Little Millie

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This is our little Grand-daughter Millie (17 months). We were visiting last night and the sun was very bright and at the moment I pressed the shutter Grand-dad (B-L-E-S-S) stepped behind me blocking my light. After recomposing, she didn't have the same 'look'. Never mind. I have softened the edges of the photo up to her face, but now not sure if I like it. It also looks good (imo) in B&W.

What do you think?

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lovely expression. Pity about the shade but I suspect, had you used the sunshine, the expression wouldn't have been the same.
 
That's a lovely little keeper image Gilly ... (y) ... the innocence of babes captured very well imgo ... :D


It might just be me but I think the eyes look a little soft rather than in yer face sharp as they could/should be ... :shrug: ... and then again it could well have been the look you were after as the whole image has that sort of soft fuzzy look about it ... :thinking: ... or I could just be digging myself one deep hole ... :D




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Venomator said:


It might just be me but I think the eyes look a little soft rather than in yer face sharp as they could/should be ... :shrug: ... and then again it could well have been the look you were after as the whole image has that sort of soft fuzzy look about it ... :thinking: ... or I could just be digging myself one deep hole ... :D




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You are correct Ven, they are looking a little soft. Probably me when I added a bit of Gaussian Blur. The original is as sharp as a pin. Thanks for your comments.


Do you think I should try it in B&W?
 
Thats a lovely picture - a definite keeper. Nice depth of field too.
Just one thing, I wonder if the white balance is a little off or there is a very slight greenish colour cast to the pic - might be my monitor though :shrug:.
But it doesn't really detract from the photo though - its still a lovely shot :clap:
 
Ven, why does it do that?

Hey it looks better in B&W as you can't see the tea stain all down her front. She insisted on drinking Grand-dad's tea from his mug. I offered to take it hope and soak in Vanish!
 
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Ven, why does it do that?
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It is because you are pasting the location into the image insert box but not taking out the "http//" that is already in the text insert box ... :shrug: ... if that makes sense Gilly ... ;)




HTH ... :D



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Venomator said:
It is because you are pasting the location into the image insert box but not taking out the "http//" that is already in the text insert box ... :shrug: ... if that makes sense Gilly ... ;)




HTH ... :D



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Thanks. I wondered why there were 2 //http's. I have noticed it is a new system we are using now.
 
love the black and white :) those eyes!!! what a beautiful little lady :)
 
you know gilly...I love that shot in mono...have you tried cropping in closer to her beautiful eyes? Just above the eyebrows... ;)
 
Thanks guys for your comments. I think it is better in Mono too. However, her Mum thinks the colour version displays her character more.

Marianne, I will have a go at some cropping later. I am fiddling about with some new born photos at the moment - Millie's little brother born last Wednesday. I got some shots of baby Coby less than an hour old. Funny, although they are lovely first shots, he has changed so much in 5 days. He looks more delicate now. Anyway, will post some up tomorrow. I am doing a proper shoot of him at the weekend - can't wait! I did Millie at 12 days old and that was fun.
 
B&W works a treat (y)

If they insist on the colour version I'd be tempted to warm it up a tad as the shade has added a little too much coldness to the shot (mind you I tend to like my shots on the warm side). If you look at the last page of the great tutorial Milou posted http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=29636 there is a guide to warming up cold shots using curves. I find this works a treat for warming up these sorts of shots.
 
Thanks Mohain. You know, I have never used curves. I will definitely read your link and see if I can grasp the method. Don't hold your breath though. (y)
 
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