Sam

L J · 08-09-2010

My 8 month old is such a poser in front of the camera, so I am taking advantage while I can! I'm still not great at the composition, but any comments would be appreciated!

lputman · 08-09-2010

He's darling. Great clarity in the shot. I might be inclined to crop the space photo left. I'm usually OK with negative space, but there's something about this one that isn't sitting right with me.

L J · 08-09-2010

Thanks for your comments Lori, much appreciated. You're right about the negative space, I'll have a play about and see if I can give it more impact.

Rain Lily · 08-09-2010

I like this too! I'm thinking b/w conversion. Images in high key, with light colored clothing and light background, always are my favorite b/w conversions.

(hint)

L J · 08-09-2010

Okay, taking both of your comments into account, what do you think of this?

lputman · 08-09-2010

Awww, so cute! I like the conversion and the crop, although the eyes are pretty low in the photo. Something to keep in mind when composing the shot is the rule of thirds.

Photog4U · 08-09-2010

Thanks for sharing LJ...I actually like your first crop better, but it would totally work for me if his head was on the other side of the page...Usually I like to crop negative space on the space where the head is turned towards (make sense?)...Love the the eyes, nice and bright...Awesome!!

L J · 08-09-2010

I know exactly what you mean. Okay, attempt number 3:

JDArt · 08-09-2010

Very cute baby. I like the first image the best.

patterfr · 08-09-2010

I think this is a great photo, but now you are cropping off fingers and parts of limbs
I like the B&W conversion but I'd go for a closer crop.
I am not such a fan of negative space because I don't understand how a big white area adds to the shot. Sometime I think that things are done just because they "can" be done. What does the big white space add?
SOme might say less "Cramped" of a composition, but I'd say nah, it's just wasted space. Of course I understand this is all a matter of taste.
The photo is about the kid and in a white t-shirt, then the face has to hold the interest.
This is a great face.
Let's see it.
Plus any crop where skin of the arms is seen without a full arm is just gonna grab the eye away from the face.
Here's what I would do. SOmetimes simple is best.

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08-09-2010	#3
L J Alpaca Location: Edinburgh Posts: 39 CamelKarma: 2373 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sam Thanks for your comments Lori, much appreciated. You're right about the negative space, I'll have a play about and see if I can give it more impact.

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Rain Lily Camel Breath Location: Louisiana Posts: 21,762 CamelKarma: 1373318 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sam I like this too! I'm thinking b/w conversion. Images in high key, with light colored clothing and light background, always are my favorite b/w conversions. (hint)
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08-09-2010	#6
lputman PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 4,679 CamelKarma: 155898 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sam Awww, so cute! I like the conversion and the crop, although the eyes are pretty low in the photo. Something to keep in mind when composing the shot is the rule of thirds.
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08-09-2010	#7
Photog4U PhotoCamel Supporter Dromedary Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 1,668 CamelKarma: 20283 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sam Thanks for sharing LJ...I actually like your first crop better, but it would totally work for me if his head was on the other side of the page...Usually I like to crop negative space on the space where the head is turned towards (make sense?)...Love the the eyes, nice and bright...Awesome!!
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JDArt PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Far out, man Posts: 22,991 CamelKarma: 376898 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sam Very cute baby. I like the first image the best.
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