Madison and Skye

[Muscat]

Some shots of the granddaughters C&C welcome

[@imagesBV]

Re: Madison and Skye

All three look good to me - blurred background helps bring the subject forward - the light is contrasty and maybe the highlights have blown a little - I like #1 the most.

[djguk47]

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Nice shots Muscat.
The OOF background really brings the portraits out as Brian has said.
I am guessing you used the 17-85.

David

[Muscat]

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Hi David, #1 was the 17-85 th eother 2 were with the 100mm macro used as a portrait lens, a little long for the area that I was working in but worked well. As Brian said the light was very contrasty and it was a struggle to keep control of some highlights

[Canon-Fodder!]

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Hi Muscat;

#1/2 looks like she could be a right little minx

I frequently use my 100 Macro as a portrait lens; and think it does an excellent job! The only thing I realy watch out for is facial blemishes, because it's so damned sharp that it does have a tendency to show up any little imperfection

[codachrome]

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Very nice set of pictures....The first two are my favorites. although the bubbles are a great addition in number three...its a pity she seems to be looking into the sun,

Coda

[Les McLean]

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The harsh light hasen't done you any favours, 3 delightful compositions which would have been belters with some decent light.

[Muscat]

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Thanks Les, as you say the light was very harsh but we were not complaining about seeing the sun in October

[Nathaniel]

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I like #1 & #3, and No #3 blowing bubbles my favourite. Looks very natural to me!

What lens did you use?

[Muscat]

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Hi Nathaniel,

Shot 1 was taken with my 17-85mm kit lens and 2 + 3 were taken with my 100mm F2.8 IS USM macro lens

[Nathaniel]

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Thanks for the info. Having looked at the children again, I will vote for #3 as the best. Reminds me of the old song "I'm for ever blowing bubbles..........."

[DeeGee]

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I'd be very proud to say those photos were mine

Particularily like number two, with the messy hair... just like my nieces all over. Use to have to walk around with a comb and clip.

[Muscat]

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Thanks for looking and the coments, yes they are great, I think we need more than a comb at times a big bag of wet wipes and a change of clothes particularly when little Madison starts playing with water