Practicing a portrait

[Jleon99]

Nikon D3100
ISO 500
1/500
f5.6
200mm
Before

After


I would like to know which shot looks better as portrait.

[Colin Southern]

Hi Javier,

In my opinion, neither are "optimal";

The first is under-exposed - unsharpened - and with a colourcast,

The second has over-exposed highlight detail and still appears to be unsharpened.

Would you like me to do a quick edit on it for you to show you what I think may look better?

[Jleon99]

Would you like me to do a quick edit on it for you to show you what I think may look better?

Yes, please do so.

[Colin Southern]

Any better?

[Jleon99]

Any better?

Yes, much better, I am realy enjoy it now. Thank you.
Take away from this lesson:
Sharpner, crop and contrast.

[Jleon99]

Any better?

I practiced today with this new shot at:
1/1600
ISO 400
f/5.6
200mm

I believe; looks better.
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