Beneath the Long White Cloud
Lauren
Posted by Margie (Auckland, New Zealand) on 1 May 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Listening intently to Grandma and tolerating (barely) the annoying Aunt with the camera
I'm a beginner at this photography thing. Any hints, tips, constructive criticism or comments are welcome and appreciated.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Sounds like Lauren is being brought up right! Cool shot!
1 May 2008 7:25am
@Craig: Thanks Craig. She's as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside, so yeah! Someone's doing something right.
@Mikey: Isn't she though? Thanks Mikey!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
It is a lovely, sweet portrait, Margie. One tip: I notice the best portraits have the subject doing something with her hands or making an unusual or telling expression.
1 May 2008 11:56am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks for that nice comment, Michael. She actually had her chin resting in her hand but my shot was too close to show that to advantage so I cropped it out. Thanks for the advice though!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
She would be a patient, long-suffering soul. Ha! Really a nice portrait of this young lady.
1 May 2008 12:10pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you!
Cheryl from Boerne, United States
such a pretty girl! nice b&w. I like how you filled the frame with her face. I also like that you didn't shoot straght on but from the side a bit. Nice job
1 May 2008 12:45pm
@Cheryl: Thanks very much for your comment Cheryl.
@alex centrella: Thank you!
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Such a nice natural portrait, you must be pleased
1 May 2008 1:44pm
@Observing: Thanks for your comment and visit Mike. I am pretty pleased!
:)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I like the very tight crop. It works great with that sweet face.
1 May 2008 2:52pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you!
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
I like her expression - very nice portrait
1 May 2008 4:16pm
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis
Amber from New Zealand
Nice pic Marg - lovely. She must have a wonderful step mum ;o)
1 May 2008 7:23pm
@Amber: Haha...she does!
:)
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great portrait, you have captured the moment perfectly.
1 May 2008 8:34pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham!
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Beautiful natural portrait. I like the softness of the tones!
1 May 2008 8:48pm
@standley: Thank you!
Jude from Auckland, New Zealand
You have captured those eyes! You can see the love! She must have a wonderful friend called Jude.
1 May 2008 8:58pm
@Jude: Why yes...yes she does!
:)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A fantastic portrait Margie, Lauren has beautiful eyes.
1 May 2008 11:07pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary.
Kelela from Upland, United States
I like the close-up and the pleasant & joyful expression of this young lady. The b&w tones are soft and subtle and I think you did a really nice job!
http://ukelela.aminus3.com
1 May 2008 11:14pm
@Kelela: Thank you!
Kate from New Zealand
Isn't she darling. She must have a wonderful cousin called Kate.
1 May 2008 11:34pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hi Margie, I posted this link for you on your previous post I should have posted it on this one! ooops lol, so here it is again :)
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/
I hope you find it helpful :)
2 May 2008 12:46am
@MaryB: I'd spotted it on the other image and was having a look when this message arrived! Thanks!
And thanks for your comments too.
:)
@Scotfot: Thank you. That is quite something coming from you!
Martin from New Zealand
Don't let the eyes fool you.She was probably looking at a twenty dollar bill.I bet she has a wonderfull(but poor) father though.
4 May 2008 12:19am
@Henry: Ya think? I kinda like it.
:)
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
I see you have good taste in cameras. Some of my family members hold their hands in front of their faces or turn their heads away whenever they see the camera. My wife still tries to avoid the camera even after 25 years. My youngest son is nearly impossible to photograph. My oldest son is about the only family member who doesn't fight having his photo taken.
5 May 2008 7:58pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
A lovely capture and looks really good in black and white.
5 May 2008 10:22pm
Nikon D80
1/80 second
F/5.6
ISO 800
112 mm (35mm equiv.)