Child Portrait Attempt

By WhatIC written 7/14/06 4:00 PM, published 7/14/06 4:00 PM

Lu Color

Lu B/W

Lu B/W Glow
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Are you fininshed yet?
I am trying to get a decent portrait for a Cute Kid Photo Contest,I know cheesy,my wife is making me do it.
Please let me know what yall think..honestly. Thanks. Robert

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smalltown05 7/14/06 4:19 PM

These are nice shots and I love the cleft in his chin. Our newspaper used to do one of these contests every year and, in the way of advice (take it or leave it), the photos that we picked as winners were solidly in focus, tightly cropped and charming. An unusual twist is good because they get beaucoups shots like this but don't go down the seriously cheesy road. (In other words, avoid the bearskin rugs and angel wings!) A good shot of him being the kid he is will be great.

- blow.....hard
jessypi 7/14/06 4:19 PM

Ok, with a tighter crop, my favorite would be 'are we finished yet' - that's honest emotion for ya!
ROCKADEE 7/14/06 4:30 PM

Very Nice, Robert...The Second And Third Pics Are My Favorites...Nice Job!

- NATURE RULES!!!
amethyst dragon 7/14/06 4:45 PM

I like the glow and are we finished yet(with aa tighter crop). Cute kid!!

- Draggin around
LaPineian 7/14/06 4:51 PM

Cute kiddo. I like are we finished yet & agree with a tighter crop.
Lidljo 7/14/06 5:56 PM

Lovely child - I like the third and fourth shots also, but would crop them closer.

- Flowers are happiness...
tetedefromage 7/14/06 6:06 PM

I love the expression on his face in Are We Finished Yet. :)
Anonymous Hero 7/14/06 6:18 PM

the first one shows more depth in the childs eyes but the last one is good also
WhatIC 7/14/06 6:36 PM

Okay, tighter crop. First thing when i get home. Thanks for the comments. I will take the advice Smally, thanks for the scoop!

- Angry Groundskeeper
Mike H 7/14/06 6:43 PM

#2, are my faves. i'm in a B/W state of mind. for your contest i'd use the first color shot. most don't appreciate a good B/W photo
Anonymous Hero 7/14/06 7:02 PM

what lens did you use? good job
Damiker 7/14/06 8:10 PM

Kids,like many of us,are reluctant targets.I find the best shot is a candid one.I focus at something that is at the correct distance(lamp,tree ,someone else) drop the camera(not on the ground!)When you do wheel and fire,focus is close,light is right,and they never see it coming.I agree a close crop is a good crop!
jessa 7/14/06 8:17 PM

color, definitely. brings out his eye color a lot more... you'll have that in the bag!
stormy 7/14/06 9:21 PM

What a cute boy. I love the last one.
MRQUACKERS 7/14/06 11:54 PM

Like the first shot - for home photo, not sure for contests.

- A quack with an camera
bugaboo 7/15/06 2:03 AM

1&3 are my picks! Great shootin'
BusyB1965 7/15/06 3:48 PM

#1 would be my pick if the tree were not so close to his head.......

- Blessings
deedee1214 8/9/06 10:49 PM

Lu B/W is "cuter"

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