Subtle smile from a Native Girl

learncanon · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

Hello people,

I just flew to Kuching, Sarawak for a holiday trip. One of the highlights was this place called Kampung Benuk, one of the oldest Bidayuh Longhouse in Kuching.

My target was to shoot the Natives there. This girl caught my eye behind the window. She has this innocent lovely look that I tot 'this could be an amazing shot that represents this place'

I really want to extract the most from this photo.
Here is the original photo unedited. So as u can see my photo above is heavily cropped.

iso 100 50mm f2.2 1/250
Canon 550D 50mm f1.8

After C&C from clubsnap.com, here is what I have come out with.

1)

My friend has recommended me to give more headroom so that it gives a feeling she is trapped behind the house.
2)

I feel that my image 1 has a tight crop give most image a compelling feeling. However my friend's suggestion has a point too. Which one do you prefer and why? Share your views so that I learn!

SimpleJack · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

Picture 1 I like better because you can see the window frame and it shows more of what is in the picture instead of just a open area with a kid in window.
Great picture to

ca7696 · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

i agree i like #1

Flo · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

Agree, crop the bottom and side from the first, leaving the building.it shows where she is.Then a little GND on her face.

pixidance · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

I like #1. You can still see the window and gives some context for story.

stayhumble · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

you want to portray this place as a confinement for kids?

great pictures btw, i like the first one most. it gives a more spirited vibe to the place. the other two make her look like shes in a refugee camp.

corkneyfonz · 9th of December 2010 (Thu)

The first image seems the strongest for me and puts her existence into context ie there are family photos and along with the blurred vegetation suggests that this is a side that tourists aren't supposed to see.

learncanon · 10th of December 2010 (Fri)

@ the 2 post above.

my poll is about the image labeled 1 and 2!

not the original unedited one. It seems like the original is actually better to your eyes to my surprise.

shopguy10 · 10th of December 2010 (Fri)

I like the unedited version but the girl gets a little lost in the darkness of the house. Image #1 is great! Her face is brighter and you can still see the character of the building. By keeping more of the image in #1 your eye is drawn around the picture and then to the girl. Nicely done!

nepali · 10th of December 2010 (Fri)

#2 for me!

swashbuckler · 10th of December 2010 (Fri)

#1 as her face is framed better.

View Poll Results: Which image do you prefer?
Image 1	14	53.85%
Image 2	12	46.15%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#3
ca7696 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 679 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl i agree i like #1

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#4
Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 43,862 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl Agree, crop the bottom and side from the first, leaving the building.it shows where she is.Then a little GND on her face. __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#5
pixidance Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 292 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl I like #1. You can still see the window and gives some context for story.

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#6
stayhumble User is banned from forums Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,328 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl you want to portray this place as a confinement for kids? great pictures btw, i like the first one most. it gives a more spirited vibe to the place. the other two make her look like shes in a refugee camp.

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#1
learncanon Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 160	Subtle smile from a Native Girl Hello people, I just flew to Kuching, Sarawak for a holiday trip. One of the highlights was this place called Kampung Benuk, one of the oldest Bidayuh Longhouse in Kuching. My target was to shoot the Natives there. This girl caught my eye behind the window. She has this innocent lovely look that I tot 'this could be an amazing shot that represents this place' I really want to extract the most from this photo. Here is the original photo unedited. So as u can see my photo above is heavily cropped. iso 100 50mm f2.2 1/250 Canon 550D 50mm f1.8 After C&C from clubsnap.com, here is what I have come out with. 1) My friend has recommended me to give more headroom so that it gives a feeling she is trapped behind the house. 2) I feel that my image 1 has a tight crop give most image a compelling feeling. However my friend's suggestion has a point too. Which one do you prefer and why? Share your views so that I learn!

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#2
SimpleJack Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 837 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl Picture 1 I like better because you can see the window frame and it shows more of what is in the picture instead of just a open area with a kid in window. Great picture to __________________ Canon PowerShot S100

9th of December 2010 (Thu)	#7
corkneyfonz Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,477 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl The first image seems the strongest for me and puts her existence into context ie there are family photos and along with the blurred vegetation suggests that this is a side that tourists aren't supposed to see. __________________ My Flickr

10th of December 2010 (Fri)	#8
learncanon Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 160	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl @ the 2 post above. my poll is about the image labeled 1 and 2! not the original unedited one. It seems like the original is actually better to your eyes to my surprise.

10th of December 2010 (Fri)	#9
shopguy10 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 58	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl I like the unedited version but the girl gets a little lost in the darkness of the house. Image #1 is great! Her face is brighter and you can still see the character of the building. By keeping more of the image in #1 your eye is drawn around the picture and then to the girl. Nicely done!

10th of December 2010 (Fri)	#10
nepali Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 935	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl #2 for me! __________________ [ Gears: 7D \| Sigma 30 ƒ/1.4 \| Canon 85 ƒ/1.8 \| 430EX ] [ Feedbacks: #1, #2 ]

10th of December 2010 (Fri)	#11
swashbuckler Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 51 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Subtle smile from a Native Girl #1 as her face is framed better. __________________ Canon XS \|\| 430EX II \|\| Tamron 18-270, EF 50 1.4, EF-S 55-250, Kit 15-55

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