Now for something completely different ...

Hey Chris, I get the 'Red X'. I want to see the pic    

Frank

 

Very nice Chris. You have come up with a Hi Key image outside, cool.

 

Now thats talent, a bird and kid photo in one.

Nice shot Chris

 

Okay, I'll ask the stupid question. Just exactly what is a "high key?" I thought it was illumination from above down towards the subject.

Rich

 

Rich, well some people take high key to be more specific than others. Generally speaking, high key is where the overall tonality is right skewed. Low key has an overall darker look to it.

Chris, great shot and beautiful portrait. Its always easier to take kid pics when you have kids available,  

 

Good, fun shot, Chris

Cute kid and good job getting the exposure right. I know you didn't ask for any criticism, but I wonder if you could even up some of those shadows on her neck?

 

Chris, I can see the shot now. You know, it wasn't that long ago that I didn't have a clue what high key meant. Now I can appreciate this technique (format? / paradigm? / mode?) when I see it. I even took some high key shots myself this week-end (didn't have much choice with heavily back-lit birdies).

I see what Steve means about the shadows on her neck, but I kind of like them. OTOH, a blurred layer would smooth them out well, and would allow you to dial in the smooting effect.

Thanks,

Frank