Xmas Portrait of a Friend: I took this photo of a friend of ours and printed it for her as a christmas gift. She loved it, but I want to see what you guys think of it. Please feel free...

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Dec 20, 2012 20:23:27 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

I took this photo of a friend of ours and printed it for her as a christmas gift. She loved it, but I want to see what you guys think of it. Please feel free to give honest C&C. Don't be afraid to be harsh. I can take it.

Thanks,

Dave

Dec 20, 2012 20:27:01 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Uh oh, I have tried at least 10 times to post the photo, but keep getting the following error message:

TTP Status 500 -

type Exception report
message
description The server encountered an internal error () that prevented it from fulfilling this request.
exception
javax.servlet.ServletException: error while storing attachment files
com.idftech.sm2.forum.view.AbstractAttachmentServlet.storeAttachments(AbstractAttachmentServlet.java:92)
com.idftech.sm2.forum.view.servlet.AddAttachment.doPost(AddAttachment.java:50)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:641)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:722)
com.idftech.sm2.forum.view.filter.UserSessionFilter.doFilter(UserSessionFilter.java:39)
com.idftech.sm2.ext.logs.cmd.TrackerFilter.doFilter(TrackerFilter.java:55)
com.idftech.sm2.ca.cmd.ContentAlternatorFilter.doFilter(ContentAlternatorFilter.java:72)

note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the Apache Tomcat/7.0.23 logs.

Apache Tomcat/7.0.23

Help! Please...

Dec 20, 2012 21:35:30 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

That looks like Spanish to me Dave.:):) If you look at the bottom of the page there is a way to contact the Admin. I am sure he will help you. Or you could try the help section at the top of the page.
Erv

Dec 20, 2012 23:01:29 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Thanks Erv, already tried the 'Help' but it was no help! I will contact Admin.

Dec 21, 2012 05:22:54 #

infocus Loc: Australia

Quickflash wrote:

Thanks Erv, already tried the 'Help' but it was no help! I will contact Admin.

Have you reduced your image size to that required for posting? I believe it's around 800 - 1024 pixels on the long side.

Dec 21, 2012 11:32:20 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Thanks for your reply. I did do that. The image is 1220 X 1708, so maybe I need to reduce it more. I'll try that.

Dec 21, 2012 11:38:21 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

I'll try again...

Dec 21, 2012 11:41:10 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

It worked! It worked! It worked!

I reduced it a bit more and there it is, FINALLY!!!

Thanks again to Infocus for your suggestion.

Dave

Dec 21, 2012 12:14:00 #

sford122 Loc: Amarillo TX

I don't shoot portraits so I can't give cc, other than I really do like this photograph. It made me smile as soon as I saw it. Of course, her smile is infectious and you captured it perfectly, IMHO.

Dec 21, 2012 13:06:12 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Thanks Sford, I really appreciate your sincere comment.

Dec 21, 2012 13:24:03 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Dave, if this is your first try at this you did very well. Very nice pose and the lighting look really good.
Erv

Dec 21, 2012 13:33:39 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Thanks Erv. Not my 1st, but probably my best so far. I have done a few others for friends and several test shots on myself, but my fellow hedgehogs have taught me a lot. Still much more to learn.

Dec 21, 2012 14:22:00 #

Jusoljoe Loc: Texas

A very nice shot Dave. Lighting and expression are great! I personally would move her to the right abit for more space on the left. This lovely lady looks a tad soft...intentional or ? Where was the focus & do you have PP software?
Joe :thumbup: :thumbup:

Dec 21, 2012 16:12:59 #

infocus Loc: Australia

Quickflash wrote:

It worked! It worked! It worked!

I reduced it a bit more and there it is, FINALLY!!!

Thanks again to Infocus for your suggestion.

Dave

You're very welcome. I had the same problem when I first tried to post on this site and some kind folks here helped me. Just returned the favour.
She's a very nice looking lady and I think it's a great shot. Captures her personality well. :D :thumbup:

Dec 21, 2012 18:52:09 #

Quickflash Loc: Loganville, Ga

Jusoljoe wrote:

Thanks, Jusoljoe, I think you have a good point about moving her to the right. Also, after reducing the photo several times in order to post it, it does look a bit soft, but the original photo was focused on her left eye, and looks very sharp in my computer as well as the prints I made for her. I do have PSE 10, Lightroom 4 and Portrait Professional. I did some minor touch ups using PP and Elements.
Again, thanks for looking and giving me your critique. Your points are well taken. She is a very nice lady and it felt good that doing this made her happy.

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