naiade #1

This picture was an "accident". Lens aperture was set at f1. The face

of my daughter is clearly out of focus. However, people who see this

photo usually find it very attractive. I wanted to have opinions from

people who neither know me nor my daughter... Thanx!

We all have "accidents" with our photos. Some work, some do not. I like this one, so it works for me. I'm not going to presume to analyse it, or elaborate on my response. It just works!

 

Incidentally, I'm surprised that you are having contrast problems with your Minolta Dimage Scan Elite II. It seems to have a very good contrast range (at least for me). Please e-mail me if you want to discuss this point further - we can always take it to the forums if other people are interested!.

Peter : actually I only have contrast problems on some very specific images (generally the ones with a broad spectrum of tones) where I mainly lose details around zone VII. I will post an example here or on the forum you mentioned.

Yes, this was a good miss. The focus is not on your daughter's face, but we can see her happiness in a charming and unusual composition. It's very good.

Laurent. The atmosphere and composition works well despite the less orthodox focus.

Laurent. Who says the face must always be focused. You daughter's mood is still evident and the in focus elements , bubbles and starfish, balance the composition nicely.

Great and original idea, but I really think her face should be sharp. (Seems like her hair just a little longer away from the lens is...)