#79 Portraits...help me decide

kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
edited June 27, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
Any input to help me decide among these three is appreciated...thanks!
#1. Uncle Tony
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#2. Happy Musician
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#3. Baby
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  • konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    I like #1 - those eyes have seen a lot.
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  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    I'm liking #1 as well
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  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    Kate, I think #1 & #2 are the best, probably in that order. #3 seems like it would need to be cropped for more of a landscape shot with the eyes and expression.
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  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    Is this shot of the baby better? Are any of these good enough for the challenge?
    #4 baby
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  • konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    this might be picking nits, but I'm drawn to the reflection of the light in the eyes. Also, maybe a shot with a smile?? ne_nau.gif
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  • sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,976 moderator
    edited June 26, 2011
    I agree that #1 is probably your best bet for this challenge. I am drawn to the eyes of the baby but don't think it is a strong entry SOOC (with either shot). Hope that helps!

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  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2011
    Uncle Tony gets my vote. Nice shot! The baby is sweet and the musician is cool, but I think Uncle Tony is the best.
  • AndManAndMan Registered Users Posts: 1,252 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
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  • torrbraetorrbrae Registered Users Posts: 203 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    Agree with the others - would go for #1.
  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    Then Uncle Tony it is. Thanks, everyone.
    Kate
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    I agree with the others and like #1 best.
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  • red_zonered_zone Registered Users Posts: 533 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    I really like #2, followed by #1. The baby shots aren't doing much for me.
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  • fjcvisualfjcvisual Registered Users Posts: 201 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    Number 1 works for me
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  • lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    Really like the expression & focus in #1 & although I really like #2, I like the focus better in #1.
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  • FrochFroch Registered Users Posts: 571 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    nice. I like UT but for me the guy in the bg on the cellphone is too prominent.
    My personal fav is the original frame of the baby. I like the balance, except for the writing on the bib, which throws it off a hair.
  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2011
    Looks like you went back to the flower shot. Love that one too. Looking back at your uncle shot vs the flowers I think you made the right choice. It seems to be a stronger image even though both are good.
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