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how I can improve this photo, thanks

© Lois Pierpont

how I can improve this photo, thanks

Uploaded: January 30, 2008

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aperture 2.8
SS 1/80
ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 130.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Chastity Abbott January 30, 2008

Gorgeous work!! I love the tones, light and focus!! Awesome! #842799

Paul G Slate January 30, 2008

I think that it will be hard to improve on this! great work! #5420180

Amber J. Skene January 30, 2008

I agree with everyone too! It's hard to improve a photo when it's a great photo. The tones are wonderful and the eyes really stand out. Nice work!! #5420370

Cynthia L. Deters January 30, 2008

Great photo! She is a beauty! #5420693

January 30, 2008

why mess with a great shot
#5420764

Lois Pierpont January 30, 2008

Thank you Chastity, Paul, Amber, Cynthia, and Jeffery, for the comments.
#5420912

Les Rhoades level-classic January 30, 2008

In this photo group that I’m a member of (Yahoo PG101) we have a thing called NBZ (No bull Zone). It’s a place to get honest feedback about your photos.
Here is my NBZ on your photo: The hand in the BG is too big and distracting. I would crop off the left side to remove the hand entirely and crop the bottom up to the bottom of here hair. Make it a tighter portrait without the hands showing. I would also clone out the stray hair on “her left” side, which is by her ear ring. (photo right side)
There is also a large white spot on the jacket above the one button shown. I would clone it out.
If you want an example of waht I saying...I would be happy to grab a screen shot and show you. Just ask.
Les
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Lois Pierpont January 31, 2008

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=c4c6a7451a&attid=0.1&disp=attd&view=att&th=117d043238aaeae2
this is a poor quality image but wanted to share it anyway

this is the photo redone by Les I love it .
He pointed out how the hair and the ^ made by her arm, point your eye to her face. I didn't notice that her hand looked big, but after he said it every time I look at it thats the first thing I see.
Thanks Les #5423437

Lois Pierpont January 31, 2008

now for the image #5423442

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