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Old 05-04-2009, 04:34 PM
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Default First portraits...I need some feedback please
Hi. I'm new here...I took some portrait pictures of a friend of mine some time ago.
Please let me know how I could improve my portraits.
Camera: Nikon D40, been 4 months with me.
Shot with Manual mode on





Exposure Time = 1/30"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Not defined
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2009-02-14 11:17:41
Shutter Speed Value = 4.91 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F5.66
Metering Mode = Pattern
Light Source = unknown
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 55mm



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Old 05-04-2009, 05:02 PM
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Hi Deepak_Roy, welcome to DPS!

You might want to read the "Critique Forum Rules". In the meantime, I added some info and put a link to your second image.
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Old 05-04-2009, 08:07 PM
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I like the pose on both of them but the out of focus foreground items are too distracting. The black and white is much better than the color IMO.
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I agree with mmeyer on all counts! Foreground is very distracting, love the black and white!
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Old 05-05-2009, 04:45 AM
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Thanks for the help Saralonde. I just read the forum rules.
Actually I prefer the B&W picture...actually both pictures had a glass of beer as the foreground and I was trying to look over the rim of the glass. The first pic got a lot more of the glass.
I think I'll rather remove this one and concentrate on the B&W pictures.
Thanks for the comments guys
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:10 AM
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Hey Deepak,

Welcome to DPS..

I prefer the BW for sure... I agree the background is busy...

Just a thought - Dont restrict yourself to B/W pictures... The treatment of a photo will depend on the mood you would like to give to the photo... Colors also make great photos...

Have fun!
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:23 AM
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yeah the thing is, any portrait picture in black & white will immediately tend to look better.
so I guess, the real challenge would be to shoot a portrait in full colour.
I do have the same picture in colour though, because I shot in RAW mode. I'll try to send a link later.
I need to get more models to practise.
Thanks once again for the feedback.
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