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My first attempt to shoot a portrait!!!
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February 14, 2013
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my first attempt to shoot a portrait. your valuable comments are my strength to walk for another attempt…
Camera – Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 18-200mm VRII (New lens, having autofocus problem and sent to the Nikon service center yesterday for test and repair)
F/5.6, ISO; 640, shutter speed; 125
no flash used. Overcast day,
focal length; 105mm
and Manual mode
settings for 2nd photo is the same except the shutter speed; 250
Model; my son Akshay –
Comments are welcom!!
– jaydev –akshay-1.jpgakshay-2.jpg

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February 14, 2013
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I like the second one better. Body position, facial expression, light on his face, the abstract concrete structure that give context and depth, the bokeh that blurs and embellish the otherwise ordinary and dull background. There is a sense of pride and forwardness to his expression that makes me want to hear what he has to say. Good job.

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February 14, 2013
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Jaydev
I agree with Brunogallant.
I like both the shots but the second one
is just a really good image and well composed.
Sorry to hear that you’re having autofocus problems with the
new lens. I had the same issue with a 35mm and it took over
6 weeks for repair and return. Hope you have better luck!
Anyways – Akshay is a handsome young man and his father
knows how to use a camera!
Dale.Smile

February 14, 2013
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Jaydev, the second picture is really good,
Like the expression,
Agree with Dale “Akshay is a handsome young man and his father
knows how to use a camera”
Muneer.

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February 15, 2013
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i like the second one……. and nice bokha…..Smile

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February 15, 2013
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Hi Jaydev,
I like both pictures. The first picture I like the colors. The green color is very pleasant and colorful. Good natural light. a bit of shadow on the face but that can be fix with a flash and a diffuser. If you don’t have a flash gun perhaps you could use a reflector (silver or gold, gold gives you warm feel) to bounce the natural light back at the model and diminish some the the face shadow.
Second photo, composition is good, you filled the frame well. Both photos have really good bokeh.

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February 16, 2013
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hi brunogallant,
Thanks for your valuable comment. Really appreciated!!
As i mentioned it was my first attempt and hope to bring more pictures soon.
Thanks and regards,
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February 16, 2013
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hi Dale,
Thanks for your comment. I just started my photography passion seriously . Learning from each and every advise from the forum and you all are my guides to shoot better pictures.
I sent my lens to Nikon service center, hope I will get it back soon. I am using my 35mm nikon lens for the time being.
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February 16, 2013
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Thanks Muneer.
Try to improve day by day. Hope I can bring some more good pictures soon. your comments are always welcome.
regards
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Monkey,
Thanks for your adivse. I really appreciated!! I have a Nikon flash gun ,but not yet started using regularly.
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Hi intekhab0731,
Thanks for your comment. It was shot at my balcony. First I was thinking to shoot indoor and found the light was not so good and change my mind. I am happy that my attempt was not so bad…
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