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04/29/2006 08:43:05 AMPost actions
I love this portrait! Her eye(s) are so huge and beautiful. What works for me is the fact that she is not smiling - and I really like the overall composition.
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04/29/2006 08:32:43 AMPost actions
Greetings from the Critique Club!
This is a very strong portrait to critique. My first impression is a very good one. On the technical side I think this is very well executed - I like the lighting, the skin tones are good, excellent use of DOF. The eye is sharp, as well as the lashes, which I really think is critical if you are going to zoom in this close. I also like the model's expression for this image - almost undefinable, makes you wonder what she is thinking.
My only suggestion on composition after looking at this for some time would be to crop in tighter on the right - essentially remove some of the negative space on the left. Not a lot, just a vertical strip from the left so that the curve of her shoulder meets the left lower corner. That still leaves a lot of negative space and at the same time I feel like it will pull her eye into the shot a little more and make it a bit more powerful. I'm not really sure that would work, just a suggestion there. The image is excellent as it stands. I see you had a lot of outakes posted and I like your choice of entry. 13th place is nothing to sneeze at after all :-)
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
-Rich
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04/26/2006 10:02:46 PMPost actions
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04/24/2006 10:13:02 AMPost actions
Sweet, sweet little girl. What a wonderful portrait.
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04/24/2006 09:26:04 AMPost actions
Excellent, excellent shot. A very cute kid, too... or at least half of a very cute kid! :)
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04/24/2006 09:05:54 AMPost actions
Strong and immediate pleasant impact. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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04/24/2006 08:42:14 AMPost actions
that is one beautiful kid!!
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04/24/2006 02:25:38 AMPost actions
I thought this would be Nics submission :) Very well executed and a nice score to top it off.
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04/24/2006 01:09:21 AMPost actions
Are you sure you aren't copying some of my techniques? ;)
Great portrait.. between you and Bazz, Team Pentax continues to be a contender eh?
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04/24/2006 01:00:34 AMPost actions
You were ribbed as you so deserved a ribbon in every sense.....I gave you one of your "10's" as I absolutely love this portrait..... What a little charmer you have there with magic blue eyes.....
How did some of our members, give this image the following when voting,
3 - ones
1 - two
3 - threesMessage edited by author 2006-04-24 01:06:19.
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04/24/2006 12:57:51 AMPost actions
Knew this was yours Matt...wish it finished higher for you. What a gorgeous child...those eyes are amazing!
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Comments Made During the Challenge
04/23/2006 11:50:52 PMPost actions
If this does not ribbon there is something seriously wrong with the voters, excellent!
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04/23/2006 06:17:51 PMPost actions
Lovely, pure portrait. I like this composition very much. Great job.
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04/23/2006 05:18:30 PMPost actions
A nice photo. Just a little to bright in my eyes, but still great. Good luck.
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04/23/2006 03:49:32 PMPost actions
This is a stunning shot. How I wish I could get my kids to sit still enough to even attempt something like this. Bumping up.
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04/22/2006 02:09:59 PMPost actions
Sweetest one of all in this challenge :) 10.
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04/21/2006 08:58:25 AMPost actions
This is adorable. The eye color really jumps out and well as the lips. 10
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04/20/2006 08:41:04 PMPost actions
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04/20/2006 10:01:34 AMPost actions
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04/20/2006 12:07:32 AMPost actions
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04/19/2006 07:20:09 AMPost actions
Nice close-up. Lighting looks good and picture is sharp. That stare is pretty intense.
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04/19/2006 06:59:49 AMPost actions
this is a very nice high key photo. all attention seem to be collected on the eyes of the child. beautiful.
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04/19/2006 05:54:44 AMPost actions
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04/18/2006 10:58:27 PMPost actions
Nice job nailing the focus on her beautiful eyes.
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04/18/2006 07:03:03 PMPost actions
Best baby portrait for me
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04/18/2006 04:08:08 PMPost actions
What a beautiful little girl! Great photo!
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04/18/2006 03:01:15 PMPost actions
beautiful. and interesting crop. top 10
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04/18/2006 09:44:13 AMPost actions
the detail of her eye is simply stunning
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04/17/2006 10:18:03 PMPost actions
Adorable with awesome eyes!
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04/17/2006 05:52:56 PMPost actions
Great shot. Good crop and beautiful eye and lip colors against the soft lightness of everything else. My first 10 ever given.
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04/17/2006 05:44:08 PMPost actions
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04/17/2006 05:03:39 PMPost actions
Cool! The color in the lips and eye, and the simple composition created by the tight creative crop go great together.
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04/17/2006 04:53:25 PMPost actions
Great crop.
The eyes are so alive in this capture.
9
Good luck
Kev
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04/17/2006 10:50:01 AMPost actions
she looks familair, not sure why. cute!
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04/17/2006 09:57:23 AMPost actions
I normaly don't like the 1/2 face thing, but you made it work!! Good job.
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04/17/2006 08:48:06 AMPost actions
Wow, i love this, shame i can't vote! Good luck :]
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04/17/2006 08:00:38 AMPost actions
How Striking! I love the high key look of this. It's absolutely stunning! 10
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04/17/2006 07:59:44 AMPost actions
Blue eye is piercing...Love the high key...either this is a top 3 finish or my belief that kids pictures get voted lower by the masses will be proven...GREAT shot
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04/17/2006 07:51:15 AMPost actions
wow! truly angelic! those eyes are amazing! Well done, hope you do well with this...
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04/17/2006 06:15:49 AMPost actions
Red lips, blue eye, soft skin and blonde hair on a white background. Looks nice. The eye is somewhat unreal for me though.
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04/17/2006 03:41:14 AMPost actions
terrific! wonderful angelic shot! congratulations
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04/17/2006 01:28:51 AMPost actions
Beautiful in every sense.....I love it.....A "10" from me...
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04/17/2006 01:28:06 AMPost actions
She has one beautiful eye. Does she have another??? Sorry, I'm just not a fan of the whole "split face" movement.
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04/17/2006 01:15:50 AMPost actions
wow...she went from devil to angel.
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04/17/2006 12:32:34 AMPost actions
Hi Nic, (or Matt). Love the crop and good luck as usual. I'll be back to score later.
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