Help me make it memorable.

[teilhet]

This is my son's first successful sit, can you help me make it memorable? I really like the leather of the couch, but is the cushion line bothersome? Would this work in B&W? Do you think the high angle takes away from the achievement of the sitting? Feel free to edit and repost.



Camera: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 12.9 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash fired, red-eye reduction

X-Resolution: 180 dpi
Y-Resolution: 180 dpi
Date and Time: 2008:11:11 23:20:48
Date and Time (Original): 2008:11:11 23:20:48
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:11:11 23:20:48
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 5 bits
Shutter Speed: 189/32
Maximum Lens Aperture: 29/8
Metering Mode: Pattern
Color Space: sRGB
Focal Plane X-Resolution: 7111.111 dpi

[SandeeWig]

Is it OK to edit and repost your photo?

[dhart]

I do know that cropping seems to help. The photo is left heavy, so removing some of the space to the right will help balance it. HTH

[teilhet]

Originally Posted by SandeeWig

Is it OK to edit and repost your photo?

Yeah, show me what you're thinking. Thanks

[SandeeWig]

Hi again, my apologies for the PM...you replied to the thread as I sent it...

Anyhoo...I agree with dhart, it seems a little heavy on the right side. The leather is cool, just no need to have so much.

So, I cropped it, adjusted the curves and color balance slightly to give his skin a little more color (too much? I hope not. I thought it had a slight blue tint to it, so I just wanted to warm it up enough to remove that), and then enhanced and brightened his eyes a bit.

The fact that there was a strong catch light in his left eye and none in his right was a little distracting for me. So, I toned it down slightly.

He sure is a cutie! How old? Love those firsts! Memorable regardless, but nice to have a camera handy.

Thanks for letting me have a go at it!

[jovz88]

this was great sandeewig.

this baby is so cute! I rememebered when my baby first did that....now she's walking and running

[WooD]

[teilhet]

Very Nice, SandeeWig. Thanks. I didn't noticed the eye reflection until you pointed it out. Great suggestions and example.
teilhet

Originally Posted by SandeeWig

Hi again, my apologies for the PM...you replied to the thread as I sent it...

Anyhoo...I agree with dhart, it seems a little heavy on the right side. The leather is cool, just no need to have so much.

So, I cropped it, adjusted the curves and color balance slightly to give his skin a little more color (too much? I hope not. I thought it had a slight blue tint to it, so I just wanted to warm it up enough to remove that), and then enhanced and brightened his eyes a bit.

The fact that there was a strong catch light in his left eye and none in his right was a little distracting for me. So, I toned it down slightly.

He sure is a cutie! How old? Love those firsts! Memorable regardless, but nice to have a camera handy.

Thanks for letting me have a go at it!

[teilhet]

Originally Posted by Dr. WooD

Nice Dr. WooD - this is a great version that I don't have the abilities to do myself. Well done.

[SandeeWig]

Originally Posted by teilhet

Very Nice, SandeeWig. Thanks. I didn't noticed the eye reflection until you pointed it out. Great suggestions and example.
teilhet

Glad you liked it. By the way, he's got great hair!!

Originally Posted by jovz88

this was great sandeewig.

Thanks!