My 3 favorite girls.

[Tully]

I had a chance to do some shooting today towards sunset. The intent was to get one of just my wife and I (which I did) but I think that this one was my favorite.

I'd be happy to hear of ways that you think that I could improve it. Too much highlight? Tighter crop?

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[spalding12]

nice looking folks
as for improvement
i like the OOF areas above the people
but... it's too bright up there
either i'd crop that off... or do some selective DARKENING
we can play with the image a bit, if you like

do you have a BIGGER VERSION we can use?

 

[spalding12]

i can show you another crop
but, ONLY if you would allow

 

[Tully]

I've replaced the original image with on darker on the top.

Sure show me your idea for a crop.

 

[spalding12]

thanks...
just a bit of quick work
crop
some 25% shadows and highlights to give their hair more "light"
a bit of sharpening.... USM at 80/0.8/3
color balance fiddling

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[spalding12]

i do like your "fix"
i hope you don't mind that i posted mine

the most important thing....
YOU took a GREAT PICTURE
i just wanted the people to have an increased STARING role in YOUR image

 

[Tully]

Yes, I do think that I like your crop. Thanks for posting it!

 

[paulskimcb]

great pic here; you've captured a great moment (and it's next to impossible to get three people looking this happy at the same time...).

And Spalding's crop kicks a**!

 

[Uncle Frank]

It's a wonderful picture, Erik. You're surrounded by beauty, and it's clear they adore you, you lucky fellow. I wouldn't change a thing except for the crop. The 4x6 aspect ratio shows too much of the background at the top, and a slightly awkward view up the ladies' shorts at the bottom :redface:. But cropping for 8x10 solves both nicely.

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[Tully]

Thanks everyone. We were having a lovely day at the park, which made it easier to be happy.

I do indeed like the 8x10 crop, Frank.