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shannonfrydesigns · Sep 9, 2006, 10:38 PM

This is another photo I would like some critique on... This is actually my nephew who volunteered to help me with some more proofs for a portfolio I am trying to make. This was taken today on an old rail road track, he has never worn overalls before, so this was his choice. As you can see, he's a big 'un' for only 8... The first is the orginal, the second is how I would like to print it as an 8x10 for the folio, it was edited in Photoshop with a Mid Night Sepia action... Any critiqing and comments are welcomed and wanted. Thanks!

Shannon

RedStickMan · Sep 10, 2006, 12:11 AM

This kind of photography isn't really my thing.

That being said, I would suggest leveling the horizon. I also think it might look better if he didn't have that bush directly behind him.

I personally like the picture. The PP version is the kind of thing that I think is very subjective. Some might like the softening effect, others may think it looks too hazy. The sky looks a little harsh to me, but that could be my monitor settings.

8 years old, you say? He almost looks like he could buy beer! :lol:

Seedubs · Sep 10, 2006, 9:43 AM

I think the hazy effect works well, but I would like to see that hazy one turned to B&W, I think that would look pretty good?

jb21729 · Sep 10, 2006, 1:10 PM

His Ma must be a really good cook.

Jack

D.Ann · Sep 10, 2006, 1:29 PM

I don' mind a little photoshop...so either picture is fine. The important thing is to keep taking pictures and working on your skills. Donna

tiger98 · Sep 10, 2006, 2:12 PM

Shannon, How about something like this? im

shannonfrydesigns · Sep 10, 2006, 3:51 PM

I have thought about that as well, Jim... Ihave been slowly learning with PS CS2 and PSP 9. I actually have been doing this for a while,and I am loving it! It's definitely a learning process each time... I look back at some of my old photos and love to see how far I have come... Thank you for your comments everyone!

Seedubs · Sep 11, 2006, 7:32 AM

Or total B&W:

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Sep 9, 2006, 10:38 PM	#1
shannonfrydesigns Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15	This is another photo I would like some critique on... This is actually my nephew who volunteered to help me with some more proofs for a portfolio I am trying to make. This was taken today on an old rail road track, he has never worn overalls before, so this was his choice. As you can see, he's a big 'un' for only 8... The first is the orginal, the second is how I would like to print it as an 8x10 for the folio, it was edited in Photoshop with a Mid Night Sepia action... Any critiqing and comments are welcomed and wanted. Thanks! Shannon

Sep 10, 2006, 12:11 AM	#2
RedStickMan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 447	This kind of photography isn't really my thing. That being said, I would suggest leveling the horizon. I also think it might look better if he didn't have that bush directly behind him. I personally like the picture. The PP version is the kind of thing that I think is very subjective. Some might like the softening effect, others may think it looks too hazy. The sky looks a little harsh to me, but that could be my monitor settings. 8 years old, you say? He almost looks like he could buy beer! :lol:

Sep 10, 2006, 9:43 AM	#3
Seedubs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 191	I think the hazy effect works well, but I would like to see that hazy one turned to B&W, I think that would look pretty good?

Sep 10, 2006, 1:10 PM	#4
jb21729 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	His Ma must be a really good cook. Jack

Sep 10, 2006, 1:29 PM	#5
D.Ann Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,932	I don' mind a little photoshop...so either picture is fine. The important thing is to keep taking pictures and working on your skills. Donna

Sep 10, 2006, 3:51 PM	#7
shannonfrydesigns Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15	I have thought about that as well, Jim... Ihave been slowly learning with PS CS2 and PSP 9. I actually have been doing this for a while,and I am loving it! It's definitely a learning process each time... I look back at some of my old photos and love to see how far I have come... Thank you for your comments everyone!

Sep 11, 2006, 7:32 AM	#8
Seedubs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 191	Or total B&W: