Little guy and the tree

[jar874]

I just started playing around with my new camera and I got this shot kneeling down looking up towards him sitting on a ledge. Right now, getting a good shot is pure luck as there is so much to learn! I thought it was pretty good for a beginner though...any suggestions?

Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi
Exposure: 1/200
ISO:400
Aperature:f/6.3

[PinkLens]

Hey there-great for a beginners shot. I cant really critique because Im new myself but it perhaps try making the contrasts stronger? Im thinking a stronger contrast will bring greater definition to his face?

BTW, cute little bub this one

Thanks,
Priya.

[lcb]

jar,
know all about the beginners luck, the best candid shots are so hard.
i agree with pink lens, a little more contrast, don't know how to take
a picture with more contrast, without altering it with picture software after..
any suggestions?
lcb

[jar874]

Thank you very much! This is such a helpful site!

[nh7tn]

my only real issue is that all the plants behind him have a lot of business going on with the hot spots scattered around. it makes me feel like I don't know where to look so he kinda gets lost. other than that I thinks its a good start to a long life behind the lens

[kencaleno]

added contrast and sharpened: Ken

[Mr.Intensity]

I'm really a fan of this capture. I've seen shots like this (the brilliance) taken in bright sand BG's ect. and critiques called them lovely? I'd look at some of those and you might even want to add sparkle & high lights to this one:-)

[OverAnalyzer]

I like the depth of field (I believe that is how to describe it)...where the tree is soft in the back....I have no other meaningfuly advice to offer as I am also a beginner. I like the edits suggested also. Cute subject.

[Omadawn]

ahhh what a cutie .