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Can I please get some feedback on this photo? I've done some edits using PSE for the first time. Would also appreciate some feedback on the composition, etc.

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Old 05-09-2010, 09:59 AM
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Great shot! Love the expression on the kid's face. The background is beautiful too, but wouldn't it be better if the daddy's face could be seen?

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Old 05-09-2010, 02:34 PM
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This is a great shot!! Composition and everything is great. The only thing I would say is maybe make your watermark smaller or move it straight down. It's wants to compete with that adorable little face. That's really it though. Great job!!
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Great Shot! Cannot help but smile with that cute little expression.

FWIW

1) Try cropping dad's head up to his hair line, so no skin is showing on his forehead. (Since you only have his forehead, my eyes feel like something is missing)
2) Try cropping the right side so about 1/3 of the arm is showing. (since you don't quite have the elbow, my eyes feel like something is missing.)
3) Reduce the size of the watermark and lower it to the bottom right corner, if you feel you need it.

I realize these are some of the things stated above, just adding my two cents.

(with those couple of adjustments, IMO, you have an awesome shot)

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Thanks everyone! I've made the suggested adjustments. What do you think now?

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Personally, I like it alot.

And my wife just wants to reach out and pinch those cheeks, if it means anything.

You should be proud.

(and the real question is, what do you think?)
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Started with a very good shot and the new crop is excellent! The new crop takes away the uneasiness of not seeing dad's face. Very nice.
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Love the new crop!
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it's a really nice shot of the babe, but the top of dad's head is very distracting. very nice colors in the background
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