Candid Portraits

**Angela** · 23-09-2006, 22:37

I was at a fundraiser for the greyhound and lurcher rescue I volunteer for today and there was ample opportunity to get the camera out! These are a few of the candid portraits I took

This guy had a really interesting, lived in face!

And another face-painted child! I really like this one but wondered if I should somehow lose the bright part of the lower right of the picture. Cropping didn't work as it spoilt to overall balance of the photo.

Boon · 23-09-2006, 23:03

nice set of candids angela, and i dont think the bright area takes away too much from the childs eyes..

StevieB · 23-09-2006, 23:15

Nice set of candids thanks for sharing with us

Chris · 23-09-2006, 23:32

Fine work Fiona, well done.

Have to say I did wonder what was loading up as the first picture came up on screen.

**Dabhand16** · 24-09-2006, 00:10

Nice set, Angela. Here is one solution to your facepaint problem, (would have thought you'd grown out of this by now). Obviously, with a little more time to sort out the straight line at the top of the photo....

Gary Bagshawe · 24-09-2006, 08:26

some lovely candid captures, well done

***Dave*** · 24-09-2006, 11:22

Lovely set of shots

Notice how in the 2nd shot the light bouncing on to the persons face from a table or something else in front ?, lifts the shadow detail in the face. Who needs reflectors hey

As for that 1st shot, absolutely perfect for Mono...so much texture.

**Angela** · 24-09-2006, 11:42

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

(would have thought you'd grown out of this by now).

You'd have thought wouldn't you!?

Thank you for the suggestion Graham, I'm not usually a fan of softening round the edges but in this case I think it might just work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Lovely set of shots

Notice how in the 2nd shot the light bouncing on to the persons face from a table or something else in front ?, lifts the shadow detail in the face. Who needs reflectors hey

There were some pictures in cellophane on the table in front of her and the sun was shining directly onto them!

**Markulous** · 24-09-2006, 17:09

Some good candids! Think #1 could do with a touch of Levels (Auto might do it).

Do find the face painted child somewhat distracted by the highlights. It's a lovely shot and may be worth trying to clone in her dress (all the required elements are there. Just time consuming!)

**Angela** · 24-09-2006, 23:33

I had another go at the facepaint picture and decided that, actually, I think the crop works OK!

**Dabhand16** · 24-09-2006, 23:37

You don't think we'll take yor word for it do you? SHOW US THE PROOF.

**Angela** · 24-09-2006, 23:42

Sorry, it's replaced the one in the original post but I'll put it here as well to avoid confusion!!

**Dabhand16** · 24-09-2006, 23:44

OK, OK, I've been to the gallery, and I think you have got away with it by rhe skin of your teeth! The black border looks good too.

I still like the oval crop, though.