Heather

[Iguanasan]

Please critique....

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[JAS_Photo]

Hi Iggy! A very pretty shot and I like the depth of field you used. The main problem here is that all that foliage is casting a very green light on Heather's face. You should be able to correct for that though. Also, and I know it's easy to give advice after the fact, but I would have liked to have seen a little more light on her face. A catch light in the eyes, especially is effective. A bit of fill flash probably would have been the easiest way to get that light in there. Hope that makes sense.

[Runmonty]

This is a lovely portrait Iggy.

I suck at critique, but just a couple of personal observations for what they are worth

Lovely detail in the eyes.
There appears to be a green cast as evidenced on the lighter side of the face.
To my eye I would like to see her face and eyes just a tad brighter.

(Please be aware that I am looking at this at work and it may be my monitor)

I also find the highlight on that one bit of fringe a little distracting.

Really nice shot though. I am guessing this is your daughter?

[Iguanasan]

Thanks for the suggestions. I never notice things like the slight green cast until it's pointed out to me... once I see it though it's easy :)

And yes, this is my daughter during our yearly trip to the Annapolis Valley to go apple picking. I always take my camera and get a few shots of the kids while we're there.

[Marko]

I like this portrait overall. If it were mine I might lighten the entire face by 20% or so and remove the cast on the face.
The position of the head is a hint high for me - 1 inch lower would draw even more attention to the eyes for me.
I've said this before, your daughter has a seriously sweet face with killer eyes and lips.

[Iguanasan]

Thanks, Marko.... and I did mention that I know karate right?! :P

[Marko]

yeah after i wrote that I thought it may have come off the wrong way - lol.
I'm happily married, your daughter is too young, and you can whip my butt, so your daughter is more than safe from me - It's the other rotten boys I'd worry about.

[Iguanasan]

yeah after i wrote that I thought it may have come off the wrong way - lol.
I'm happily married, your daughter is too young, and you can whip my butt, so your daughter is more than safe from me - It's the other rotten boys I'd worry about.

Just yankin' your chain, Marko :laughing: hehehehe