Looking for C&C Picture of my Daughter on the Atlanic Ocean

[Riderpride55]

Hello all, my wife and I bought a D3000 with the intent of taking better pictures of our family, so far the quality is far better than a point n shoot. but now as I get further down the rabbit hole I find myself looking to improve my shooting skills, and equipment (how exciting). We were on a deep sea fishing trip while on vacation, and out of luck I got this picture of my Daughter. Please tell me what you think

Thanks

 

[adversus]

Cute kid!

It looks under-exposed and the colors are really flat. I'd also crop it tighter as well. Your profile says your photos are OK to edit, so I did a quick work-up (click for larger size):

 

[eric-holmes]

Agreed, cute kid! But I also think this photo could benefit from some PP. Here is my take on it.

I adjusted the levels, a touch of curves and I cloned out the flash directly in the center of her pupil.

 

[Riderpride55]

Thanks for the quick replies and the editing work. The picture I posted is unedited. Looks like I need to buy photo shop now. Seeing the before and after pics I get the under exposed, and flat comments, I 100% agree. but what is the PP comment? Thanks again

 

[redessa]

Oooh, I want to play! Beautiful little girl, BTW.


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[greenjackson16]

looks like you're going in the right direction. I like the choice of backdrop.

 

[adversus]

I didn't use Photoshop.

I used Aperture which is the photo management software I use. For light editing like this you don't need Photoshop.

 

[eric-holmes]

I didn't use Photoshop. I used Aperture which is the photo management software I use. For light editing like this you don't need Photoshop.

I don't think his comment was directed to you.

 

[manaheim]

Agreed, cute kid! But I also think this photo could benefit from some PP. Here is my take on it.

I adjusted the levels, a touch of curves and I cloned out the flash directly in the center of her pupil.

This is pretty good, but you shouldn't clone out the flash. Leaves the eyes looking dead.

 

[MTVision]

Thanks for the quick replies and the editing work. The picture I posted is unedited. Looks like I need to buy photo shop now. Seeing the before and after pics I get the under exposed, and flat comments, I 100% agree. but what is the PP comment? Thanks again

PP = post processing (editing)

You could always get photoshop elements for light editing - it's a lot cheaper. You can get Elements for under 100.00

 

[g-fi]

Why will no one fix the horizon? Cute kid, but THE WORLD IS SLIDING TO THE RIGHT. Make it stop!

 

[boon4376]

Desaturate, make it look colder, match the eyes to the background blues, plays into the emotion and apparel better than a warm orange sunset look.

 

[Riderpride55]

thanks for all of the comments. I look forward to creating better pictures.

 

[Aerr]

Here's my take! I think pictures of kids look nice with contrast and brightness.


girlbythesea by conniee, on Flickr