Visiting the grandkids... Our 2 1/2 yo was so engrossed she didn't notice me pulling out a chair and hovering over her. Experimenting with high key, seems to enhance the softness of the scene. Any thoughts appreciated.
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18th September 2013, 01:05 PM #1
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18th September 2013, 01:48 PM #2
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I like this a lot and hope everyone views it in the large version.
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18th September 2013, 02:44 PM #3
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Hi Kevin. I think your high key development really makes this image. Nice work. I wonder a little bit whether including her red bead necklace enhances or distracts from the overall image.
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Works beautifully. There a wonderful harmony in the tones across the image.
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18th September 2013, 02:53 PM #5
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I love the high key effect. IMO, high key needs a small area of dark within the image to contrast with the light areas and to make the effect not just over exposed or overly bright. I think that the green necklace provides the counter-point to the over-all brightness.
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18th September 2013, 03:05 PM #6
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Really very nice. The high key treatment makes this but the red necklace does pull slightly.
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18th September 2013, 03:09 PM #7
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Thanks much, gents. I appreciate the feedback.
Karm and John, I debated the inclusion of the red beeds but decided it helped balance the image, added a little color to what might become too washed out, and thought it contributed to communicating the mindset of a small child looking forward to her next addition.
Richard, I completely agree with some offsetting darker color. Are you thinking it might be good to enhance the green and red. Easily done, and I'll have a play with it.
Thank you all.
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18th September 2013, 05:19 PM #8
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Hi Kevin,
this picture works well for me. I think your capture is spot-on.
Well done.
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18th September 2013, 05:24 PM #9
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Kevin...I might suggest that it takes a parent to really appreciate that image, as your granddaughter will when she displays it to her children.
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18th September 2013, 05:44 PM #10
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breathtakingly beautiful...
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18th September 2013, 08:04 PM #11
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beautiful !
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18th September 2013, 10:42 PM #12
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Everything that I thought while viewing this image (in its largest size) has already been said. Love it...it's beautiful...well done...spot on.
Needless to say, I LIKE IT!!
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18th September 2013, 11:42 PM #13
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Thanks, guys for the kind words and encouragement
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