Outdoor Portrait Attempt #1

[FotoMike]

any comment or critique welcomed. this was my first attempt at something like this. I think this is one of the better ones, but you can see the other three i upload on flickr.

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[Digidave]

I like this shot a lot, but something about it bothers me & I'm not really certain why. I think maybe it's the horizon in the background. The tree is straight upright, She is straight upright, yet the horizon in the background is not. I'm curious to see what other people think. Maybe it's just me!

[peeperita]

she's a pretty lady....and i think she would be happy with both her pose and her skin tone.....to me a portrait is successful if the model is pleased....

i never would have thought about the background horizontal 'til dave mentioned it....was there a slope behind her?...

thanks for sharing

peeper

[windrider86]

My only suggestion would be the shine on her forehead & cheeks, but I wouldnt have any idea how to get rid of it.

[FotoMike]

Thank you for the kind words. Dave, as for the horizon in the back, the tree was straight up, but it was on slope. So I'm not sure there is anything I could do about it. But i know what you are saying about something bothering you about the photo, because that is part of reason i posted it. I really like the shot but it does just feel...i dont know...off.