Chelsea

[OlyPaul]

One I just finished working on fire away.

E-PL3 and 45mm

[Simon Bee]

Re: Chelsea

One I just finished working on fire away.

E-PL3 and 45mm

Another "cracker" Paul ,

I don't want to appear to be 'picky' with consecutive images you've posted but for me the only ( and it's minor ) thing I would change is to darken the green in the background. It is not initially distracting because your granddaughters eyes are so sharp you are immediately drawn to them, as it should be with portraits. It is when you look 'further' that the green catches my eye, but hey this is a minor detail for it is still a STUNNING capture and one to be very proud of, I certainly would be.

Well done I say

[Moss]

Re: Chelsea

Beautiful and outstanding - Both photo and subject.

[OlyPaul]

Re: Chelsea

Thank you Simon and Moss.

[Simon Bee]

Re: Chelsea

I am surprised that there have been no further comments as IMO this really is an excellent portrait and worthy of much more praise than just that from myself and Moss. So come-on folks spare a moment and let Paul know what 'you' think of it

Simon

[Iansky]

Re: Chelsea

A beautifully executed image Paul and thanks for sharing.

[OM USer]

Re: Chelsea

Radiant. The green background is perfect for those green eyes.

[Beagletorque]

Re: Chelsea

Incredible eyes! Great processing.

[OlyPaul]

Re: Chelsea

Thank you Ian, OM and Beagle.

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Chelsea

Its all in the "Genes" this little lady and her sisters are quite stunning !

Not only has young Chelsea eyes with natural magic flickering in them, she has so much personality it oooozes as she naturally looks about and is captured by one who is patient, proud so very proud and "clicks" to capture Her "Peaches & Cream" complexion ; her wonderful shaped face ; her glistening healthy wavy hair - her cute "sweetheart" lips. Is she a contender for "Little Miss Pears" ?

I do not think she is posing at all, just natural and thats why Paul gets so many great shots

ps nothing to do with Pauls Togging ability or Kit, just Chelsea

pps OK its a bit about the backdrop ...

ppps and maybe a bit of light here and there

pppps even a setting here and there or more

[Ralph Harwood]

Re: Chelsea

I am surprised that there have been no further comments as IMO this really is an excellent portrait and worthy of much more praise than just that from myself and Moss. So come-on folks spare a moment and let Paul know what 'you' think of it

Simon

Hi there Simon!

I think the problem may well be it's in looking for improvement and many of us simply can't think of any way it could be improved!

I totally agree that it is a fabulous portrait, and would love to be able to do something similar myself but simply haven't got the skills (I can't even stop my kids from pulling tongues the moment they see my camera!)

Hi there Paul!

Another fabulous portrait - keep them coming to give us mortals something to aspire to!

Cheers,

Ralph

[Zuiko]

Re: Chelsea

I won't even begin to try to improve it, instead I'll just stand back and admire!

[Floribunda]

Re: Chelsea

Me too, quite masterful.
Like Simon, the green does distract a little, but small points department.

[OlyPaul]

Re: Chelsea

Thank you Chevvy, Ralph, John and Lyn.

I have gone along with the consensus on the green highlights and toned them down.



Of course a easier way to avoid it would be a mono conversion, but I think I prefer the colour.

[Floribunda]

Re: Chelsea

That's perfect Paul!
The mono is a charming study too, but you just have to love the colour with those dancing beautiful eyes!