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pcasciola
23rd of January 2005 (Sun), 21:15
So, here I am shooting my son's football game with my 300mm f/4L. I turn around and my daughter is standing about 6 feet away from me, smiling for the camera for a change, so I figure this is my only chance. I can't switch lenses now. I think it came out pretty good considering. I just wish I didn't cut off the top of her head, but that's what 300mm will do to you when you are standing against a fence from 6 feet away. What do you think?

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rkoshy
23rd of January 2005 (Sun), 21:20
I like the shot... I think you captured the essence of the moment. I think that is an amazing/honest smile, which you can rarely hope for when they are ready for a shot.
Ballen Photo
23rd of January 2005 (Sun), 21:46
What do you think?


I'm thinking that 300mm F/4 makes a BEAUTIFUL portrait lens for head shots from 10 to 15 feet away. :shock:
I also think this is a pretty nice catch, albeit a skosh tight. :D
-Bruce
elbirth
23rd of January 2005 (Sun), 22:21
I don't know, the tightness of the shot is kinda cool, I think. Nice shot, and looks like a very nice lens as well
CyberDyneSystems
23rd of January 2005 (Sun), 22:24
Great shot!
Great looking kid :) And a very nice smile. Definately perfect timing ;)
RockSlut
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 00:21
lovely photo. I agree with the others, I like the framing. Your daughter has great eyes! You should be very proud.
c0ntr0lz
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 01:55
i think it looks like that
great shot
karusel
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 02:38
Really too bad you cut the top of the head... also, there is some blur because of camera shake, 1/320s is not fast enough... you should have knocked up ISO a bit.
NikonF4s
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 04:03
Right lens, Right time. Nothing wrong with this shot at all, well captured.
sheye
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 05:12
Gosh, she's gorgeous. I only pray my baby girl turns out ugly, I couldn't stand the stress...:p
Beautiful photo, no ifs or buts.
Sheye
dewmuw
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 05:47
Great shot - in the album for sure. Did you daughter like it?
CoolToolGuy
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 05:58
Great shot, great exposure - could a vertical shot have solved the problem?

Have Fun,
Hazza
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 06:02
Terrific shot and I agree totally about the eyes they are beautiful.
DionM
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 15:15
Excellent - maybe a portrait shot would have alleviated the cropping ... but hey hindsight is 20/20. Least you got a shot! :)
MT
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 16:55
I'm a fan of the cropping - or at least I do a fair amount the same way. Pretty girl, good capture.
Mills
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 17:06
I like it like everybody else. Essence of the moment. Great shot, you will love it forever.
mblanton
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 17:23
The eyes are so powerful that the top of the head is hardly noticeable.

Mike
pcasciola
24th of January 2005 (Mon), 22:03
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone. I think I'll try some more tight shots like this, but like rkoshy said, it's tough to get that honest smile, and that's what I liked best about this shot.
dobova
25th of January 2005 (Tue), 02:05
You never know, you just feel the right moment.
Lens ? Just a crop between you and the world...
And you got it. Very nice portrait pcasciola.
Cadwell
25th of January 2005 (Tue), 08:11
Nice "honest" candid. Lovely bokeh too :)
John Trogdon
25th of January 2005 (Tue), 08:18
You did capture a great smile. I love this lens for portraits. Backgrounds don't get much better than that either. Good job!
HJMinard
25th of January 2005 (Tue), 11:13
Very well done. You caught a nice moment and my eyes are drawn to hers (making the cropping irrelevant). Lovely girl.
iowahawkeye6
25th of January 2005 (Tue), 18:44
I think the crop on this photo is good. I would not change anything on this. Well done!