What's the better present?

zigzagzigzag Registered Users Posts: 196 Major grins
edited December 21, 2005 in People
I took a few shots of my niece, and I'd like to give my sister one as a present. I bought 8x10s of them from smugmug, but I'm not sure what one to choose. Anybody with opinions or other critique/commentary, I'd love to hear them.

This:

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Or this:
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:scratch
Mark
http://cusac.smugmug.com

Comments

  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited December 21, 2005
    The first with a little curves work to boost the contrast in her face.
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  • wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited December 21, 2005
    #1, definately. Lots of magic in that shot.

    I agree on the curves boost. 15524779-Ti.gif And I'd use the gradient tool to "shadow out" the background a bit.
    john w
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited December 21, 2005
    I say the second shot. That clean background, less noise, super sparkly eyes, and I actually really like the adult hand with hers. I'd be happy to get that one. nod.gif
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  • mgoundmgound Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited December 21, 2005
    Give both! thumb.gif They are both great shots she would cherish
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