Challenge:Pride (Basic Editing III) Camera:Sony DSC-T1 Location: home Date: Oct 11, 2005 Aperture: f 3.5 ISO: 100 Shutter: 1/40 Galleries:Family Date Uploaded: Oct 11, 2005
2nd look - Kid's got an award winning smile.
Center axis flash really flatens out what would have been a great photo.
Check the tips on using your flash, there's a lot of them online.
Also, turn the date off on your camera, if you can. You got the topic expressed well, but technically a 6.
This has a snap shot feel to it. I like the clarity, the darling expression and the smooth skin tones, but in order for this to have a truly artful feel, it needs more thoughtful placement. The crop is tight and I think it would be much more effective if he were standing on a stage at his school, or perhaps outside, with more negative space and good DOF. Just some suggestions. The subject matter is really appealing - just needs better execution.