Lens flare - CC appreciated

This was a test shoot for the model and she was not very confident and told me so from the begging... The styling, hair & make-up all done by the model. I was testing my new 70-200mm f/4 with out the IS and I am very happy with the results...also 1st time using the PWs(TT5) high speed sync out-doors. This was shot in ETTL mode with bare 580EXII held by BF.
Any suggestions & CC appreciated.
Tnx people!
P.S. I am aware of the harsh shadows on her face and body...She is happy with the images the way they are and i am not gonna clean them for now.

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I think the lens flare is just a little too big in the first two. I like soft haze of the image and I usually love flares I just think it's too big and in the wrong spot [RIGHT over the subject]. I think I would love 1,2,4,5 more if the they were a bit warmer.

#3 is my favorite. I love the colors in it. I find the flare in #1 and #2 to be a bit distracting. The photos are nice and the posing looks good too.

Thanx guys for the feedback!

Flare in first 2 is just too big and distracting for me.
#3 however is from different planet compared to rest of the series. DOF is good and I like her pose.
Maybe landscape would work better as it gives more space on right. Only thing that is bothering me is harsh shadows on her. Excellent location

3 is very nice and frankly, I really like 4 as well although I think you need to add some exposure to your model (maybe +1/3). Her pose there seems much more relaxed to me whereas it seems she can't figure out what to do with her hands in the others.

I'm a fan of the washed out flare look. Therefore, i really like the feel of #2. But I wish the flare was not a half moon. I also love the way her hair and arm is being kissed by the sun.

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Semmonka wrote in post #12068929
Flare in first 2 is just too big and distracting for me.
#3 however is from different planet compared to rest of the series. DOF is good and I like her pose.
Maybe landscape would work better as it gives more space on right. Only thing that is bothering me is harsh shadows on her. Excellent location

So true for No3....Don't know how to avoid those harsh shadows with bare speedlight & strong sun in the open...

namasste wrote in post #12069014
3 is very nice and frankly, I really like 4 as well although I think you need to add some exposure to your model (maybe +1/3). Her pose there seems much more relaxed to me whereas it seems she can't figure out what to do with her hands in the others.

Hmmm +1/3...also true!
Tnx

lhughey wrote in post #12069154
I'm a fan of the washed out flare look. Therefore, i really like the feel of #2. But I wish the flare was not a half moon. I also love the way her hair and arm is being kissed by the sun.

This was 1st time using my new 70-200mm and the flare is quite different from my usual 24-70mm...It could be, no? On the cam it didn't look so big, but on the big screen i was surprised...

Tnx every one for your time!
cheers!

IVOlution wrote in post #12095527
So true for No3....Don't know how to avoid those harsh shadows with bare speedlight & strong sun in the open...

Solution for ya. Ranger rx and big modifier

Semmonka wrote in post #12100602
Solution for ya. Ranger rx and big modifier

And this the 3rd time you are recommending this! hahaha
I am working on it :S

lovely model and great location as usual
wish all them like #3 with her feet bare, shallow dof

#3 is HANDS DOWN the winner for me, and im not saying that others arent on par with it as i like the lens flare affect, but i like to see it a bit more dominant with some fill flash, but #3 is just all around a great capture for my taste, the location is stellar.

Very nice series.

cool photos, just had to mention hairy thighs.

roman_t wrote in post #12101578
lovely model and great location as usual
wish all them like #3 with her feet bare, shallow dof

Tnx man!

aemravan wrote in post #12102515
#3 is HANDS DOWN the winner for me, and im not saying that others arent on par with it as i like the lens flare affect, but i like to see it a bit more dominant with some fill flash, but #3 is just all around a great capture for my
taste, the location is stellar.

Thank you and I agree on the feel flash...

1shot4u wrote in post #12102824
Very nice series.

Thank you

TomCross13 wrote in post #12107429
cool photos, just had to mention hairy thighs.

Thank you and here is some more from that session...

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