girlfriend

[saivor]

just taking some pictures in the afternoon, this is the one i liked the most. no postproduction.



- http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/...c02a2efe_b.jpg - for large size
Camera: Canon Rebel Xsi
Lens: EF-50mm f/1.8 at f/1.8
Shutter: 1/125
ISO 100


im quite new to photography so i don't really know what to ask. just want critiques to improve, especially in portrait photography

thanks

[WooD]

First thing that grabs my eye is the softness of the image. It seems the sharpest area is her hair.

[Arun]

I like the angle, expression and the space you have left on the RHS. Makes one wonder what she is looking at. You seem to have focused on the middle of the head which leads to the face being out of focus. I would have preferred to see the focus on the eye instead otherwise good shot.

Thanks for sharing

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by WooD

First thing that grabs my eye is the softness of the image. It seems the sharpest area is her hair.

I agree with WooD. Shooting wide open will do that...try a smaller aperture to get her whole head and face in focus - f/2.8 - f/3.5 will still get you a nice shallow DOF, but she'll be in much better focus.

[rbaugh]

Great shot! she's beautiful, and you captured that wonderfully!

I would agree with one of the other comments - try to have the focus more on her eyes so that they pop a little more. By basing your composition around the eyes you can draw out even more beauty from your subject

[saivor]

thanks for the critique,
i'll definitely try to bring more focus on to the face and eyes
and by the way, she is looking at her dog playing catch

[ReflectingGrace]

the focus falls off in the face but I think it gives is a dreamy, romantic feeling. I like it