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Mum & Son


Mum & Son
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Copyright: Kath Ellis (kathelli) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 178 W: 47 N: 164] (1258)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Categories: Friends/Family, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D40X, Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX f3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/4, 1/13 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 19:28
Viewed: 322
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After a feed, Rhys fell asleep in my arms. The camera was already set up following some practice self portraits taken earlier on.

Natural light from the bay windows. I used remote setup.

I want to know whether the pose works; the fact that I am looking away and not directly down at Rhys.

Post processing work consisted of a crop to portrait orientation, healing brush, smart sharpen and levels adjustment. Black and white treatment was done in BW Styler Plug-in for CS3. Paper grade was changed for a softer look.
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  • mark25 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 6 N: 532] (3329)
  • [2008-04-12 20:10]

i love the pose here kath :) had u been looking down at your son, it'd have looked a bit 'posed', although that same pose would have looked better with a different shooting angle and some 'dramatic' side lighting :)

the sharpness is very good here and i love how we can see the baby's face clearly :) no lighting issues there :)

the crop, in my view, is just right :) this is as good as it can get :)

congrats :) take care of yourself :)

muhammad muhsin

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 452 W: 11 N: 675] (2592)
  • [2008-04-12 20:47]

Kath,
I think this is a great pose. The light and detail are really good. Great portrait.
Regards,
Kevin

Hi Kath,

This is a terrific shot! I like the fact that you are not looking down at your son. To me, it shows a very pensive thought from mom about her son. My oldest will be 20 in a few weeks.... It seems like yesterday I was holding him in a similar pose...

tfs, Lisa

Lovely Kath and congratulations. I would have gone evenfurther with the crop and removed that top right corner. Nicely converted, good tones and the pose perfect. TFS,
David

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  • prfry Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 89 W: 58 N: 58] (381)
  • [2008-04-19 23:54]
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Hi Kath,
A beautiful moment captured here. I think the pose works - you appear deep in thought, perhaps thoughts of the past and the future. I feel a sense of peace looking at this picture, the softness you created also gives a sense of safety and comfort around your son. I agree with David in that the top right corner could have been cropped away. Otherwise, it is a perfect capture. The natural light has a beautiful effect. Well done and congratulations again.
Roxanne

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 136 N: 3063] (16565)
  • [2008-05-16 3:25]

Hi Kath,

you have captured something really specialy here, I love the mood and atmosphere I am getting here, so much love. :D Excellent self portrait, very nice work. :D


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

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