:
Pro's - BEAUTIFUL contrast of him against the blue sky.
I personally like his eye direction, obviously looking at something/thinking about something that is about to invoke a smile/happy thought!

Cons - This seems to be a nice afternoon light (?) that's golden...his face looks a little TOO yellow to me which could easily be 'fixed' in PS, but obviously if you're happy with it and like that it reminds you of the 'golden hour' or time of day it was shot, it doesn't necessarily 'need' to be 'fixed'.

I'd like to see a little more fill on his face as the shadows from his hair are a little distracting.

Image 2:

Pro's - Eye contact is brilliant and I love the b&W conversion. The DOF is great as you've got some of his hair, all of his face and a bit of his jumper in focus, with the eyes and catchlights (awesome!) really sharp! Great!

Cons - I'm not sure about the landscape styled crop...I'm not sure if the darkness in the left hand side lends itself favourably to this shot, however others might think it helps frame him in the shot, and if I'm not wrong you've added a slight vignette to this (evident on top right and bottom right corners).

Thanks for sharing! He's growing - fast!

[PiroStitch]

The composition and crop works well with the second photo. It's a lot more intimate as it's really up close and personal and through the eye contact, it really draws you into him. Great work.

[Reschsmooth]

Thanks for the feedback, Geoff & Wayne

Geoff, the first photo was actually taken at about 1pm or so, so pretty harsh light. I actually bumped up the yellows as it filled in the shadows on Alex's face and arms a little.

[NeoTiger]

I really love #2... the eyes are just convey so much emotion.

[Wocka]

Wow, he's grown.

Nice shots Patrick.

[surenj]

Great shots Patrick...

The little fella's skin tones look a bit funny against the sky...kinda paleish.. Maybe less yellow?