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© Jeanine M. Bailey

Waiting

Uploaded: January 29, 2009

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Another shot of Jill who is expecting twins in March! We had a lot of fun the other day doing these...my first time!!!

Slightly cropped, converted to B&W using Bs Vanilla and added a vignette.

All suggestions welcome and appreciated!! :) Have a wonderful day!! :)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Jodi M. Walsh January 29, 2009

this is a really nice portrait. I love the effects you added, jeanine. keep up the good work, girl! #1075303

Chastity Abbott January 29, 2009

I love the tones here!! Beautiful light too!! :) #7101788

Jeanine M. Bailey January 29, 2009

Thanks Jodi and Chastity!! :) #7102032

Debbra Bailey January 29, 2009

Very nice shot bean! I like the BW and the vignette was a great choice :) #7102119

Dale Hardin January 29, 2009

Well done Jeanine. The vignette you added was a good choice.

If you have time, would you try a crop? The bottom of the image is distracting in three ways. One, the wrinkling of the dress (this could be cloned if you wish), two, the small bit of hand showing at the end of the sleeve, and three, the line of the stomach curving back into the image.

Try a crop on the bottom up to just below the belly button. This will eliminate all distractions and will not diminish the fact of the pregnancy. It will have the added effect of placing more attention on the mother. Give it a try and compare them side by side.

If you don't like it, throw it out and tell me to buzz off. LOL :-) #7103373

Jeanine M. Bailey January 29, 2009

Thanks Deb and Dale!

Dale, I tried your suggestion and cropped of a touch at the bottom, cloned out one of the wrinkles and some railing which was still in the picture. Let me know what you think!! :) I DO think I like it better but I had not noticed the distractions before you mentioned them....it HELPS to have more eyes checking out an image!! :) #7103552

Dale Hardin January 29, 2009

I think it looks cleaner now Jeanine. Did you try the crop to the area I suggested? You would of course, have to redo the vignette if you did. I'm just curious if you'd like it. #7103776

Shari Kelly January 29, 2009

WOW Jeanine---This is wonderful...
I do not miss the big belly...twins...OH congrats to her..love her looking down and the treatment works perfectly...I know she loves this...
Wonderfully done girlie!!! Shari #7104218

Amber J. Skene January 30, 2009

Wonderful work Jeanine! You are going to have so much fun capturing these twins! I can't wait!! Beautiful tones and lighting. #7106919

Aimee C. Eisaman January 30, 2009

I like the crop you did on this....it does look better in my opinion! No one has mentioned this so I'm probably wrong, but the whites seem to bright to me. They take away the attention from her face and belly. Would a levels layer help? Not sure! A great pose though! :~) #7107610

Melissa G. Meiselman January 30, 2009

Jeanine, I would not have noticed these things....the wrinkles or the hand only because I was looking at her face and tummy. The cropped results does, on hindsight, makes for a cleaner image. #7107705

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 30, 2009

she has the most tender expression... gorgeous! #7108432

Joan E. Hoffman January 31, 2009

Really great job for your first Jeanine!! I commend you! #7110188

Jennifer L. Taranto February 02, 2009

i love the creamy vanilla b&w tones!! love her expression & pose too!! sooo sweet!! #7117652

Nina Shields February 05, 2009

Jeanine, what a special keepsake photo; she's looking at her tummy with great tenderness and joy while also thinking, "what happened to me and will I ever be normal again?" :) Can't wait to see photos of the babies! #7130818

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