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  • Mark
    Keymaster

    Came back into the conservatory this morning to find my youngest son (almost 4) copying his old man.

    On hindsight, I think that it might have been better in landscape as I feel it needs more space on
    the left. But you take what you get sometimes. :)

    Anyhow, interested to hear what people think and if anything could be done to improve
    as I’ve little knowledge regarding portrait photography. Light was natural etc…

    Nikon 50mm 1.8. f2 1/90

    Thanks

    steelydan
    Participant

    I think its perfect Mark and does not need to have more room on the left. Its one of those shots that you will treasure in years to come, his look .focus is spot on and exposure is spot on also.I like it a lot.Sometimes you try grab a shot like that and its either exposed wrong or blurred.But this is a great image.

    wjklewis
    Member

    Class Mark wonderful portrait. Love it
    John.

    Allinthemind
    Participant

    great expression…. maybe trim a touch off the right, I like it and I’m sure it will be in your family album.

    Si

    jb7
    Participant

    Black and White Photography?
    All he’s missing is the pipe-

    Would agree with Simon about the slight crop-

    I do like the use of available light,
    though the magazine does seem to shadow the mouth area
    maybe a little too much-
    a very little-

    j

    TompixBandon
    Member

    Lovely photo Mark. Well taken.
    There’s something extra interesting in the fact that it’s B&W photos he’s reading about. Made me think whether there still will be photography as we know it by the time he gets out of college!!
    I too would be inclined to trim away some of the couch on right.
    As others have said – one for you to keep!
    Tom.

    joe_elway
    Participant

    Great moment and great photo. Nice catch and well taken!

    ossie13
    Participant

    Excellent shot Mark!

    Steve

    Expresbro
    Participant

    Really gorgeous shot Mark..any technical issues are pretty redundant really when you look at the expression you’ve caught. Brilliant family shot…just wish I could get my son to read a photography mag… and he’s 15!!

    fstop89564
    Participant

    Very nice shot……….it is a keeper

    Just my two cents worth

    Rob
    Member

    Superb capture Mark. Excellent use of natural
    light and really well framed. A trim off the right
    isn’t going to make it any better than it already is.
    One of your best in my opinion.
    Terrific conversion too by the way.

    Rob.

    joe_elway
    Participant

    If the magazine takes submissions then this is worth trying out :D

    Mark
    Keymaster

    Thanks everyone for the kind response :oops: and the tips/advice (I’ll try them out for sure) :D

    The conversion was via the gradient map method as provided by Thorsten here:
    https://www.photographyireland.net/viewtopic.php?p=3606

    First time using it and was really happy with the outcome.

    Again thanks for the kind words !!!

    Sodafarl
    Member

    Mark have to agree with all the previous posters a lovely shot and a great conversion.
    Soda

    John Griffin
    Participant

    Great shot Mark, i love it . He looks so content and chilled out, i wouldn’t crop it, i like the way he sinks into the sofa, it gives a sense of comfort and adds to the mood. You should definately send it to the magazine in question, could be worth you something, it’s a winning picture and is more than a family album shot. Well done.

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