FotoMom: The Light Wheel Goes Round and Round

Thursday, December 8, 2011

The Light Wheel Goes Round and Round

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It was near bedtime for the boys, and I realized that I didn't have a POTD yet. I asked them if they'd like to make light movement pictures with me, and showed them the light wheel I thought we'd use. We picked this up at the Museum of Life and Science over the summer thinking we'd use it for a photo shoot. The kids were thrilled to finally be breaking it out.

I really like many of the shots I took being a girl that enjoys bold colors, abstract patterns, and the use of movement in many of her shots. But, when I saw Johnny's face lit up from the wheel, and Johnny did too, I decided I'd try to bring out the best in one from that series.

Here's the original. I worked to bring out the reflection in his eye and to remove the light line on his face which distracted me. I filtered the shot and used Color Efex Pro to lighten the area over his face. I darkened the shadows and then used another full frame light shot to make a frame. I'd like a tad more smile in his cheek and for him to be more left in the frame, but otherwise it's what I'd hoped for.