Sweet little guy :)

[jaclyn]

 

[Katelin]

Too washed out, flat...try stopping it down a few..or bracket it.

Nice subject, cute hat. Thanks for sharing it!

 

[atrusomder]

Too washed out, flat...try stopping it down a few..or bracket it.

Nice subject, cute hat. Thanks for sharing it!

I know nothing about photography- so I'm not one to offer advice... but I agree- background is to washed out.

but.....That is one adorable lil guy though

 

[FMarquart]

Too washed out, flat...try stopping it down a few..or bracket it.

Nice subject, cute hat. Thanks for sharing it!

according to the exif info,

EXIF IFD0

* Camera Make {0x010F} = Canon
* Camera Model {0x0110} = Canon EOS 60D
* Picture Orientation {0x0112} = normal (1)
* Last Modified Date/Time {0x0132} = 2011:04:07 07:50:43

EXIF Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) {0x829A} = 1/60 second ===> 0.01667 second
* Lens F-Number / F-Stop {0x829D} = 28/5 ===> ƒ/5.6
* ISO Speed Ratings {0x8827} = 320
* Original Date/Time {0x9003} = 2011:04:07 07:50:43
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) {0x9201} = 23917/4049
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/60 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) {0x9202} = 40761/8200
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
* Flash {0x9209} = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length {0x920A} = 28/1 mm ===> 28 mm

I would not 'stop it down a few' the OP has the lens already at f5.6. If she does what you suggest it will take away from the overall look - 'the focus on the eyes' by adding to much depth of field. I would adjust the light output to control the photo shoot, get the correct exposure and NOT bracket, with kids especially you only get a few good chances for that 'great shot' don't take a chance by 'bracketing' to hope and get the correct exposure...

Can this be 'fixed' in photoshop - Sure it can, but if you are doing a controlled photo shot, nail your exposure first than tweak as needed...

Frank
FRANK MARQUART's Photos | SmugMug

 

[jaclyn]

Thanks for the tips FMarquart!

according to the exif info,

EXIF IFD0

* Camera Make {0x010F} = Canon
* Camera Model {0x0110} = Canon EOS 60D
* Picture Orientation {0x0112} = normal (1)
* Last Modified Date/Time {0x0132} = 2011:04:07 07:50:43

EXIF Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) {0x829A} = 1/60 second ===> 0.01667 second
* Lens F-Number / F-Stop {0x829D} = 28/5 ===> ƒ/5.6
* ISO Speed Ratings {0x8827} = 320
* Original Date/Time {0x9003} = 2011:04:07 07:50:43
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) {0x9201} = 23917/4049
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/60 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) {0x9202} = 40761/8200
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
* Flash {0x9209} = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length {0x920A} = 28/1 mm ===> 28 mm

I would not 'stop it down a few' the OP has the lens already at f5.6. If she does what you suggest it will take away from the overall look - 'the focus on the eyes' by adding to much depth of field. I would adjust the light output to control the photo shoot, get the correct exposure and NOT bracket, with kids especially you only get a few good chances for that 'great shot' don't take a chance by 'bracketing' to hope and get the correct exposure...

Can this be 'fixed' in photoshop - Sure it can, but if you are doing a controlled photo shot, nail your exposure first than tweak as needed...

Frank
FRANK MARQUART's Photos | SmugMug