To trash or not to trash?

[srt]

This image is killing me! I love it - but her face in particular her right eye is blurry. I have tried to fix in post, but can't see now whether I have made it better or worse lol. This is to be shown to her parents for her 6 month portraits (some of the better ones I posted in the SYS section) so I don't know whether I should just leave it out now.



Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[dyimages]

I would keep it for sure. I think it is a great shot.
It may be low res JPG but I do not see the right eye as a huge problem. In fact both eyes pop right off the page for me

[zona5101]

leave it in. don't point it out or explain /apologize/rationalize. it probably won't even be noticed by anyone but you!

[SusanH1970]

Actually, this is one I wouldn't show. The OOF eye isn't an issue when viewed this small, but in the large version it's pretty obvious. If they ordered a huge print of this, it would be glaring to the point I think even they'd notice it. Otherwise it's adorable!

[zona5101]

OK, i'm flipping on this one...i see you have an almost identical image in your other post that is not as tight a crop. I'd leave this one then. After reading Susan's reason for leaving it out, i would agree that enlarged it might lead to disapointment. But darn it! it's so cute!

[srt]

Thanks for your input guys, sorry dyimages I should have mentioned u really need to view it large to see what I mean.
Zona5101, you are as bad as me! I so want to include it because, despite that there are similar shots this is the only one with this unique expression that is just so beautiful and innocent, but just as SusanH1970 has pointed out I can't really show it but then say they can't have it in any larger sized prints! Oh the pain.... but thanks for the help!

[SuperDan]

i love the composition... the eyes do pop...

[rengles]

this is TOO adorable!! I just love it...

that said, I think Susan is right that when viewed large the blurry eye is noticeable...bummer! Luckily you have plenty of ridiculously cute images to share with the parents

[tchudson]

I love it. I'd put it in and, if the parents notice anything, tell them what you told us - that you realize the focus isn't perfect but that it was such a good shot of her that you decided to leave it in.

[srt]

Thanks for the input! I do like your take on it tchudson, I do believe honesty is the best way.......it is tempting! I have a couple of extra days to consider, although I do think I will leave it out