andrea, encinitas, ca
New to the group and trying to improve my portrait work; any feedback is appreciated!
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Dean Wilson
Too Big: Either the Sculpture or the Lens
Kalama Eagle Sculpture: Kevin Stone
Mr. Stones website: https://www.kevinstonemetalart.com/
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Last: Sep 12, 2026
Colin Andersson-Hamill
STORMY WEATHER (trees)
Glad I was already in my car before the heavens opened. It went incredibly dark, but it didn't last for very long, and the sun was soon out again.
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Last: Sep 12, 2026
Colin Andersson-Hamill
LUCY IN THE SKY
I just messed about with the photograph of a luscious, large green tree against a nice blue background with the clouds, but I decided that was boring, so this is what I did to it.
Colin Andersson-Hamill
INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT OR INTENTIONAL BLUR
I'm going to be trying this again because I rather like the outcome of this on my lavender in the garden, which has finished for the summer now, so I couldn't go and do it again.
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Last: Sep 11, 2026
4 Comments
It's a nice candid shot but the background is a bit distracting, especially the person on the left of the frame. I think a tighter crop with her arms by her side might have worked better.
The person in the background is one of the only things I don't like about this but it really has a candid feel so it is what it is. The only thing that I think could possibly up this image a bit more is if you moved more to the left, it would crop the person in the back out and it would also show more of the shadow side of your subjects face while keeping the Rembrandt lighting which is very flattering IMO.
I think it's a really nice shot though and I personally like the background, it helps tell the story of the image.
Thanks Michael, I was up against a wall on my left side so I was as far over as I could get here unfortunately. Appreciate the feedback.
Quick work as my opinion. First priority is always through camera.