too blown out?

[adina]

She hit the end of the shade, and I didn't adjust the settings to compensate. I kinda like it, but am not 100% sure.

thanks

adina

[Herriot]

I think it is very beautiful, the subject matter helps to make it work, there is a dream-like quality to this, sure you could do some selective burning but I really think it is a delicate representation of a very delicate little person!

Thanks for sharing
Herriot

[dmm96452]

I agree with Herriot, it adds a nice quality to the shot. Because she had just stepped into a little shade there is still good contrast on your young subject. I wouldn't change a thing.

[adina]

Thanks guys. Sending it to print. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

Thanks

adina

[gahspidy]

The white bg does not hurt the image but gives a dreamy, almost heavenly feel to the scene. I think it would have helped the image if there were just something more readily identified in the bg, such as a road with the white light or a meadow , or stream etc.,

[almo]

I agree. In this case it adds rather than detractiong from the image. It looks intentional. I would have claimed it...

[adina]

Thanks.

She's in front of a fountain, which was by far more interesting than me with my camera.

adina

[Asylum Steve]

Sorry to mess with you, Adina. Couldn't help but notice you're getting nothing but support for your shot.

Still (and keep on mind that I'm a huge fan of high-key images), there are times when basic exposure principles need to be adhered to.

To me, this shot simply looks overexposed. Not just a little, but a lot. Truth is, I have to resist the temptation to squint when I look at it.

Sure, it's a very cute pic subject and scene-wise, but I think it would be a much better image if it was properly exposed and there was more overall detail...

-Steve

[adina]

Yeah, I was way overexposed. I pulled the curves way down in ps, and played with the levels a bit. I'm going to print it and see how I like it on paper, instead of the monitor.

I've got what I need otherwise, but thought this one looked interesting enough to play with.

Thanks!