C&C on portrait

[ckort]

This photo wasn't planned or posed, I was just shooting while the kids were blowing bubbles. But I think I would like to print this one...is it worthy? What are your thoughts?

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8001_edited-1.jpg

[Kid Colgan]

Nice shot. Very worthy of printing. What kit did u use and how much pp?

[TsPoet]

Terrific Catch.
I wonder about cropping it just above the green bottle and at the waist - just because I don't like the green bottle. I'm also not sure about chopping off his toes.
It might be perfect as-is, though - it's a great shot. I'd just try it and see how it looks cropped a wee bit.

Sue

[ckort]

Nice shot. Very worthy of printing. What kit did u use and how much pp?

Thanks Kid Colgan. I used the 55-250mm lens. For PP I did some levels adj. and some sharpening. Then did some skin softening on his face (it was quite dirty) and cloned out several water spots on his shorts.

Terrific Catch.
I wonder about cropping it just above the green bottle and at the waist - just because I don't like the green bottle. I'm also not sure about chopping off his toes.
It might be perfect as-is, though - it's a great shot. I'd just try it and see how it looks cropped a wee bit.

Sue

Thank you TsPoet! I tried a few different crops including cropping out the green bottle. But that chopped off his left hand and didn't look quite right. So I left it the way it is and I think it works. Now I wonder if I should maybe darken the backround a little?

[ckort]

While we're at it, I just finished proccessing this one and may want a print as well. I know the lighting could be better but not sure how to do that in post, any suggestions?

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8183_edited-1.jpg

[powerslave]

Wow, both the shots are REALLY good. Personally would reduce saturation a touch.. but nothing wrong the way they are.

[Skrim17]

I like them both as well, while I can live wit the saturation they seem just a pinch warm. I would either tone down the oranges, or lower the temp.

[ckort]

Thank you for the compliments! Can PS give them haircuts? :lol:

[hawkeye60]

Well there's always cloning...

[andrepaul]

the second one especially is great, i would suggest a tighter crop though, even if only the blown sky.

[rcfury]

Great job on the picture.. The very bright sky keeps the eye to the sky instead of the subject.. I would just crop out the sky all together. Hope you don't mind, thought id show you. Notice how your eye want to follow the log to the beautiful subject...

[buurin]

Terrific Catch.
I wonder about cropping it just above the green bottle and at the waist - just because I don't like the green bottle. I'm also not sure about chopping off his toes.
It might be perfect as-is, though - it's a great shot. I'd just try it and see how it looks cropped a wee bit.

Sue

If you crop the bottle, you'll crop his hand. I think cloning the bottle out is best.

As for the PP on his face, I feel like you've lost the texture of his skin -- remind me of a glamour edit.

The photo looks kind of HDRish (perhaps its just the saturation).

I still think both shots are good and printable... I assume the intent is for personal use and looking back at these photos years down the road I think they will still be enjoyed.

Oh and in #2, I completely agree with the crop. I never like the fake borders -- but it does give you an idea how it will look framed.

[ckort]

Thank you everyone! I appreciate all the input and compliments. I like the crop in photo #2, didn't even occur to me. And cropping out the bottle in #1 definitely looks better. I will play around with these a little more, thanks again ;).

[ckort]

OK I'll throw one more in here for a good laugh...this one I may frame and keep it hidden until they're teenagers and bring it out for embarassment purposes only :lol::lol::lol:

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8089_edited-1.jpg

[skylark_sings]

So cute!
I agree that the first one looks better without the green bottle.
Second photo is simply beautiful! I love the previous poster's crop along the log. Works very well.

[WaFp]

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8001_edited-1.jpg

bw!

LOVE IT!!!