I need your opinion

[kellyb]

What do you think of having the focus on the subject's feet? This was the parent pick for favorite in the group, but I was interested to see what other people had to say about the idea.

Thanks everyone :hugs:

 

[oldmacman]

What do you think of having the focus on the subject's feet? This was the parent pick for favorite in the group, but I was interested to see what other people had to say about the idea.

Thanks everyone :hugs:

I'd probably rather have the focus on the face. Nice old school processing, but dead centre with all those wires and background clutter is more of a concern to me.

 

[jaymitch]

I agree, the processing is great. The focusing is kind of a personal preference thing but i would be curious to see what it would do for the photo to have the focus on the face. Even know she is dead center in the pic for some reason it doesn't bother me too much, like oldmacman said the background would be more of a concern. With that said it is still a nice photo...keep up the good work.

 

[DiskoJoe]

portrait mode

 

[bigtwinky]

First off, I dont really see the "focus on the feet". Most of the image looks out of focus to me.

Depends on the feet. It can work, but if you want to do it, get in closer on the feet. Focus means (usually, but not always) that it's the main subject of the image. If you have a shot like this that is balance top and bottom with the focus in one place, it seems odd. Get down low, go wider lens if you can, and make those feet important.... if that's what you want.

If the feet are the subject, and unless it's part of telling the story, at least have them clean

Personally, I think it makes for a pretty bad image. But it is great to add variety to a series of shots. I would highly suggest if you want focus on the feet, ALSO shoot some with focus on the face.

I like the idea of a sepia style processing, but I find yours a bit dark and lifeless. Try exposing a bit brighter. It's a kid with a smile after all, no need for too much gloom.

Other random CC: watch your backgrounds. Those power lines on one side are annoying. Don't go for a straight on angle, vary it a bit to minimize background distractions.
And as pointed out, shooting portrait mode for something like this. Or... as with my comment about where to focus... shooting portrait AND landscape. If the subject is posting and cooperative, it takes and additional 4 secs to turn the camera, focus, compose, shoot.

 

[leearmlene]

Hi cute little girl! nice shot with a cute smile..

 

[Puddlestomper]

I like the idea! However, I don't care for the central composition and the background. This shot should have been taken in portrait (vertical) position as DiskoJoe mentioned.

 

[jake337]

Heres a foot shot for ya!

 

[Bynx]

If there was some reason to have only the feet in focus it might work. But they are at the bottom of the pic and cut off. Most of the image is what gets the notice and its all OOF. With the sepia tone and vignette edges it looks like an old shot from a Kodak Instamatic. You know the kind of camera that always produced lousy images.

 

[pixilstudio]

if the feet is what you are interested in then change the perspective to show that

 

[moeglydesign]

I agree, I think the face should be your main focal point. This makes for an interesting picture, but not necessarily one to hang on their wall ya know?