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T-Roc
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 17:20
This is the first time I've ever attached an image to a forum. I took these pictures at my mom's 4th of July picnic using my 350D and all auto. Comments are welcome. By the way.... this forum rocks!!
eastcoast909
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 17:53
Keep the pictures coming.

I like both of these.

The first is sort of a snapshot that she probably was not happy that you took, but these work very well for family gatherings and for conversation pieces in later years.http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif

The second is quite a nice portrait. Older people have such character in their faces.http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

It is very well exposed and it is sharp. I like sharp but some people prefer a softer focus for a portrait. It all boils down to personal preference.
Airedale1
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:28
Welcome to the forum! I too like them both, especially the vibrant colors of the 1st.
Croasdail
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:40
First - welcome to the forum. They look great. It looks like she is about to kick you @$$, but most people dont love being shot eating... but that never stopped me either. Great family stuff and absolutely not looking like average snapshots.
T-Roc
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:46
First - welcome to the forum. They look great. It looks like she is about to kick you @$$, but most people dont love being shot eating... but that never stopped me either. Great family stuff and absolutely not looking like average snapshots.

Thanks for the comments and the welcome! :) You're right about her wanting to kick my butt!! She was really unhappy :evil: when I took that shot but I was pleased with the way it turned out. These two ladies have been best friends with my mom for over 30 years.
T-Roc
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:50
Welcome to the forum! I too like them both, especially the vibrant colors of the 1st.

Thank you for your comments :o and the welcome.
T-Roc
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:53
Keep the pictures coming.

I like both of these.

The first is sort of a snapshot that she probably was not happy that you took, but these work very well for family gatherings and for conversation pieces in later years.http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif

The second is quite a nice portrait. Older people have such character in their faces.http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

It is very well exposed and it is sharp. I like sharp but some people prefer a softer focus for a portrait. It all boils down to personal preference.

Thanks for your comments. I also like the sharpness in most portraits. These ladies have been friends with my mom for over 30 years. And the first lady was definetely not happy when I took that picture. :lol:
skade
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 02:58
Love these shots! Especially the first one! Welcome to the forum!
wareseeker
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 07:47
very good shots. But the first one is a little dark, flashing it up a bit.
Andy_T
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 08:55
Welcome to the forum :D

I like both pictures, but the first one is my favourite.
For some reasons I like everything in it, the colours, the reflection in the glasses, and its livelihood.

Contrary to her not liking you to take the shot at that moment, I think she will definitely like it if you show it to her :D

Also, I think both of them have aged gracefully ... and you brought it out well.

Best regards,
Andy
lisa1969
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 17:30
I love the first one! She does look like shes gonna kick your a$$! I LOVE IT! great capture!
lisa1969
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 17:39
Also wanted to add that brightening it up a bit would be an easy fix in Photoshop! I really really like that first pic!