4 year old daughter picture

[joekr]

I don't post too often, but I am looking for feedback. I'm very critical of my shots and I believe this is one of my better ones. As I learn more on the technical side w/ my 10d, I believe my shots are improving w/ the number of shots going down and the number of good shots out of those taken going up.

I'll let you guys decide....any input appreciated!!!

http://home.rochester.rr.com/jk1111/flower.jpg

[Andy_T]

Joe,

she's precious!!!

Not just that she's cute, but obviously she likes having her photo taken by you.

I think you'll have a hard time with such a good looking daughter once she turns 13 ... :roll:

Best regards,
Andy

[Daytripper]

Joekr,

Its a gorgeous pose, and I really like the even lighting on her face - the overall tonality is great as well.

I find the buildings in the background distracting though - after looking over her face my eye keeps getting drawn to the strong vertical lines and the reddish patch on the right.

I would like to see another version that downplays the buildings - either darken / desaturate them a bit in photoshop or recrop to eliminate some of the distraction. I would also try cropping a little closer at the bottom so that her arm touches the bottom edge - this would give the eye an entry point back into the image that would help to make her face the focal point.

Hope this is helpful,
Pete

[Belmondo]

I'm in love. What a cutie!

I wouldn't do anything to this picture. I would try to tighten up the depth of field the next time I took a similar shot. That would obscure the background a little more. Everything else is fine.

[Daytripper]

I hope you don't mind, but I absolutely couldn't resist trying a quick tweak and crop on this ....
http://www.pbase.com/image/33147889/original.jpg

[Andy_T]

Joe,

it's perfect!

hard to believe that she is only 4 years old.

Best regards,
Andy

[joekr]

thanks guys! daytripper, the change really made a difference! The change is not a problem!