Borrowed this antique window frame from a neighbouring farm, I wanted to leave the glass in and simulate rain, but the glass was so milky I had to take it out. Unfortunately cracked one pane when replacing it.
I set this up in my living room. Iwnted to see the room in the background, but it was too busy. I put up a white cloth instead but now find that too plane.
Lighting was a large softbox to my right and a white reflector on te left. Light shining through white cloth behind.
Little post processing was needed.
Crop, minor rotate, filled the gap between the windows.
cloned out a little portion of the chair Christopher was sitting in.
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Very good job with exposure! Great detail in the child's face and toy, as well as the window itself. I can almost see it as a vertical presentation with just half the window, but prefer it square as you've done it here.
Really wonderful expression and mood that you captured in this little boy, which fits well with your title. However, I find the white background to be a little distracting, pulling my eyes off you main subject. Perhaps the original background was too busy, which is why you chose to remove it. The highlights on the hair and the arm also seem just a touch blown on my monitor.
Well shot. However, I'm not sure I like the white background and all that empty space framed. Shooting just that one square with the boy in it would have worked better for me. Anyway, just my opinion. Good luck!
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