M first c&c

Baltrux

Hi all, O.k so it's time for my first c&c, I'm a newbie only taking pictures since christmas (santy was good to me, lol) up until now I've just been playing around with the settings etc I have my family's head wrecked, lol! Here's a picture of my son that I took, just wondering what you all think?

leche solara

Nicely composed off centre, and the black and white works well. Personally I'd like a little more contrast. I find the black diagonal line above his left ear distracting. The eye is drawn to it. If you're going to include his hand get all of it - don't chop off the tops of his fingers.

pullandbang

The image is a bit on the flat side so could do with a bit more contrast. There are no true blacks in it and a B&W shot really needs proper blacks and whites. The hand in front is very distracting and is oversized by you being too close too the subject with a lens that isn't long enough. As Brian says either have all the hand or none at all. I do like the position of the head and his gaze into the distance while still looking into the frame works well. He is nicely off centre (rule of thirds). The background is too fussy with that black bar cutting straight into his head. A couple of steps to the right would improve the shot no end. Good work though and keep it up.

kelly1

Agree, couple of steps to the right would have made all the difference by getting rid of the lock/bolt. *Always* check the backround and to see if there's anything distracting in it. And if something doesn't add to the photograph, leave it out.

Baltrux

Thanks for the advice guys, it's great to get as I've no one really to give me that kind of advice!!!

thebaz

I think this image would have more punch in colour - also, children usually look better when they are showing some form of emotion , gazing works for older people , well just my thoughts