Edith- A remarkable lady

[Nathaniel]

Edith- aged 99yrs today (18/4/10). Lives alone in her own house. Was fitted with a pace maker 25 years ago. Attends church regularly every Sunday. She has a very positive attitude to life and has said that she will continue living on her own as long as possible.

I attach 3 portraits for your C&C. I hope I have taken in some of your advice given to me previously.

[Les McLean]

Re: Edith- A remarkable lady

She looks remarkably well for 99 years :)

Exposure is good, skin tones look natural and not overdone.

I think your focusing is still out a touch, if you check her eyes, they look slightly OOF.

On the second image, I think the flowers have picked up the focus point, and in the third, the front of her jacket is sharp.

In the first, I would consider a crop from the right so she is less central, leaving empty space on the left for her to look into.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Edith- A remarkable lady

She looks remarkably well for 99 years :)

Exposure is good, skin tones look natural and not overdone.

I think your focusing is still out a touch, if you check her eyes, they look slightly OOF.

On the second image, I think the flowers have picked up the focus point, and in the third, the front of her jacket is sharp.

In the first, I would consider a crop from the right so she is less central, leaving empty space on the left for her to look into.

Thanks Les for your C&C. I should have added that she is NOT in a wheel chair as well- able to walk about with support, which is what she wants.

Yes, you are right. It was a pity as I had to take the photo's towards the end of the service i.e it was part of the final bit of the service but before the blessing. So I was a bit harried. You will understand when you look at the next photo below.She is with her family plus the clerics!

[Nathaniel]

Re: Edith- A remarkable lady

My next portrat shoot is on Sunday 16th May when the new May Queen is "crowned". I will aim to focus between the eyes. This will also be "during the service" and so I have to be ready- have been asked to do this, when there is a short break (5mins) during the service for parents and well wishers to take photographs.