Ava
by glockguy

Comment by Cory:
Greetings, here is a short critique, as requested:

Soft and grainy... She's cute as a button, but this photo doesn't show her off!

You need to consider using a fill flash, and I would strongly suggest using the "dodge" tool, or similar lightening tool, to dodge up the eyes a bit, right now they look like big black holes, but that can be easily improved..

See this thread for my little flash trick, I'm using it more and more.. Seriously a PITA to work with, but the results are really good.

Even my 50D performs at a non-DPC level at anything over 400 ISO, and 400 is usually pushing it, so 640 on your T1i (same sensor as my 50D) is a bit too much.

Her expression is very good, she's a perfect little model, sure to pull in a ribbon or two for you!

And never, never use the on-body flash without a diffuser/bouncer like I described above, or even better, a real speedlight bounced off something light colored..

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by glockguy

Comment by Cory:
An EXCELLENT first..

If this is anything to judge by, I think it's clear that you will do well here.

Rule of Thirds
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Comment by fisheye:
A nice clear shot but the subject lacks interest.

Rule of Thirds
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Comment by cowboy221977:
sorry but a pic of an ordinary glass of water is just not that interesting.

Rule of Thirds
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Comment by MikeO:
Nice and simple though the background to the left of the glass distracts me somewhat.

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Comment by MarioPierre:
Haha, very nice! :)

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Comment by M0nni3-Q:
A funnty picture!..;)
and good natural light.

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Comment by PixelKing:
haha, awesome shot!

Final Sunrise.jpg
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Comment by glockguy:

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty: This has great color in it, although next time, i would love to see a subject in there. like people or boats? just a suggestion... =]

yup, I totally agree. But the girlfriend kicked me out of bed at 5am to get this picture..... I think I was the only soul around!!!!

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Comment by jomari:
That is priceless.