Jollie - SOOC

[athriax]

Hi Guys, could you please critique my shot? please let me know what do you think about the lighting, composition and DoF.

Thank you so much!



Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[Sterling]

Those specular highlights in the eyes look pretty weird. They seem to hold as much attention as the in-focus nose. I find for both people and animal faces, unless the shot is really abstract, that out of focus eyes are rarely as powerful as in-focus ones. I don't see any problem with the composition but that cat is obviously looking intently at something. It leaves me somewhat unsatisfied that I can't see him seeing.

[wal]

Like the details... I think this shot kind of works with me... She's not looking straight at the camera, and the bokeh makes it mysterious even more...nice..

[zenali]

I'm torn. The focus on the nose is so cute I think it should stay, and the bokeh on the eyes is cooll too. But on the other hand, I like it when the eyes are really sharply in focus.

Overall, I think the shot works as it is. Depth of field is good, and the off-camera gaze is captivating. I think you have found an example of when eyes out of focus is a good thing.

[athriax]

Hi guys,
Sorry for not replying sooner, but I have been busy lately and couldn't visit DPS for a few weeks.
Thank you so much for your comments, I really appreciate it.
I will try to reproduce the picture with the eyes on focus to see the difference and to decide which version I like the most, however I believe the current one works.

Any additional comments would be greatly appreciated.

Happy Holidays!!!

Peter.