Arabic Girl in Gold - another candid shot from my archive

[anniehun]

I am kind of biased with this image, so I let you be the judges. Does it need more PP, and if so, what would make it exceptional (if anything)? How would you make the best of it, (while keeping it natural and what it is)? Thanks for advising.

From Exotic

[miyukisarah]

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[anniehun]

Originally Posted by miyukisarah

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I resized it, sorry. Just found the EXIF...
Nikon D60
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 4.8
Focal Length: 100mm
Flash Used: No

[LoveDSLR]

Here's a quick edit.

[anniehun]

Originally Posted by LoveDSLR

Here's a quick edit.

Aha! Got that! Thanks for your time and effort, "LoveDSLR", appreciate it.

[LeeR]

No, please don't do the whole glamour thing with this girl. We don't need the whole world to look like Hollywood. Some people are just not that shallow.
Are for this shot, the biggest problem I see is that it was taken in rather harsh light. This causes two problems; A) it is forcing the young lady to squint into the camera instead of a more naturaly expression, and B) it causes rather harsh shadows that are less than pleasing. Get out of the direct sun and into what I call open shade; areas where there is lots of daylight created by high walls or high tree branches. These are the areas where the soft light can be found that will make your people look there best.

[anniehun]

Originally Posted by LeeR

No, please don't do the whole glamour thing with this girl. We don't need the whole world to look like Hollywood. Some people are just not that shallow.
Are for this shot, the biggest problem I see is that it was taken in rather harsh light. This causes two problems; A) it is forcing the young lady to squint into the camera instead of a more naturaly expression, and B) it causes rather harsh shadows that are less than pleasing. Get out of the direct sun and into what I call open shade; areas where there is lots of daylight created by high walls or high tree branches. These are the areas where the soft light can be found that will make your people look there best.

Absolutely agree with you Lee (if that is your real name, as well, from all points. I would have loved to take a picture with the suggested light/shooting conditions in mind...(did not have that of a knowledge back then a year ago, but kind of have a little by now), and I would now defintiely do so. The other `obstacle` was that it was a candid shot, she stood far from me ... I just noticed her from the distance, and just clicked... (it might not have been `okay` morally not to ask permission, but I could not resist).... having said that, I did not have any control of setting up for the shot, only worked with what I had, a D60 and her exotic beauty (and direct sun...). And now I only have post production to "fix" it ...or wait for another moment alike to come.
Thanks for your feedback and help!

[ML Photography]

I love the shot and the character. It's a pity for the harsh light, but it's a worthy shot by the way!

[LoveDSLR]

Unfortunately bland shot of people under the shade or good light is just as average as those that are trying to base on PJ and fashion styles.

Of course there are many persistent photographers waiting for hours for good light or trying to find a shade in an open field or desert. Otherwise, it is good for experience to be able to take photos in any conditions with whatever you have on hand and still producing good results (even with post processing, airbrushing or hand retouching).

Next time, you can swap war stories about shooting a wedding in a snow storm or pouring rain and gallery quality shots in a studio.

[anniehun]

Originally Posted by ML Photography

I love the shot and the character. It's a pity for the harsh light, but it's a worthy shot by the way!

Thanks for that, it surely works in my gallery...