C & C 6 yr old picking apples

[sbernst]

Comments and criticism welcome. This is a picture of my 6 year old daughter out picking apples this afternoon.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff226/bernstein327/Aurora%20bat%20mitzvah/racheltreesb.jpg

[Glenn NK]

That's a nice shot of a very pretty girl in a tranquil pose.

The shiny leaves tend to distract from the effect (at least IMO). A polarizing filter will remove most if not all of the reflections from foliage without mucking up your primary subject.

I think the composition is good.

[ipschoser1]

You've certainly got a pretty little model to practice your portrait technique on.

As for the photo, it leaves me wondering what she's looking at/doing. That's distracting, IMHO. I'd prefer to see a pose used in conjunction with the setting or other objects (favorite pet, doll, etc) that elaborate on her as a person. You know, tell the story... If you do, I bet the photo will be of much more value to your family down the road. My 02, YMMV.

[CelticRavenVA]

Actually leaving I'll disagree, having mystery or leaving open to viewer imagination is a good thing sometimes. I actually like the setup for the photo, her face needs some fill flash, and the leaves in the background I agree are distracting. In post process I would warm the photo up a little bit.

[kevindar]

very nice image

[dennytang]

If you didn't tell me, I wouldn't have know she was there to pick apples. Perhaps have her hold and inspect the apple for worms.

I would also put her hair behind her ears because the hair is taking over half of her face.

You also have reflections on the leaves. Did you try using a polarizing filter to remove it?