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Nikon D50
2007/03/04 21:24:01.6
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Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 50mm F/1.8 D
Focal Length: 50mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
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Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 800
Optimize Image: Portrait
White Balance: Flash
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Auto Flash Mode: Built-in TTL
Auto Flash Comp: +1.0 EV
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Medium low
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Long Exposure NR: Off
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Composition:Now this is cute. It has so much potential. At the moment it looks very much like a stock photo. You need to break away from that for this subject. Maybe put a little flower pot with flowers and a bow on the floor next to the chair. An additional mini photo in a frame hanging in the background would look great. It would complete the story. And not be a 'stick the subject on a white background and take a picture' style shot!
Technical:This is the main area that has let you down. I have uploaded my version to show you what I mean with the backdrop. I can see what you were aiming for but it has actually let the image down. Go for a clean image....with as little detail as possible. This image needs to be clean, bright, cute and colourful. Hence the addtion of the photo frame in the background and the flowers. The greyed floor is NOT suitable for this image. Also, rid yourself of those shadows. A general rule is to have the subject a minimum of the same distance from the backdrop as it is in height. Example - 6 foot tall person should be a minimum of 6 foot from the backdrop. Now you are also photographing a still life. So why use a flash. Use a light and bounce it off some small foil covered boards if need be. Use a tripod and low ISO with a long shutterspeed. Use a narrow aperture also. Your subject is NOT going to run away...so why take a quick shot?
Overall: I think this gorgeous bear and chair needs to make another appearance...but I think the bear needs to befriend the photographer and together they work as a team. Keep up the great effort and ideas in your work...and please....don't give up.
Nice capture - Next time though get that white background further away to get rid of those annoying shadows. It really will help make the image stand out. You can see where the chair meets the paper on the left hand side and it's distracting.
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