The catch light is wrong; do a re-shoot. Have her wear something that goes better with her eyes. Green and red are "complimentary" colors, but not in this case. Her eyes are "Killer" but you're not capturing it.
Thank you. Hard to really see though, huh? Had to resize it really small--it wouldn't load.
I guess sometimes people just want to hear, "Yes, spend the money." Or, "Yes, that's a good shot."
I used to want that, too. But now I just shoot for myself--or if I'm commissioned to do something (or just asked to do a shoot for a friend), then yes, I want to make sure I'm giving them what they paid for (or asked for.)
If you have the money, buy the "glass." If you don't have the money but you have the skill...what are you waiting for? Photographers published in NatGeo sometimes use "less" than $$$$$ lenses.
Light, timing and composition. It doesn't matter how expensive your lens or other equipment is; if you're not in the right place at the right time, your light, "isn't", and your composition is non-exsistent rendering the photo "boring", it doesn't matter how much money you spend on your gear. YOU still have to take that shot.
The "Amazing Shot" I was referring to was, "Planepic's" "Moon" shot.
That is an AMAZING shot. The "light" is perfect, the "composition" exquisite, and as for "timing"? You were obviously in the right place at the right time. Beautiful.
I have a Nikon D300 and D70 and love them both. I have completely "trashed" my D300; it's been on two deployments to the desert (Iraq and Kwait)...survived in 140 degree heat, sand and dust storms you can't even imagine, shot in Washington's rainy months (9 months out of 12), and been dropped more times than I can remember. And, my "Go-To" lens (Nikkor 70-300mm) has also. I am not a pro but I am published. I don't do weddings, senior (high school) yearbook shots, or have a website. I shoot for occasions that friends ask me to do, causes I believe in, and I shoot for myself. I like black and white, color, "tack-sharp", and blur. Street photography, studio, natural light and artificial.
Do you "need" pro lenses to shoot "pro" shots? NO. Is good glass worth the investment? YES. Does a photo "need" to be "Tack-Sharp" to sell to a magazine? NO, it depends on what the magazine is "looking" for. You want to sell your photos? Only one way to find out...send them in (to whatever publisher); display them online or do what artists have done for centuries, sell them on the street.
Thing is, if you keep them locked away on your computer you'll never know if they'll sell. There's only one way to find out..."Carpe diem." Seize the day. Or in the words of Nike, "Just Do It."
That was funny! I just read your post...made me laugh! Thank you for that.
I saw something today that reminded me of you and your "Pugs-Love"...wait a minute let me get...
http://julenebaker.blogspot.com//
It's "Art Helping Animals." Just made me think of you and other animal lovers on this site. Check it out!
Your brother is a true hero; I salute him. And I am so sorry for your loss, "Horseart."
As a Veteran, I thank you for this. May they (and all the Fallen) never be forgotten. Remembering all who have paid the ultimate price. Freedom isn't free.
Who says animals don't have any emotion? Very cute...and a nice shot!