Mother and Daughter

I am not sure that the background works, but any comments are welcome.

Truthfully I love the background and the post processing work done on the picture. Lighting is also wonderful. The ONLY thing I have a question about is the daughters head...it looks positioned wrong with her shoulders set back a bit. Doesn't look quiet comfortable or natural. Even with that it's a great photo!

Hi Josh.  You are right about the position of her head, it was a snapshot.  Thank you very much!

Regards,

Rosario.

Las sonrisas autenticas y dulces de las dos hacen la imagen maravillosa... Quisas la pose es original y como mencionan antes no relajada y comoda para la mas joven. La unidad amorosa de madre/hija tiene un 7 para mi y el PP muy llamativo. Felicidades.

Ti stavo aspettando! Un "doppio" ritratto veramente bello frutto di classe, arte e grande gusto: una splendida idea ottimamente realizzata!

Jorge and Maurizio, Hello my friends! I want to thank you for those kind words.  Jorge, primera vez que me escribes en español! Maurizio, I am ok with italian, I understand it well.

Warm Regards,

Rosario.

Hi Rosario,

Some of the nicest images that I have ever seen were snap shots.

Images create and preserve memories, and this image has done that well.

Best Regards, Mike

A beautiful and lovely result, Rosario!

 

Mike and Ruud: Thank you very much for sharing your impressions about this picture.  Te original photo was taken during a family gathering. I am doubting about the background, maybe I should pick one more neutral. Here is the original picture:

A remarkable portrait and I sense deep love and happiness - not just with the two individuals but with the photographer as well. The fact that this image gives this aura is a sign of success as a photographer.

 

The slight diagonal composition with the hug and the position of hands are all very pleasing and that, IMHO is important. I agree that the background in the original image does not bring value but it's replacement, while better, is a bit too 'gritty' mostly because of the black spots. Of course this is just a personal preference and I don't have too much expertise with portraits so you may not want to take this critique too seriously.

 

All the very best and thank you for a recent visit to one of my images.

Hello Tony.  You have made a complete analysis of the picture, these comments have been very useful.  Thank you very much for the time spent and for your kind words.

Kind Regards,

Rosario.

I've not seen smiles more genuine looking. A terrific portrait.

The warmth of the expressions are delightful and this for me comes above everything else in conveying a sense of joy and togetherness. 

The background serves well to remove any distracting influences, but the overlap of the blending renders too many imperfections on the skin of the subjects. Though I am sure this is something that could be done with more selective intent. 

The perspective is good also and I like the apparent spontaneity, the fact that it doesn't look too preconceived or arranged.

 

Sincere Compliments! 

 

Alf 

Mike, I appreciate your kind words.  Alf, thanks for your kind comments and feedback,  It has been useful,  Initally the idea was that the background was gradually mixing with the portrait, but at the end, it was changing. 

Regards,

Rosario.

A most charming dual portrait. I like it very much and I like the treatment you've given it too. Brava!

-r-

I really like how they seem to be emerging from the textures. Such a lovely Mother and Daughter. The affection expressed is so beautiful! I think you did very well when I see the original. Sometimes it is difficult to remove the background. Well done!

Raymond, thank you for your kind comments.

Gail, I am glad that you liked it, thanks for stopping by. 

Regards,
Rosario.

Very nice pose and composition, excellent texture added, perfect B&W image. 

"Mother and Daughter"? First I thought, they are friends, of close ages.

Cheers.

Hello Bela. The mother is my sister Silvia, she always looks great despite the years  (57). Thank you very much for commenting.

Rosario,  This is a fantastic portrait, snapshot or not.  Mother and daughter look as if they could be sisters here.  I like the natural look, the smiles and love evoked, and the bright eyes that speak.  I don't really have a preference about the two versions.  The orginal is not as artsy and the one with the spotted background, but I think i persoanlly prefer it for its realism.  You have a terrific image here.  My compliments.  Larry

Thank you very much Larry.  I really appreciate your kind words.

Regrds,

Rosario.

Great shot!  Snapshots are often the best because they are essentially not "posed." I try to do all my portraits in this manner.

I am glad You like this portrait, Steve.  Thank you very much for commenting it.

Regards,

Rosario.