Popping Bubbles

[irelanct]

Was curious if the edit of my daughter chasing bubbles was too much. I went BW at first but thought sepia was better. Just don't know. Seems like the shot is missing something. What do you think. Thanks in advance.

Canon T1i
ISO 400
55mm
f/8
1/160 sec
Post in Aperture and NIK sweet.

[NicoleScraps]

It looks like a cute shot, but I agree, something is just off about it. I personally would love to see the color version.

[graciousness]

I think this would just work best with colour. The grass looks dead in monochrome.

Do you still have the original or coloured version?

[yulchick]

I agree, I think the shot will look more "fun" in color

[WinstonWolfPhotography]

I really like this shot. It looks like Sepia style to me, no? I just think it gives it a timeless look. Nice job.

[irelanct]

Here's the color version. Looked to busy to me.

[NicoleScraps]

Do you mind if I (or others) play around with some post processing on this? I think it has a lot of potential to be a really cute shot, just needs a little work.

[irelanct]

no problem. I have the raw file also. I really liked the pic. Showed her having fun chasing bubbles. Just couldn't figure out how to express it. Still on the begining of the learning curve.

[NicoleScraps]

Okay, here is what I did. I opened it in camera raw, brought up the exposure a little bit, bumped up the clarity and virbrance. Then I ran the Pioneer Woman's Boost action (which is free on her website). It sharpens and pops the color. And cropped it down just a bit. You could probably do a much better job working with the raw file than what I did working with the jpg though. It is a REALLY cute shot. I just love the bubbles.

[EOBeav]

I say print it and send it to grandma.