With Child (take two)

[F-Stop]

I decided to take another approach on the maternity photo... My wife (in the photo) isn't really showing enough for a proper "bump" photo, but I thought the sapling signified her current state fairly well....

I will probably revisit this and I'm not as happy with these as I had hoped.

 

[medwaygreen]

Difficult to sum up these, the in focus subject is so small within the shot that the BG becomes distracting.
I like the idea, in #2 i would be tempted to use a closer crop on the seedling and hands and then blur the BG even more.

 

[Big_Bill]

I really like them.
I'm a fan of abstract portraits anyway but I think the concept is a good twist.

in #2 i would be tempted to use a closer crop on the seedling and hands and then blur the BG even more.

Think that's a good idea but as an extra photo.

Congratulations BTW

 

[The_Bulb]

Number 1 is my favourite and I really like your creativity!!!!

 

[TinySpark]

unique! i like them! would prefer if the hands were in focus in number 1, but that's just a personal choice! very creative!

 

[HanC]

I think the composition/effect of the second one is my favourite - i like both though and a great idea. Great detail has been captured in the sapling. The only thing that bugs me is your wife's expression particularly in the second shot - she has a rather 'hard' set to her mouth in these, which i think puts me off a bit as she looks a bit angry or peed off! i dont mean that to offend though!!


any news on the twin possibility?!

 

[lukewoodford]

I like the bokeh of the first but angle of the second. A great idea, be good to see the set in 7 months time

 

[F-Stop]

Difficult to sum up these, the in focus subject is so small within the shot that the BG becomes distracting.
I like the idea, in #2 i would be tempted to use a closer crop on the seedling and hands and then blur the BG even more.

Thanks for comment. When I revisit this idea, I'll take that into consideration.

I really like them.
I'm a fan of abstract portraits anyway but I think the concept is a good twist.



Think that's a good idea but as an extra photo.

Congratulations BTW

Thanks much. I like abstract stuff too.

Number 1 is my favourite and I really like your creativity!!!!

unique! i like them! would prefer if the hands were in focus in number 1, but that's just a personal choice! very creative!

Thanks, TS. I was so excited when I envisioned the shots, but they just didn't quite make it to where I wanted them.

I think the composition/effect of the second one is my favourite - i like both though and a great idea. Great detail has been captured in the sapling. The only thing that bugs me is your wife's expression particularly in the second shot - she has a rather 'hard' set to her mouth in these, which i think puts me off a bit as she looks a bit angry or peed off! i dont mean that to offend though!!


any news on the twin possibility?!

Trust me, she's not the most photogenic woman ever and she'll admit that. lol. She is very attractive in real life though. And no news on twins yet... go to the doctor for the first time next week.

I like the bokeh of the first but angle of the second. A great idea, be good to see the set in 7 months time

Thanks mate. I may have to do a compilation over a period of the entire pregnancy... Not sure if I'm that dedicated. lol.

Miss you guys on here. Need to get back more often.