Gracie

Hey I havent posted in a long time and I think its time to get back on the saddle so to speak. This is the daughter of a friend of mine and I thought I would get some reactions. Thanks in advance
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Welcome back on the saddle! Do not hop off again. Beautiful photos. She is an adorable child . If I had to choose a favorite, I'd say... hmmm... maybe #3.

these are solid.

i took the liberty to edit a few of them. Of course, I did my best with the small files.

a few things that I think would make these a bit stronger...use a flash (something I am TERRIBLY guilty of not doing). I think it could have brought her out a bit better in 4 and cut down on the harsh shadows of the other one I edited.

as for the one of her in the grass, it breaks the 'rules' by her not looking into the frame, but I like it! cute shot.

all in all, nice job.

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#3 would have been priceless if you had got her full body in the shot. But great captures either way.

What a cutie. I like everything about the first photo. The 2nd one is too dark for me, but otherwise I like it.

I don't care for the crop on the 3rd photo, but the idea is cute and would work with the full body in the shot.

The last one is nice, she has a great expression and beautiful eyes.

I really like the first three. There seems to be something fairytale like about them. Wow does she ever have beautiful eyes!

They look great! Although, #2 looks a bit underexposed. Good Job!

the last photo is terrible

keithzheng wrote in post #3311281
the last photo is terrible

Ok, but why? If you're going to just say it's terrible, please back it up with some substance so the OP can understand your point-of-view. We're all here to help.

I like all the pics. The composition and how they've been cropped to tell a bit of a story, is great. I like the use of bokeh and the soft effects. Some fill flash would maybe have helped, but all in all I really like them.

I really like #2 althought it's perhaps a bit too dark.

the last shot looks like it has some improperly done processing. On my computer it looks like she has a white dot on each side of her mouth and lots od jpg artifacts. The other ones look great, this one just needs a touch up or two and it will be good.

Very nice pics. All of them. I love #2 the best.

Thank you all for your comments.. I appreciate them all good and bad.. lol
I did these for a friend of mine and just played with the pp a little but will lighten #2 since everyone agrees that its to dark.. My monitor must be off again. I have to admit that I am a little more on the abstract side hince the crops..

photojag wrote in post #3314655
I have to admit that I am a little more on the abstract side hince the crops..

Me too

I like #1, its got a dreamy effect to it.
#2 is adorable as well just a bit dark on my monitor and it takes away from the photo I think, it should be bright and full of color seeing the time of year it is.
I dont' care for #3, I think I'd like to have seen a vertical shot with her in the upper middle or something if you wanted to emphasize her walking down the bridge. The composition don't work for me personally.
#4 is cute, a nice headshot, the coloring looks a bit off?
Other than that I think you did a great job. I think shooting outdoors is almost the hardest cuz you can't control lighting, etc.