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Here's another of the same little lad I put up yesterday, and I think this is probably a better shot, though I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

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11.25am on 9/2/07
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comment by Dean at 09:06 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

Definately better David, better crop for a start ;)
The tonlity is so soft, if that makes sense?

comment by mq_foto at 09:30 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

Wow David, this one is, eehh i have no words. Perfekt :)

comment by Jennifer at 09:45 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

I liked yesterday's off-centre comp, but love this expression (made me smile) DoF and the B&W.

comment by nferreira at 09:48 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

Look how happy he is! He is very photogenic.
Great composition and toning on this one. I like yesterday's photo but today's is more pleasant.

comment by Claude at 10:25 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

WOW!! Those eyes! Impressive.

comment by Psychodudu at 10:29 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

I have to say, after looking at yesterday's image for quite a while, I think the angle of the subject's face had alot to do with the success or (relatively speaking) failure of the shot. The angle of today's was much easier to deal with DoF-wise, and I have to say B&W is just so much better for poraiture. Aside from all the technical aspects, he's a lovely little fella, and how can you mess up shooting this face!!!

comment by Ryano at 11:20 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2007

i think i prefer yesterdays shot mostly because of the colour of the boys hat although this one is better framed for me...nice work david

comment by Max at 12:26 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

I like it, but the flash reflection is freaking me out.

comment by EssPea | Photography at 03:02 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Spot on!

comment by eidetikos at 04:03 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Love the sparkle in his eye and the mix of softeness and sharpness of this photo.

comment by Kennedy at 07:13 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Wow.

comment by P.J. at 07:27 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

This shot is extremly adorable and I love his eyes. But I think I personally dig yesterday's more because of the color. I think kids come out so much better in color.

comment by michele u. at 10:26 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

beautiful eyes, beautiful shot!

comment by David Chabashvili at 10:52 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

good one! the kid is great! and eyes !!!! definetly a great crop and pp...where was the flash placed on this one?

comment by riesenriel at 12:01 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Just lovely, what a beautiful eyes!

comment by JD at 12:02 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

so howd you manage to get it so soft at f4??? post processing or hardware filters?
I find the circular catchlight to be a little distracting, possibly just the position being so close to the pupil (and slightly overlapping)...

Love the black and white and the little guys expression ;)
great work

comment by jelb at 02:20 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Bonjour,
Nice portrait!..well done! Bravo!

comment by Andrew at 04:34 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

cute, great expression.

comment by owen-b at 05:31 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

I think I prefer the colours and the candid 'Ooh, what's that?" expression in the previous shot, although this is a lovely portrait, with the glint in his eyes and the friendly innocence of his gaze. I guess choosing one over another depends very much on what purpose they are supposed to represent?

comment by djn1 at 11:34 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2007

Thanks everyone.

David: the flash was on the camera, but softened with a Stofen diffuser.

JD: neither. The focal point is his hat, and at this range the DoF is quite shallow.

comment by David Chabashvili at 04:44 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2007

Thanks David

comment by m at 10:42 PM (GMT) on 20 February, 2007

:-)