Are the eyes too soft?

[jhelfer]

exif info:
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 50D
Orientation = Normal
XResolution = 298.80
YResolution = 298.80
Resolution Unit = Inch
Copyright = Copyright: Helfer Photo 2009
Exif Offset = 272
Exposure Time = 1/250 sec
FNumber = F2.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISOSpeed Ratings = 100
Shutter Speed Value = 0.0040 sec (1/250)
Aperture Value = F3.0
Flash = Off, surpressed
Focal Length = 100.00 mm
Exposure Mode = Auto
White Balance = Manual
Scene Capture Type = Standard


I tried to focus on the eyes but the far eye appears too soft to me. Comments appreciated.

[drsarahhansen]

I think the far eye seems too soft, too. And I'm surprised, because usually with f2.8 I can get both eyes sharp, even with my subject at an angle like that.

It's a beautiful photo, nonetheless!

[SusanH1970]

Yeah, the far eye is definitely too soft; the near eye actually looks a tad OOF also...looks to me like the focus fell on her hair above her left eye.

Have you tried using a DOF calculator? Here's a link: Online Depth of Field Calculator

Otherwise, really nice - the lighting is lovely. It might be a touch underexposed, though. But that's a nitpick, I tend to like light/bright portraits and often purposely overexpose mine a wee bit.

Very pretty model and I love the windblown hair!

[JosephLee]

i like it i can almost see you in her eyes.good shot