new... love to hear your thoughts

[goodlove]

This is my lovely daughter. I'm pretty happy with this shot except the blown-out bit of sky above her head. But, I'd love some feedback from the pros!

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 58 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Shot in Aperture Priority, used the on-board flash for fill, due to harsh mid-day desert sun.

Thanks!

[Life in Motion]

i think it is a beautiful picture...the hair in her mouth bugged me a little so here is an example with it stamped out just for a visual example...could be done better if you wanted to take the time but i just wanted to see what it would look like with hair stamped out real fast.

either way it is a pretty picture

[goodlove]

Funny, I wavered on whether to edit that out. It looks good with the edit! Thank you for your feedback.

[gjakovare]

I found the hair in the mouth disturbing too.. But I love the rest of the image!

[FallinWoman]

Other than a couple of blown spots, it is a great photo! The exposure, skin tone, and processing look perfect! I especially like the eyes. Did you play with them? If so, you did it with just the right touch in my opinion!

[Aleix]

A beautiful photo and beautiful model as well. Well done

[goodlove]

Thanks again, I sure appreciate the feedback. I would LOVE if anyone has any great advice on dealing with almost constantly BRIGHT outdoor shooting conditions. I often end up with a lot of trouble with shadows.

FallinWoman, yes, I brightened the eyes, but only a touch-- she has VERY intensely blue eyes and that dark ring around the iris.

Thanks again, everyone, for your feedback. Thus far, I have been trying to perfect my natural light portraiture. Next up, I am going to start looking into reflectors, strobes, etc, to expand my abilities.

[rengles]

gorgeous photo!

Her face looks a bit pink to me...does anyone else see this? It's very very likely that it's just my monitor.

nice job

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by rengles

gorgeous photo!

Her face looks a bit pink to me...does anyone else see this? It's very very likely that it's just my monitor.

nice job

Definitely pink. Magenta needs to be pulled out.

[goodlove]

Hmmm, anyone NOT seeing too much pink? On my end, it looks like her natural English fair skin... with a bit of pink, but very much her natural tone. Of course, I'm looking at the real deal day in & day out. Still, though, I'm wondering if you are ALL seeing lots of pink. Thanks!!