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RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 10:19 AM #1

My little princess pondering the complexities of life. C&C welcome.

EDIT: POSTED A NEW B/W Version with more contrast.

Nikolai · Jun-06-2009, 10:21 AM #2

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Originally Posted by RBrogen

My little princess pondering the complexities of life. C&C welcome.

Randy, I'm not big on kids pics, but this one is great!

Ever though of making it BW or at least desaturating a bit?
I personally find colors a bit distracting...

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 10:23 AM #3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai

Randy, I'm not big on kids pics, but this one is great!

Ever though of making it BW or at least desaturating a bit?
I personally find colors a bit distracting...

Thanks Nikolai. I'll post a B/W version and we can compare.

Nikolai · Jun-06-2009, 10:35 AM #4

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Originally Posted by RBrogen

Thanks Nikolai. I'll post a B/W version and we can compare.

Thank you.
This particular BW seems to be a quick hack, it's actually less appealing than color version...

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 10:58 AM #5

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Originally Posted by Nikolai

Thank you.
This particular BW seems to be a quick hack, it's actually less appealing than color version...

LOL it is a quick hack...just a B/W filter lol

codiac2600 · Jun-06-2009, 11:23 AM #6

Wow that is a stunning portrait. Simply one of the best I've seen in such a long time. So much life, great expression, the lighting is to die for, the colours are rich and pure, the bokeh is a perfect wrap for the subject and the treatment is subtle yet defining. Thank you very much for sharing.

PS. I have to agree with Nik... the B&W is well... not.

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 11:30 AM #7

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Originally Posted by codiac2600

Wow that is a stunning portrait. Simply one of the best I've seen in such a long time. So much life, great expression, the lighting is to die for, the colours are rich and pure, the bokeh is a perfect wrap for the subject and the treatment is subtle yet defining. Thank you very much for sharing.

PS. I have to agree with Nik... the B&W is well... not.

Thanks for the kind words Chris. I took it this morning at the swimming pool where she and my son take lessons. She had finished her lesson and gotten changed and her brother was swimming with mom. She was waiting for me to give her my iPhone so she could play a cooking game on it. The pool has floor to ceiling windows and it provide some great light. I shot it with my 70-200L f/2.8 and had just removed a filter. I shot 4 before that one, two of which I think would have been terrific but for the fact that by removing the circular polarizing filter I forgot to make the adjustment for the additional light and the 4 shots were completely blown out.....ARRRRGGGGGHHHH!

Here's one that I'm really mad about blowing the exposure on:

VayCayMom · Jun-06-2009, 01:12 PM #8

Amazing shot, lost in a dream, the lighting is divine. I like it best in color I like how her hair contrast against the slight bluish green in the background. Maybe she is already getting her Christmas list in order... next year MY OWN ipod!!

Scott_Quier · Jun-06-2009, 01:14 PM #9

This is just crazy wonderful!!

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 01:20 PM #10

Thanks VacayMom. I'm in technology for my day job so all of my children are quite adept with PDAs and computers. :)

Scott thanks for commenting. I just wished there was something I could do to salvage the other shot as well. I'm kicking myself for not checking the settings earlier.

Ed911 · Jun-06-2009, 01:21 PM #11

O B 1...you have done good. The first two are my favs. How could you go wrong...she is so precious...very photogenic.

Thanks for sharing...

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 02:58 PM #12

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Originally Posted by Ed911

O B 1...you have done good. The first two are my favs. How could you go wrong...she is so precious...very photogenic.

Thanks for sharing...

Thanks Ed. LOL She now has competition ... we just had our 3rd 6 weeks ago... a little girl, Abigail :)

imagesofhim · Jun-06-2009, 06:19 PM #13

Exquisite! I, too, love natural lighting!! Thank you for sharing!

RBrogen · Jun-06-2009, 06:45 PM #14

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Originally Posted by imagesofhim

Exquisite! I, too, love natural lighting!! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Marjohn

Gary752 · Jun-06-2009, 08:45 PM #15

I really love the first two. I love how you captured the detail of her eyes! If you can salvage the other one, be sure to repost it, as I loved that pose!

GaryB

RBrogen · Jun-07-2009, 05:22 AM #16

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Originally Posted by BroPhoto

I really love the first two. I love how you captured the detail of her eyes! If you can salvage the other one, be sure to repost it, as I loved that pose!

GaryB

Thanks Gary. I was really happy with this shot.

RBrogen · Jun-26-2009, 06:11 PM #17

I was shocked tonight to see that my photo had been chosen for the cover of the web gallery on boston.com for a portrait contest. Wooohooo!!!!

rwells · Jun-26-2009, 06:37 PM #18

Randy,

Congrats on a great portrait

Those eyes...

I'm enjoying seeing your photography skills come to fruition

bdcolen · Jun-27-2009, 03:41 AM #19

Here's one that I'm really mad about blowing the exposure on:

[/QUOTE]

It's okay that you blew the exposure on this one, Randy - it doesn't begin to touch the other one. The first is a really terrific portrait that appears to really capture the subject's spirit and beauty at the moment you released the shutter. The second is a snap of a child who knows she's being photographed and is posed more like a little adult than a child. But the first one? To die for

bdcolen · Jun-27-2009, 03:42 AM #20

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Originally Posted by RBrogen

I was shocked tonight to see that my photo had been chosen for the cover of the web gallery on boston.com for a portrait contest. Wooohooo!!!!

Congrats! This definitely deserves to be there!

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Jun-06-2009, 10:19 AM #1
RBrogen ^OP Digital Art Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,508	Deep Thought My little princess pondering the complexities of life. C&C welcome. EDIT: POSTED A NEW B/W Version with more contrast. __________________ Randy Brogen, CPP www.brogen.com Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP Last edited by RBrogen; Jun-06-2009 at 12:03 PM.

Jun-06-2009, 11:23 AM #6
codiac2600 Major grins Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 324	Wow that is a stunning portrait. Simply one of the best I've seen in such a long time. So much life, great expression, the lighting is to die for, the colours are rich and pure, the bokeh is a perfect wrap for the subject and the treatment is subtle yet defining. Thank you very much for sharing. PS. I have to agree with Nik... the B&W is well... not. __________________ -Chris :ivar *************************************** http://fotoenvy.com

Jun-06-2009, 01:12 PM #8
VayCayMom making real life prettier Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: It's a DRY HEAT Posts: 1,804	Amazing shot, lost in a dream, the lighting is divine. I like it best in color I like how her hair contrast against the slight bluish green in the background. Maybe she is already getting her Christmas list in order... next year MY OWN ipod!!

Jun-06-2009, 01:14 PM #9
Scott_Quier Lovin' It Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 6,510	This is just crazy wonderful!! __________________ Scott My Photos Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop Equipment List - Check my profile

Jun-06-2009, 01:20 PM #10
RBrogen ^OP Digital Art Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,508	Thanks VacayMom. I'm in technology for my day job so all of my children are quite adept with PDAs and computers. :) Scott thanks for commenting. I just wished there was something I could do to salvage the other shot as well. I'm kicking myself for not checking the settings earlier. __________________ Randy Brogen, CPP www.brogen.com Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP

Jun-06-2009, 01:21 PM #11
Ed911 Major grins Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eastern NC USA Posts: 1,242	O B 1...you have done good. The first two are my favs. How could you go wrong...she is so precious...very photogenic. Thanks for sharing... __________________ Remember, no one may want you to take pictures, but they all want to see them. Educate yourself like you'll live forever and live like you'll die tomorrow. Ed

Jun-06-2009, 06:19 PM #13
imagesofhim Psalm 46:10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 517	Exquisite! I, too, love natural lighting!! Thank you for sharing! __________________ Blessings, Marjohn Images of Him Photography \| visit my oft-ignored blog

Jun-06-2009, 08:45 PM #15
Gary752 Major grins Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 667	I really love the first two. I love how you captured the detail of her eyes! If you can salvage the other one, be sure to repost it, as I loved that pose! GaryB

Jun-26-2009, 06:11 PM #17
RBrogen ^OP Digital Art Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,508	I was shocked tonight to see that my photo had been chosen for the cover of the web gallery on boston.com for a portrait contest. Wooohooo!!!! __________________ Randy Brogen, CPP www.brogen.com Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP

Jun-26-2009, 06:37 PM #18
rwells Let the shootin' begin... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 5,494	Randy, Congrats on a great portrait Those eyes... I'm enjoying seeing your photography skills come to fruition __________________ Randy

Jun-27-2009, 03:41 AM #19
bdcolen CaptureReality Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA, USA Posts: 3,720	Here's one that I'm really mad about blowing the exposure on: [/QUOTE] It's okay that you blew the exposure on this one, Randy - it doesn't begin to touch the other one. The first is a really terrific portrait that appears to really capture the subject's spirit and beauty at the moment you released the shutter. The second is a snap of a child who knows she's being photographed and is posed more like a little adult than a child. But the first one? To die for __________________ bd@bdcolenphoto.com Dgrin Artist In Residence -------------------------------------------- "He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan "The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed