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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Jonathan Wienke on May 09, 2009, 10:51:30 pm

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: Jonathan Wienke on May 09, 2009, 10:51:30 pm

It's difficult to objectively judge family photos, so I offer this to a hopefully more impartial audience:

(http://www.visual-vacations.com/images/2009/2009-05-07_0030.jpg)

Constructive C&C appreciated...

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: KeithR on May 09, 2009, 11:19:11 pm

Quote from: Jonathan Wienke

It's difficult to objectively judge family photos, so I offer this to a hopefully more impartial audience:

(http://www.visual-vacations.com/images/2009/2009-05-07_0030.jpg)

Constructive C&C appreciated...

First of all Jonathan, congratulations! And hope mother and child are well. The pic seems to confirm it. My only criticism is that it seems very contrasty. Given the subject matter, I would have softened it a bit.

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: Ray on May 09, 2009, 11:29:11 pm

Quote from: Jonathan Wienke

It's difficult to objectively judge family photos, so I offer this to a hopefully more impartial audience:

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Title: Mother & Child
Post by: dalethorn on May 09, 2009, 11:52:19 pm

Nice portrait. Since you asked, I'd try to remove some of that shadow behind the head. That's just me - others may think it adds to the mood.

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: Jonathan Wienke on May 10, 2009, 12:53:25 am

Quote from: dalethorn

Nice portrait. Since you asked, I'd try to remove some of that shadow behind the head. That's just me - others may think it adds to the mood.

It's actually the back of the recliner she is sitting in, not a shadow.

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: RSL on May 10, 2009, 01:02:40 pm

Jonathan, That's a truly beautiful photograph. Don't change it. Yes, it may have a bit more contrast than the usual mother-child picture, but the extra contrast models the baby's face in a way I wouldn't change. Great shot.

Title: Mother & Child
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 10, 2009, 08:49:17 pm

Quote from: RSL

Jonathan, That's a truly beautiful photograph. Don't change it. Yes, it may have a bit more contrast than the usual mother-child picture, but the extra contrast models the baby's face in a way I wouldn't change. Great shot.

I agree. It draws me right to the baby's face. Very nice!