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[manuellugo]

I am new to DPS and the digital photography world. I am looking to learn how to take better pictures and have fun doing it. Any pointers regarding this picture would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Camera: Nikon D5000
Aperature: 4.2
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO Speed: 1/60s

[philip_b]

Maybe just me, but I don't see the image. Seems to happen frequently with thumbnail attachments (vs. directly posting your image).

[manuellugo]

Originally Posted by philip_b

Maybe just me, but I don't see the image. Seems to happen frequently with thumbnail attachments (vs. directly posting your image).

Thanks, should be on there now.

[AFLGator]

I'm not huge on colorization but the contrast here is not that stark, it fits. This is a nice, crisp portrait of a fine looking boy. I can't see anything wrong with it.

[Peapod Photo]

Yeah, it's a really nice pic, but I'm not a fan of part colour/part B&W, either.

[Naois]

I like the composition.

I am not a fan of the selective color either.

[manuellugo]

Thanks everyone for the comments. Not sure why not alot of people dislike the B/W with
color but I see that comment being made often. This was my first post and one of my best pictures if not the best i have taken, in my opinion. I ill post some other pictures soon so I can learn a little something from everyone. Thanks again.

[carlyfan]

It's a very nice image! His eyes are nice and sharp, and you've got great catchlights in them. I love his expression too. Part of the reason I don't like selective coloring, is that it emphasizes whatever is colored; it pops out. So if the colored part is not the subject (which is often the case), it is distracting. In this photo, his eyes are excellent, I love them. But because the backpack is blue, my eyes are immediately drawn to the backpack, not the eyes. I hope that makes sense. It's a super cute picture, I would just personally rather see it in full B&W.
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Lisa

[cherrygirl]

It is great except for the selective color. It is taking away from his beautiful face. No need to spot color, it adds nothing.

[NicoleScraps]

Originally Posted by carlyfan

It's a very nice image! His eyes are nice and sharp, and you've got great catchlights in them. I love his expression too. Part of the reason I don't like selective coloring, is that it emphasizes whatever is colored; it pops out. So if the colored part is not the subject (which is often the case), it is distracting. In this photo, his eyes are excellent, I love them. But because the backpack is blue, my eyes are immediately drawn to the backpack, not the eyes. I hope that makes sense. It's a super cute picture, I would just personally rather see it in full B&W.
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Lisa

Exactly this. And welcome to DPS!