My First Shot Posted!

tkblueyonder · 14-02-2007, 21:44

Ok here goes this is my first picture post and am looking for input (positive, negative just plain constructive)

this shot was taken on my Nikon D50 with a 50mm f/1.8 D lens

any comments are appreciated

Picture Here

**Angela** · 14-02-2007, 21:57

TK, hope you don't mind but I edited your post to show your picture.

And what a super shot it is!!

A little bright on the left side of his face but I'm not sure even that could detract from those eyes, they really do catch your attention! It's lovely!!

tkblueyonder · 14-02-2007, 22:17

Thanks for the remarks Angela and thanks for editing for me

**Sonsey** · 14-02-2007, 22:18

Great first shot Terry

Lighting and composition are both very good, but the since eyes are everything here I did a quick version with some extra unsharp mask around the eyes which I felt were a bit soft, but this could well be because it's being viewed on the web, I also brightened them a little aswell.

Hope you like.

tkblueyonder · 14-02-2007, 22:29

Hey thanks that does look much improved. I do Photoshop a lot of my pics i should read the manual more, i am sure i could get such better improvements to my pictures if i just read the damn manual

**Angela** · 14-02-2007, 22:46

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if i just read the damn manual

You and me both TK, you and me both!!

nichpr · 14-02-2007, 23:49

How many times do we hear "If you don't like your pictures, you're not close enough." and "Fill the frame". A+ on both of these and you started off with such an endearing face, you set the bar pretty high for yourself.
Now, about that overexposed area on the left - the Highlights review screen on the D50 can be a big help here. All you have to do is get the young one to sit still while you figure out how to adjust exposure LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL............. ;-)
- Paul

**Sonsey** · 15-02-2007, 00:23

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Originally Posted by tkblueyonder

I do Photoshop a lot of my pics i should read the manual more, i am sure i could get such better improvements to my pictures if i just read the damn manual

Lol, yep same here... in this case it was just a simple case of using the lasso tool around the eyes and adding a bit of unsharp mask and a slight brightness boost to the pupils, again using the lasso tool

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Originally Posted by nichpr

Now, about that overexposed area on the left - the Highlights review screen on the D50 can be a big help here.

To be honest I like that it's slightly overexposed, which is the reason I mentioned liking the lighting in my first reply... I can't explain exactly why I like it, I just think it works with the image

fionaB · 15-02-2007, 01:03

beautiful image and what a gorgeous face.... so serene and innocent!! bet he is a little minx! lol

sonseys pimp sharpening up the right hand side eye really finishes it off. stunning portrait one for the wall

skipper954 · 15-02-2007, 04:22

Outstanding first pic, TK, and Sonseys edit was great.

I, too, don't like the highlights. The eyes are the main focus, and the highlights are fighting with them for my attention.

skip

j sotelo · 15-02-2007, 06:00

I've always loved the dreamy touch to pictures like these.. very good picture tk

skipper954 · 15-02-2007, 13:08

J - I think that you missed a bit on the dreamy. It is too blurry and the sharp eyes jump out at you a little too much. A bit less blur would have hit it.

skip

Rob Barron · 15-02-2007, 15:32

I loved the original and was almost knocked off my chair by Iain's pimp with the sharp eyes.... absolutely superb. I don't notice the overlit side of the face just because those eyes grab hold and don't let go.

You should be really proud of that shot tk, and if that is your son I am sure you are more than proud of him too

Beautiful work, well done.
Rob