few shots for C&C

[myko5]

I have a few recent pics that I wouldn't mind getting some general C&C. My goals have been to really just nail focus and exposure. I have not really been working on posing, as I am a big fan of a candid style portrait. Besides, my kids do not really sit and take directions very well. Both pictures were shot with a D90 and 50mm 1.8G. Minor tweaking in PSE on an uncalibrated monitor, so hopefully the colors aren't off. Although looking at them both now the first picture appears to have a tint to it. ISO 1600 was because I quite simply forgot to change it from the night before. If I had thought about it as I should have, I would have lowered it.

1.

Exif: F/4, 1/800, ISO1600, Aperture Priority mode, light from window behind me.
I used a very tight crop because I personally liked it. I realize some will say you should't chop the top of her head off.
2.

Exif: F/16, 1/200, ISO1600, Manual Mode. AB800 set to between 1/8th and 1/16th. Camera right in a 47" Octabox.

 

[myko5]

Quickly edited in PSE to adjust for skin tone. The WB definitely looks better then the original.

 

[LuckySe7en]

overall they're good pictures. The tint does look off in 1. It might be my taste but her eyes look over done as well.

 

[myko5]

Thanks. Can you elaborate on why you think her eyes are overdone? I only ask because I did some tweaks to the picture as a whole, and nothing to her eyes alone.

 

[LuckySe7en]

it could just be her eyes then. They stand out which is good but they stand out a little too much. It could be my monitor too.

 

[DiskoJoe]

Pics are fine. Just some simple snaps but in focus. Now the real issue that needs to be addressed is to remember to check your camera settings. Thats a rookie mistake.