First portrait of my Granddaughter
Jan 9, 2014 13:18:30 #
My first attempt at a portrait. C & C welcome. Too bad the wind blew her hair just a bit too much.
First portrait
Jan 9, 2014 13:31:00 #
Howie0704 wrote:
My first attempt at a portrait. C & C welcome. Too bad the wind blew her hair just a bit too much.
Very nicely done! But then you had a gorgeous model to work with too!!
Jan 9, 2014 13:31:10 #
Beautiful girl. She is very photogenic. Maybe put a bit of thought into the background next time... it's a bit distracting from your model :)
Jan 9, 2014 13:33:38 #
Wahawk wrote:
Very nicely done! But then you had a gorgeous model to work with too!!
Thanks Wahawk. Yes, she is a beautiful girl.
Jan 9, 2014 13:35:24 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Beautiful girl. She is very photogenic. Maybe put a bit of thought into the background next time... it's a bit distracting from your model :)
Thanks photogrl57. Actually, I was trying to use a background that I thought wouldn't detract from the shot, but it obviously did. It was taken at a lake. The hills from the other side of the lake are the distraction. Thanks for your input!
Jan 9, 2014 13:52:04 #
Howie0704 wrote:
Thanks photogrl57. Actually, I was trying to use a background that I thought wouldn't detract from the shot, but it obviously did. It was taken at a lake. The hills from the other side of the lake are the distraction. Thanks for your input!
It's not the hills so much as the washed out sky. We have a lot of that here in the desert southwest. Perhaps just a different time of day would make all the difference.
Jan 9, 2014 14:11:17 #
photogrl57 wrote:
It's not the hills so much as the washed out sky. We have a lot of that here in the desert southwest. Perhaps just a different time of day would make all the difference.
Yes photogrl57, the sky was gray that day. How about photo2, photo3 or photo4. Do the trees distract you? Or, no background at all? Thanks again for your input!
Photo2
Photo3
Photo4
Jan 9, 2014 14:26:52 #
Jan 9, 2014 14:28:37 #
Howie0704 wrote:
Yes photogrl57, the sky was gray that day. How about photo2, photo3 or photo4. Do the trees distract you? Or, no background at all? Thanks again for your input!
Now take the last one and drop in a different background!!
If you would like I could post a sample here.
Jan 9, 2014 14:32:55 #
ExTech2 wrote:
I like #2 the best. The tree frames that beautiful face. Good work.
Thanks ExTech2. I thought the tree framed her face too, but was concerned that it might take focus away from the subject. Thanks again.
Jan 9, 2014 14:35:12 #
Wahawk wrote:
Now take the last one and drop in a different background!!
If you would like I could post a sample here.
If you would like I could post a sample here.
Thanks Wahawk. I have used PS11 a few times but I don't think I could drop the background in between her strands of hair that are wind blown. Pls feel free to have at it, if you like.
Jan 9, 2014 14:43:14 #
Howie0704 wrote:
Thanks Wahawk. I have used PS11 a few times but I don't think I could drop the background in between her strands of hair that are wind blown. Pls feel free to have at it, if you like.
Just a couple quick edits with PaintShopPro. Working with the full size files would be easier.
Jan 9, 2014 15:48:53 #
Jan 9, 2014 16:12:57 #
photogrl57 wrote:
It's not the hills so much as the washed out sky. We have a lot of that here in the desert southwest. Perhaps just a different time of day would make all the difference.
Great to see you posting again ~ You've been missed :-D :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 9, 2014 16:13:01 #
Wahawk wrote:
Just a couple quick edits with PaintShopPro. Working with the full size files would be easier.
Thanks Wahawk! I do like the backgrounds better.
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