first sepia

[pinkie0443]

Hey everyone,
This was my first outdoor family photo session. This picture was there son running on the train tracks at the park. It was the first time I ever converted a picture to Sepia. Please leave me any comments on how I could make this better.

EXIF DATA
Nikon D3000
55-200MM lens
Focal length 55mm
F/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/100sec
ISO Speed 200
Metering Mode Pattern

Hansen 10-24-10 183 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[mitchcook]

Can't see anything myself...

[MrJones]

Originally Posted by mitchcook

Can't see anything myself...

same here.

[pinkie0443]

Originally Posted by mitchcook

Can't see anything myself...

sorry about that! im really having trouble to upload the picture,

[pinkie0443]

Hansen 10-24-10 183 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[pinkie0443]

Originally Posted by pinkie0443

Hansen 10-24-10 183 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Let me know if this link works.... Thanks ahead for the comments.

[Benphall]

ok i know everyone said it looked good but is it my eyes and the late of night or doesnt this picture seem to be a tad noisy. how much did you brighten this photo in post production. dont get me wrong the compostition is aweson and subject so adorable. just see a bit of noise myself.

[pinkie0443]

Originally Posted by Benphall

ok i know everyone said it looked good but is it my eyes and the late of night or doesnt this picture seem to be a tad noisy. how much did you brighten this photo in post production. dont get me wrong the compostition is aweson and subject so adorable. just see a bit of noise myself.

I followed the guide on photoshop elements 7. I did not brighten it but I did as noise as the guide indicated to do. Did I add too much noise? Thank you for you comments.

[Eileen D]

I love the subject and you caught him in mid-stride, which gives a sense of real movement. The curve of the tracks also helps the viewer move through the photo. However the figure of your son seems pale and washed out in comparison to the mass of the tree, which definitely drew my eye more. I'm not sure if it's because of the use of the sepia or whether there's not enough contrast. I'd be curious to see the original to see if he is more eye-catching.

Great job for a first outdoor session! You have a knack for catching a moment!

[dionv]

Personally, I think it's a great composition, but would like to see it in black & white.

That being said, the sepia finish looks a little washed out, to me. It would be interesting to see the original for comparison.

Maybe try darkening the picture overall?

Thanks for sharing.

DionV