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Mar 23, 2015 12:08 |  #1

My parents came in town to see my wife and daughter and maybe me... not sure about that last part... lol... for the last time until our baby is born in a month+. We went out to the beach to eat dinner and watch the sun set while my daughter played in the sand and water. BEAUTIFUL evening and SUPERB light! I don't know the last time my parents had a picture taken of them so I asked if they'd like one. This is the result...

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What I'd like to change a little if I could redo the moment...

Have my mom hold her glasses with her other hand so we can't see them. Then, use the free hand to interact with my dad.
Angle my mom slightly. Either turn into my dad or have her put her back against him and face the camera.
Have her expression be a tad happier.

I'd love any feedback you guys are willing to offer!

Shot with the 6D and 135L into the sun (obviously) for purposeful flare (that lens flares INCREDIBLY - I just love it!). Most of the color and lack of contrast in the image is natural from the light and lens.



  
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Mar 23, 2015 12:38 |  #2

Looks like a beautiful night and a happy couple.

For me the boat is very distracting and catches my eye right away. I also think the faces could be brightened up a little.

You should post in the Critique Corner. You will get a lot of good feedback there.

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Mar 23, 2015 12:58 |  #3

You know... I've seen the words "critique corner" on this site but it never registered to me to ... you know ... post there for critiques... lol

I'm normally a decently "sharp" guy. But occasionally... WOW.. Do I miss the obvious! lol

Thanks for your feedback and suggestion!




  
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Mar 23, 2015 13:24 as a reply to  @ jebrady03's post |  #4

Oh you gave me a good laugh!

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Mar 23, 2015 23:34 |  #5

I know you want critique - But I smiled, I love this photo - they look relaxed, natural and genuinely happy...Perfect capture to me.
I think if you started to pose them and do the things you wanted to make a perfect portrait - you would not have gotten this perfect capture.
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Mar 24, 2015 15:51 |  #6
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I think this is beautiful, it is so warm and you can almost feel their love for one another!




  
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Mar 25, 2015 11:12 |  #7

^^ I agree with these guys! Great capture, I know my parents would love it! to me the boat sets the seen, not distracting at all.

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Mar 25, 2015 16:42 |  #8

Went to Critique Corner and received some good advice. I reprocessed this image and posted it there and thought I'd post it here too in case anyone was interested and doesn't visit that sub-forum.

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Mar 25, 2015 19:08 |  #9

I like that a lot.




  
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Mar 25, 2015 21:31 as a reply to  @ jebrady03's post |  #10

Looks great!

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Mar 25, 2015 21:59 |  #11

Good picture overall.
For nitpicking, yes the boat is a little distracting.

That said, if the boat was just a tad bit closer to your parents (not on the right as much) i could see it actually even being better with the boat in the background.

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Apr 08, 2015 14:40 |  #12

I wouldn't touch it. Its an honest capture of your mum and dad, au natural. Yeah you could have them pose in a certain way or wear different colours or move somewhere else or, or, or, but it wouldn't be that moment that your captured.

There is photography as an art form and photography to capture a memory. Which is this?

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