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Overall thoughts?
As usual, I prefer to see what folks respond to prior to specific questions, but nits and other comments welcome.

Thx
Scott



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Jun 05, 2016 at 09:23 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · MMG semi-candid


To nit; a tighter crop might be a bit more appealing. The rim of the hat is barely cut off on the left. It draws my eye to the edge of the photo. Cropping more of it off I think would help.

A slightly lower angel would have been nice too.

Appears to be a little on the cool side, at least on my monitor. Not too bad, but a bit of blue hue to the skins tone.

Really these are nits. A couple things that I think would make a very nice photo even better.



Jun 05, 2016 at 09:31 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · MMG semi-candid


Thanks
Warmer, tighter.

Scott



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Jun 05, 2016 at 09:59 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · MMG semi-candid


IMO much better. Eyes are focused on his, as they should be.


Jun 05, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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Great subject and pose. I am torn between the warmer and cooler processing. Maybe something in between.

Is it my imagination or are the eyes a bit soft? I have been having blurry vision lately so it might just be me.



Jun 05, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · MMG semi-candid


Great capture!!

Love the tighter comp and would like a WB between OP and rework.

Eyes are tack to me!

Lovely photo, Scott.

Jeff



Jun 05, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · MMG semi-candid


The first looked fine to me but now that I see the tighter warmer version, I agree that it's an improvement on an already fantastic shot.

Great pose and expression. Almost too perfect if that is even possible. Reminds me of those printed photo inserts that come inside a new picture frame.

No nits from me on those killer little guys eyes.

Nice work Scott!


Dave



Jun 05, 2016 at 02:10 PM
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ben egbert wrote:
Great subject and pose. I am torn between the warmer and cooler processing. Maybe something in between.

Is it my imagination or are the eyes a bit soft? I have been having blurry vision lately so it might just be me.

Thanks Ben. I think in between is right.
But the eyes are sharp.

Scott




Jun 06, 2016 at 07:19 PM
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beavens wrote:
Great capture!!

Love the tighter comp and would like a WB between OP and rework.

Eyes are tack to me!

Lovely photo, Scott.

Jeff

Agreed!
thanks Jeff

Scott



Jun 06, 2016 at 07:20 PM
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lighthound wrote:
The first looked fine to me but now that I see the tighter warmer version, I agree that it's an improvement on an already fantastic shot.

Great pose and expression. Almost too perfect if that is even possible. Reminds me of those printed photo inserts that come inside a new picture frame.

No nits from me on those killer little guys eyes.

Nice work Scott!

Dave

thanks Dave. I like your printed photo insert comment. I know what you mean.
It's almost unfair, how easy it is to take a good shot of my grandson!

Scott




Jun 06, 2016 at 07:21 PM
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sbeme wrote:
thanks Dave. I like your printed photo insert comment. I know what you mean.
It's almost unfair, how easy it is to take a good shot of my grandson!

Scott



I was going to say that I think you cheat by having such a perfect model but your skill behind that camera is very obvious and should not go unmentioned.


Dave



Jun 07, 2016 at 09:57 AM
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A bit different possible finishing for an excellent capture:







Jun 07, 2016 at 06:01 PM
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Hey, Karen! Nice to have you comment and illustrate.What did you do in your rendition? I'm thinking a bit of exposure inc over the face, eyes. tighter crop, skin tone adjust? First impression the eyes look greener. The more I look I am not sure if that is the case or a perception based on the other changes.

Scott



Jun 07, 2016 at 06:25 PM
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I added yellow to the color balance and a few other minor color balance tweaks. Selected his face and bumped the exposure and gamma. Removed some red from his irises. Also, added some negative space to the bottom and some vignette and dodging.

Might still be a little more red than it could be. Bumped the vibrance perhaps a bit more than ideal. Hard to show suggestions without a bit of exaggeration. If folks say I like it, but maybe a little less, I think I've hit the mark of illustration.



Jun 07, 2016 at 07:18 PM
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AuntiPode wrote:
I added yellow to the color balance and a few other minor color balance tweaks. Selected his face and bumped the exposure and gamma. Removed some red from his irises. Also, added some negative space to the bottom and some vignette and dodging.

Might still be a little more red than it could be. Bumped the vibrance perhaps a bit more than ideal. Hard to show suggestions without a bit of exaggeration. If folks say I like it, but maybe a little less, I think I've hit the mark of illustration.


Karen's tweaks improve an excellent portrait and make your image pop more. Your grandson is definitely your photographic muse.

Steve



Jun 07, 2016 at 10:19 PM





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