A portrait using UWA

This was my first attempt on creating a portrait using an UWA lens and trying to make the background really an important part of the photo.

I am aware of my son's leg being too close to the edge of the frame (didn't see this at the time).

What else should I have done differently ? (keep in mind, I have no control over annoyed facial expression )

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nF5a​Tc

Look at the picture...do all their proportions look correct or are there problems like these http://www.bing.com …Angle+Portraits​&FORM=IGRE
WA distortions are a problem with portraits...use a longer lens or learn to use it creatively http://www.studioonash​oestring.com …r-portraits-too-tutorial/

Amamba wrote in post #16971094
(keep in mind, I have no control over annoyed facial expression)

:lol

I understand you were going for ultra wide portrait, but I would back up a bit and keep them closer to the center of the photo, or back up a bit further and zoom in a bit more, still keeping them in the center of the frame.

but not dead center, put them just off to the side.

In other words, I would think the goal of this kind of shot would lean more toward capturing them in the environment rather than capturing their faces/expressions.

Other than what you have mentioned, you appear to be standing on something looking down - I would have bent my knees a bit to lower the POV and but the kids higher against the background....better composition.

take the camera down a bit and get it from their eye level.. shooting from this angle makes the subjects appear small/weak....

OK, I'll get lower the next time & try not having them in dead center.

Backing up even more was not an option, as I already had my back against the railing.3

Thanks for the tips !

great setting...

Looks great!