DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
Write comments

You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby bigsarg7 on Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:07 pm

Hello all, i really appreciate your CC on the photo of my hubby and I, and i've made the changes that were suggested with that photo to the photo's i had previously posted of my kids, i have then combined them into one image, which i love. i must say any photo with my kids in it i love, but any cc on how i can improve on this i would love to know. I am giving this to my mother in law for christmas so i want it to be perfect. thanks.

kristen

Image
2 x Fuji xt1,vg-xt1 grip, Fujinon xf 18-55mm 2.8-4, Fujinon xf 14mm, Fujinon 56mm 1.2.
User avatar
bigsarg7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 667
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:11 pm
Location: Goulburn Valley (Victoria, Australia)
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby surenj on Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:25 pm

Kristen,

Beautifully done!

I would increase the brightness in the 3rd child (on the right). Perhaps take the bag out of the #1's eyes. These are minor niggles.

Love the light, presentation and the mood created by these.
User avatar
surenj
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7197
Joined: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:21 pm
Location: Artarmon NSW
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby Bindii on Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:40 pm

Maybe its my monitor but I would definitely add a little more light (curves?) on all of them especially the last as they look a tad dark from here.. really good shots though your mother in law will love them! :)
The last thing I want to do is hurt you... but it's still on the list... ;)
User avatar
Bindii
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1895
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:28 pm
Location: Ormeau Hills Queensland
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby bigsarg7 on Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:44 pm

thanks surenj and bindii

i would love to fix the bags under my eldest daughters eye, but i have no idea how, i tried the smudge but it looked horrendous!! lol i will fiddle with the curves once i can figure out the bags issue!! but thanks for your tips!!
2 x Fuji xt1,vg-xt1 grip, Fujinon xf 18-55mm 2.8-4, Fujinon xf 14mm, Fujinon 56mm 1.2.
User avatar
bigsarg7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 667
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:11 pm
Location: Goulburn Valley (Victoria, Australia)
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby ATJ on Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:49 pm

I agree with Sue, these all appear underexposed on my (calibrated) monitor. The edges of all three children disappear into the background.

What software are you using for post processing? I use Lightroom and I would just bump up the Fill Light.
User avatar
ATJ
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3982
Joined: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:44 am
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby Wink on Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:29 pm

:agree:

The light on the 2 girls needs to be increased.
Adam.
MY PHOTOS
Allows Image Editing
User avatar
Wink
Senior Member
 
Posts: 911
Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:23 pm
Location: Seymour, VIC
Top

Re: You've seen me heres my lovelies!!

Postby surenj on Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:11 pm

Kristen, If you not sure how to get the correct contrast and bags under eyes etc, I am happy to help. Be warned that I have an uncalibrated monitor and my previous prints have come out looking too dark as well!! :roll:

The bags under eyes can be a difficult edit to do realistically. You will need to process with different exposures, then try to blend in PS. OR just use the same picture and use curves with different masks etc...
User avatar
surenj
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7197
Joined: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:21 pm
Location: Artarmon NSW
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2