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areilla10
02-13-2009, 05:03 PM
This is a slightly photoshopped photo of my son when he was just a little fella. I took this using my Canon AE-1, and probably 400 ISO film, but beyond that I can't remember the particulars. Let me know what you think...
Mad Aussie
02-13-2009, 06:21 PM
I guess it depends how critical you want someone to be here.
It's a cute shot for sure. He has lovely huge eyes!!
The application of the filter makes it lean towards being more of a painting with that canvas look than a photo now.
The left side of the boys jersey and face are a bit blown out so perhaps some burning could be beneficial there.
He has a strong shadow under the left side of his cheek which is a bit harsh.
I can see by the highlights in his eyes the only light here was a large window ... a reflector might have helped reduce that but I'm sure just getting him still enough for a shot was a mission without setting up extra lighting aids :)
tomorrowstreasures
02-13-2009, 09:40 PM
I love the baby's expression!
Tend to agree with MA on the rest of the cc.
areilla10
02-16-2009, 01:24 AM
Thanks!

I agree with you about the need for some sort of fill-in lighting. I didn't have a flash at the time, and never even thought of using a reflector. I've got lots of otherwise cute pictures, but lighting has always been my kryptonite. I still like the shot though, shadows and all. It's imperfect...just like the real life it was taken in. :)
kiley9806
02-16-2009, 01:35 AM
what a cute baby - theres no doubt about that! i would have only one complaint, and that would be the background. its too cluttered to make the capture anything other than a snapshot... that could easily be corrected with some post-processing though. i like the soft shadows on his cheek and the wetness of his sweet baby lips. :) a little crop off the left hand side would help too.
also, is the grain from the film or from the scanning or from a filter?
Mad Aussie
02-16-2009, 02:41 AM
Man I keep looking at those gorgeous eyes! They are HUGE! That kid must be able to see an M&M at 1000 metres in pitch dark!:D Very cute.
Is he loosing those big eyes quickly as he grows up?

:lightbulb Imagine guys if we kept our baby looks our whole lives ... I'd still be a hit with all the girls 40 yrs on! :goodvibes