Sisters

Perfecto retrato de las dos hermanas , color, encuadre y belleza, perfectas, como siempre Alec,, un cordial saludo.

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At last managed to take them together before a shopping trip.

Comments appreciated.

Nice shallow DOF. Great lighting and perfect exposure. ~Will

Well framed with perfect exposure, DOF and great skin tones.

I like this version better.

very clean and shiny , as always ..

 

If I remember correctly even with cybershot , your images were as shiny as that of the DSLR's .. 1. do you use any noise reduction software and if so do you use it always ( as here , where ISO is 200 ) and 2. do you sharpen through the in built USM or through any special plug in ? Lets learn something from professionals like you Alec :) ..

Julio, Pandey, Vincent, Will thanks for coming by.

 

Tuhin glad you asked. I used CS2 with about 90% USM after conversion from NEF RAW original file. Some healing tool was use to clean the face of Kathleen (taller) but not Jaslyn. Skin tones were left untouch as it is and resized to 830 X 640. Another slight dash of USM was used before posting.

 

Personally this was a grab shot and I find the 50mm at F/1.8 doesn't produce the clean bokeh of the longer lenses i.e. 300-500mm lenses. That will be better for outdoor head shots. No NR used as the light is bright enough at 1/8000. And yes, the glint in their eyes were from a silver reflector. Hope this helps.

Dear Alec ..

 

to be more precise ,

 

1. do you use any noise reduction software / plug in , if so do you use it always as a part of the workflow ( even if the ISO less and dirts are non existent ) and

 

2. Do you use any special USM plug in such as the photokit sharpener ?

 

:)

Soft light, sweet expression, very clear & smooth captured Alec!!! Best regards.

Thanks Richard.

 

No Tuhin, the noise reduction and USM filters from CS2 is more then adequate and I use it only when the light is low as it will soften the image.

 

I have neat image and noise ninja software but really, if you are familiar with CS2 it is as reliable as the top plug-ins available today.

Thanks Alec !

Love the soft effect and you are also lucky to have your daughters to be your model.Lovely Portrait,Alec.

Thanks Spencer, these are grab shots, I'll make it better next time with proper studio lights. Always exploring and lovin' it.. ^_^ Will get a group together.

GREAT SHOT AND TWO BEAUTIFUL MODELS WELL DONE AND BY THE WAY THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT ON MY SHOT I HAVE PUT IT UP FOR RATINGS AS YOU MENTIONED. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Thanks Read, my daughters will be flattered to read this.

very well done shot! Sweet image. You are really lucky to have two wonderful models at home.

Beautiful girls...I think they are famous now....

 

The CS2 does have some nice new features... I have played w/ the noise reduction but have not applied it to a photo yet.

Very well done , It`s very nice image with two attractive sisters

which one is the "wild" one? Very easy on the eyes. Nice work.

Massimo, Melika appreciate your comments. Sarah, you're too kind.

 

Frank, wild one? Nope, not in strait-laced Singapore, kids are programmed to be good. LOL! Just kidding. One is out-going and the other is quiet until she gets to know you better. Can you guess who fits the personality!

Nice dof

 

Alec, something abut the simplicity of this shot just grabs me. It is an outstanding double portrait, and I am struggling to find fault. Maybe because it's flawless :)

Beautiful girls, beautifully captured. Stunning work, Alec. I don't think any amount of studio lighting and setting up could have brought out the vibrancy and simple reality of this marvellous outdoors portrait.

Best regards from Kenya,

Mark