Just my own preference: I am not a fan of the head being that high when you are shooting from a lower position. You get the "up the nostril" shot. I can see the look you are going for, maybe bring your angle up, her chin down or a little of both.
I'm being nitpicky but the crop could shift to the right a little bit more (less arm, more hair). Also, it appears to be slightly up-lit, but that's all to taste.
Thanks, guys. I know a lot of people tend not to like the "up the nostril shot". I was going for a bit of an indignant look, but didn't really factor in the "up the nostril" look shooting that low. At least they are not bad nostrils! ;) I might try to crop in from the left and see what the result is. I did not crop from the right. This is as shot and not cropped, so, unfortunately, I can't get any hair back. Good to know what to look for in the future. Thanks for the feedback. :)
The rub is, both are still great shots, I feel. I do take an image as it is, since the photographer created the shot. It's not for me to direct them as to how I'd do it. It would be like walking into an art gallery and offering my take on how Picasso should have rendered his works. Forget that!
I like it- maybe a little less cropping on the head (top and right)?
Nice, but crop is an issue for me... (too much arm and cut off the hair) :)
Just my own preference: I am not a fan of the head being that high when you are shooting from a lower position. You get the "up the nostril" shot. I can see the look you are going for, maybe bring your angle up, her chin down or a little of both.
I'm being nitpicky but the crop could shift to the right a little bit more (less arm, more hair). Also, it appears to be slightly up-lit, but that's all to taste.
Thanks, guys. I know a lot of people tend not to like the "up the nostril shot". I was going for a bit of an indignant look, but didn't really factor in the "up the nostril" look shooting that low. At least they are not bad nostrils! ;) I might try to crop in from the left and see what the result is. I did not crop from the right. This is as shot and not cropped, so, unfortunately, I can't get any hair back. Good to know what to look for in the future. Thanks for the feedback. :)
This is an alternative shot from the same position, similar angle. Improvement over the first one, or not?
The rub is, both are still great shots, I feel. I do take an image as it is, since the photographer created the shot. It's not for me to direct them as to how I'd do it. It would be like walking into an art gallery and offering my take on how Picasso should have rendered his works. Forget that!
I like both shots. They possess a nice mood.
Thanks, Vincent. :)