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My best mate's kid

Postby Geoff on Fri May 07, 2010 9:14 pm

I was catching up with my best mate last weekend and I (of course) had my camera with me. I whipped the camera out and managed to get this candid of his daughter. A little bit of PP applied, but the light was nice and I feel this is a 'keeper'. :) Comments/critique welcomed:

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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby TC on Fri May 07, 2010 9:38 pm

It's a very beautiful photo.
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby PiroStitch on Fri May 07, 2010 10:06 pm

Cute kid, but I'd be tempted to remove the vignette and do a bit more curve manipulation to increase the contrast. Her eyes are brilliant and just needs an extra push to make them stand out more.
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby Big V on Sat May 08, 2010 1:26 pm

It is a keeper...
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby biggerry on Sat May 08, 2010 5:24 pm

but I'd be tempted to remove the vignette and do a bit more curve manipulation to increase the contrast


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the vignetting is way too noticeable imo, even just scaling it back would make a difference..I also agree with just a little more contrast, its also a great expression and thats the key to making this work, everything else after that is 'peas and carrots''. Whilst not a composition or PP aspect, my first thought was 'is she wearing lippie?' :rotfl2:
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby surenj on Sat May 08, 2010 5:27 pm

I would just BW this (to remove lipstick as Gerry has pointed out) or Add a WHITE vignette to liven it up a little.
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby Geoff on Sat May 08, 2010 6:56 pm

Thanks guys. Constructive and valued feedback.
As this was very much a quick candid...I have purposely vignetted (dark) the edges as to hide her Dad's hands as they just didn't look right there. She's not wearing lipstick at all. The suggestion of a white vignette could definitely work and I will give it a go when I can and re post. Thanks again guys.
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby biggerry on Sat May 08, 2010 7:00 pm

She's not wearing lipstick at all


wow - gonna be lots a jealous ladies out there :up:
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby Alex on Sat May 08, 2010 8:33 pm

Geoff,

I wouldn't worry about doing too much with this photo.

You've managed to capture an outstanding portrait of a beautiful child. This photo will be a timeless memory.

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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby aim54x on Sat May 08, 2010 10:48 pm

Beautiful image, def a keeper, cant wait to see that white vignette version!
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Re: My best mate's kid

Postby sirhc55 on Sun May 09, 2010 1:29 pm

Most certainly a very nice photo. The lighter vignette is the way to go and, if possible, clone out the blue(?) patch on the left hand side of the photo.
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