Micheal Bennett Figure

[Uberorb]

What would you consider the main focus of this photo? Would you have framed it another way?

Thanks for looking and thanks for any comments.

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 400

[windrider86]

The thing in the phot is the guy so I suppose that would be the main focus, or did you have some other idea?
I dont mind his head being cut off at the top, but I think since that part is cropped so close that the rest should be as well. Maybe just close in a little more off the front.
That or if you have the orginal, include more of his legs

[Uberorb]

I was wondering what you first noticed, was it his head / face or his hand holding the ball.

I also remember reading you should give the eyes space to look into, that was why i left space to the left.

Thanks again for the comments windrider86.

[windrider86]

This may sound dumb, but the first thing I noticed was the bright stripe on his pants, then I looked up to see his face with a helmet on and then went looking for a ball

[rumatamx]

I first went and looked at the face, then the ball, what I feel about this one is that the composition is not very appealing, would you like to try a portrait mode of this toy? having the eyes on the upper third line of the frame, also I think you would like to try and diffuse the flash light.

[Uberorb]

Originally Posted by rumatamx

I first went and looked at the face, then the ball, what I feel about this one is that the composition is not very appealing, would you like to try a portrait mode of this toy? having the eyes on the upper third line of the frame, also I think you would like to try and diffuse the flash light.

rumatamx Thanks for the response. I think I will go back and try your suggestions.

[Uberorb]

rumatamx Thanks for the critique. I have tried a couple of your suggestions. I know it's not perfect, but I do like it a lot more. here is a link to the updated photo. Thanks once again.


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