I can't get past the hair!

sorry but this is not doing it for me. overexposed, harsh light, peach fuzz, stray hair, etc

Originally Posted by Qarik sorry but this is not doing it for me. overexposed, harsh light, peach fuzz, stray hair, etc

I just bought the camera. I had it for 2 weeks. It was a spur of the moment shot. You probably had peach fuzz when you were 3 years old, too. I didn't think this site was going to be so mean. You probably came out of the womb with your camera. I didn't.

Its not mean, everyone respects eachother enough to be honest so we can all improve. Take the criticism as a compliment...

Originally Posted by meadow'srain I just bought the camera. I had it for 2 weeks. It was a spur of the moment shot. You probably had peach fuzz when you were 3 years old, too. I didn't think this site was going to be so mean. You probably came out of the womb with your camera. I didn't.

heh..sorry if it came out harsh..I didn't realize you would take it that way. Regarding the peach fuzz..it's not about whether you have any or not..it's just that the lighting is really emphasizing it and detracts from the shot. Keep practicing!

Originally Posted by Qarik heh..sorry if it came out harsh..I didn't realize you would take it that way. Regarding the peach fuzz..it's not about whether you have any or not..it's just that the lighting is really emphasizing it and detracts from the shot. Keep practicing!

ok thanks. I bought a bunch of books so I can improve. Even bought a video for my ipad. It just sounded a little harsh. Everyone has to start out at the bottom. Sorry if I came back at you a little hard.

Originally Posted by jarboedoggart Its not mean, everyone respects eachother enough to be honest so we can all improve. Take the criticism as a compliment...

I agree with this post. I know it's hard to take critique...I'll be the first one to admit to that. I have been shooting for about 4 years now and some the most harshest critiques I received on a paid forum...made me a better photographer. Keep an open mind and know that if someone is critiquing...it's because they see something your not seeing. The common denominator here is we all love photography...we can learn from each other.

Today my photo business is still part-time...(because I choose it to be), but I learned a lot a long the way...from people who cared to give me advice.

Keep rocking and keep shooting.

First off, welcome to the board.....
Sometimes comments can be mis-interpreted and or taken the wrong way but indeed there is much to distract from what you may have intended with this shot. Trust me, you will improve your skills and artistic vision if you keep shooting.
We all have to start somewhere and this is a great place to learn and share.....