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Darren Arena
{K:2768} 5/1/2006
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I have some really bad news for you Sheila! I CANNOT critique this photo! The absolutely perfect expression on her face; the way the wind is pulling her hair from right to left across the photo. The composition is perfect!!Who needs catch light when you have a winning photo as you do here? She is gorgeous, and so is your work. Print it, frame it, and hang it on your wall! Stunning job! congrats
Darren
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Gust@vo Sch3v3rin
{K:126054} 5/1/2006
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Bello retrato.
Un abrazo!
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Sheila Carson
{K:5912} 5/1/2006
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Wow, thanks Darren! The more I look at it the more I think I like it without catch lights in her eyes too. I appreciate you wonderful comment!
Thanks!
Sheila
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Yatharth Kumar
{K:2914} 5/1/2006
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Woooooooow!!!!!!Very lovely shot & more lovely this little baby. I like the baby & her hair flying in the sky.
Beautiful.........
Very good capture.
Exellent job.
7++++++++++++
All the shots what are captured by you are very lovely.
Regards,
Yatharth.
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 5/1/2006
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The tones, the expression, the composition...one of your best IMO, Sheila! I love this, and I thinks it's just fine without catch lights. You are improving by leaps and bounds! Excellent job!!!
Kathy
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Branimir Fagarazzi
{K:38367} 5/1/2006
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Nice shot
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185017} 5/1/2006
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Hi Sheila, I'd try to copy the entire image onto a new layer, and then set the layer mode to "soft light" (not really sure PSE does offer that function). It would increase the contrast a bit, which could also create the desired effect. Another thing is the way you converted this to B&W. If you used desaturation (or mode > greyscale), the results quite often looks a bit bland. It needs a boost in contrast and in most cases also a slight tweak in brightness. There are more ways to convert to B&W, and I usually use the Channel mixer with the monochrome checkbox checked. The sliders provide you with a more advanced option to tweak the tonal range.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Clive Carter
{K:8563} 5/1/2006
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Personally, no catchlights required. The photo is nice enough but perhaps a little more contrast would help give it a lift.
I took the liberty of adjusting and also adding a catchlight but I think it's better without.
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stingRay part 2 .
{K:148553} 5/1/2006
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This looks wonderful the way you captured her. I am not often in favour of PS additions due to their looking a little false. Alterations to levels, contrasts etc are fair game if you know enough about it all. So back to where I started. You have a beautiful portrait of your little girl and high-lights are not necessary sweetie. I love the way her hair has been caught and I love too the magic of her gorgeous smile. A stunning child portrait my dear Sheila, well done. My very best wishes to you as always....Ray
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16430} 5/1/2006
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Hi Sheila,
I have to agree with Kathy...I think this is one of your best! Forget the catchlights but, I also think a bit more contrast would make it even better! A beautiful portrait of a beautiful little girl...really great work.
Take care...Robin
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Jimmy Perez
{K:1637} 5/1/2006
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Sheila your work is so inspiring, this photo is perfect i love it. the details, wonderful tones, composition and cute expression make for a timeless picture. Great job Sheila.
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 5/1/2006
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Hi Clive,
I was watching this image to see if anyone would reveal how to add catchlights...you did a great job. Would you mind explaining how you added them? Thanks!
Susie
P.S. Sheila...I love it! Perfect shutter speed to capture the wind in her hair. Great post!
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Rachel Leah
{K:24781} 5/2/2006
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I love this.. she is a cutie! I love her expression and how you caught the wind blowing in her hair! I think this is close to perfect, I love it! I don't know how to do catchlights on PS either... but I think it looks fine without it! This is a great shot... I love the angle, mood, and everything else! NIce work :)
~Rachel~
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Partha Pal
{K:11495} 5/22/2006
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Really excellent shot. Nice tonality and wind is blowing through her hair.
Well done.
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Sheila Carson
{K:5912} 5/22/2006
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Thanks so much Partha!
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CorrieLynn Jacobsen
{K:9882} 6/12/2006
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So whimisical!!! I love that quirky little smile...like she's got a pretty good secret she's keepin'. : )
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Burak Tanriover
{K:16604} 6/19/2006
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very very beautiful
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