all of 3 months

[NimishC]

Here's the pic of a 3 month old. Had cllicked it when his mother was holding him. Would appreciate critique on composition, lighting.

Camera - Nikon P90
Mode - Aperture
f4.0
ISO 200
Flash off

Thnx.

[windrider86]

I would ertainly consider a differnt crop. More of a landscape crop as the one you have leaves far too much empty space above and below.
It's also very dark for my taste

[pix_e_l8]

Originally Posted by windrider86

It's also very dark for my taste

Totally off topic...but that line just cracked me up!!




I like the idea of a landscape crop as well...you might like to layer with some antique lace or scrollwork to soften the photo a little as it is quite dark for such a "new" subject...
it's reminiscent of an aged photo though, and from that point of view I quite like where you're going with it...sometimes people prefer not to have the textured layers on faces and skin..keeping it just in background might make a difference in the 'lightness' of the photo also
you might like to take a look at some of windrider's work for inspiration as well, she really has the art of balancing 'dark' elements and working with textures down to a science!

[NimishC]

Thanks for the feedback. I actually wanted the dark look. The picture itself was taken that way plus i just threw some spotlight on the face thereby darkening out the other areas.

Do let me know where can i find windrider's work so that i can take some inspiration.

[windrider86]

A Lock in Time, Photography by Michelle Goodall

[pix_e_l8]

Originally Posted by NimishC

Thanks for the feedback. I actually wanted the dark look. The picture itself was taken that way plus i just threw some spotlight on the face thereby darkening out the other areas.

Do let me know where can i find windrider's work so that i can take some inspiration.

Check out the Games and Challenges Forum for "What Would You Do" as well. It's a light hearted way to get experience using your PP programs, but great for inspiration as well, and you'll usually find an entry from windrider there!