You're right about the focus. I've been using back button focus, but was under the impression that it was better than using the shutter release...no? FWIW I'm normally using a center point and recomposing. Thanks for your input!totally handsome little child but.....
They look out of focus. Your camera may be back focussing.
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and they look too bright to me.
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