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Crawling B&W


mtmixon

Exposure Date: 2011:05:21 15:49:06;
Make: NIKON CORPORATION;
Model: NIKON D90;
ExposureTime: 1/160 s;
FNumber: f/4;
ISOSpeedRatings: 800;
ExposureProgram: Aperture priority;
ExposureBiasValue: 0;
MeteringMode: Pattern;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 50 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.4.1;


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When you're crawling around on the floor with a baby, you obviously

don't have complete control over lighting and composition (at least I

don't seem to). This is one where I loved his expression, but the

original image was too dark (due to him being under our pool table),

and so I had to do some dodging and enhancements in LR. Critiques and

feedback would be appreciated.

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Well IMHO you did a fine job in the moment as far as the capture and the finished photo looks great. Very nice work and best regards.

Oh, Keep shooting the little man because before you know it he will be grown and gone. I look back at the photos of my sons (one 26yrs one 20yrs old) and think why didn't I take more photos.

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Michael,

First, you did an excellent job technically. The use of F/4 provided the sharpness where it was needed and the gradual softening from the hair to the background.

The noise control for ISO 800 was excellent , too.

The most impressive aspect of this image is its "old film look" that resulted from your excellent post processing work.

No doubt, this image deserves a "7", and got it from me.

Regards, Mike

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I agree with Mike - the thing about your son that captivates me the most is the shape of his mouth.  One minor thing, and this might be nit picking, is that I wish I could see his front hand.  Really nice work!

Sam

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I don't understand the tech stuff but the exspression is amazing....

The crop definitly adds to the photo & I love the B&W..

Bravo'

 

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Thanks for all of the great comments.  I am really happy with this photo, especially given how unplanned it was (other than me being on the ground at the same time as my son and just responding quickly to a moment), and I'm glad it resonated with all of you as well. 

David - I've already taken thousands of photos of my son, and he isn't even 1 yet. :-)  Our daughters have gotten to the age where they run when they see me take out my camera, so I'm enjoying having someone around who doesn't mind the "papa"razzi.  

Mike - I've played around with larger apertures (e.g. 2.8) but don't find them to be as practical as f4 for these types of photos.  The background appears equally out of focus, but getting a good foreground focus with 2.8 is very difficult, especially with a fast moving subject.

Sam - yeah, I would have preferred a slightly wider crop (specifically for framing), but I think I'll just print this one with a border so that the entire photo remains even after it's matted and framed.

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