Amanda

I have a biased opinion towards liking this because of my model, but I

would like to know what others think. Is the sky too blown out? How

is the framing, pose, etc...all your comments are welcome and

appreciated. Also, I have a BW version in my portfolio that I would

like to get some feedback on... which is better? Thank you!

Nice photo. I think you should of offered your sweatshirt to her...is she freezing?

 

I agree with you about the washed out sky. Maybe crop it out?

 

Anyway you have a nice model,,take more pictures dude.

Yeah, she does look like she's cold or something, but it was actually really nice out. We were all in shorts and t-shirts. I just liked the perspective with including the sky and trees. I have others with these cropped out, but I was hoping someone may suggest a way to fix this one. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Gene!

I like the composition (Would have made a nice 3D shot as well!). I would suggest just burning the midtones of the clouds and sky. It would fit the feel of the photo better anyway. She does look chilly! -Anthony

Certainly OK as is, though I think if I was going with color, I would try to simulate the effect of a warming filter. Personally, I don't find the colors in this to be that compelling, so it's worth considering going a different way entirely. For your consideration...

Anthony - Thanks for the comments. I'm not really very good at burning and dodging so I just try to use levels...maybe I'll learn some day. ;o)

 

David - If you wouldn't mind I'd appreciate if you could take a look at the BW version that I have in my portfolio next to this one. I had already gone in the direction you suggested, but I may not have a good enough eye to do the conversion as well. Please let me know if you think it turned out well. In the mean time I think I'll try to warm it up as you also suggested... Thanks David.