One thing I am needing to learn to do more is focusing on the eyes. I have been working on making sure to work on that more lately, and once this challenge came up I knew I needed it. Focusing on the eyes draws the viewers attention it. It sharpens the photo and adds that dramatic oomph that every shot needs. While I know I have been doing better on this, there is always room for improvement!
Today my family joined some close friends and headed out to enjoy the local Tulip Festival. I have never been to one, and was very excited to see the colors. It was gorgeous! (I took so many photos... I will make a post just for those soon!)
My boys ran off, more interested in the toys and going crazy than enjoying the flowers. So, amidst the macro and landscape crazed shooting, I "forced" my friend Heidi to let me use her as my challenge guinea pig.
I actually took some cute shots of her little girl as well. What a doll, with gorgeous blue eyes. As much as I do love the ones I got of her, I decided to go with this one of Heidi. How could I not? It emphasizes her gorgeous eyes. Which are not only reflecting me, but also reflecting the colors of the tulips behind me. Lovely.
Eyes can say so much about a person. They should always be showcased. Praised. And adoringly stared into. It is no lie that eyes are windows to the soul.
And I can tell you this: Heidi has a gorgeous soul.
Thank you Heidi for letting me photograph you!
Here is a black and white copy of the same photo above. I love it, and almost chose it as my main one for the day. There is one more photo as well, just because she is beautiful.
Stop making me cry!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya, babe! Thanks for the great pictures...it was fun!