[zedbra]

I was messing with slow/rear flash effects while zooming a while ago, and thought this came out quite well. The background ruins it a bit but other than that, I quite like how it's come out. I admit it is a kinda strange looking photo though so I'd be interested to hear what others think of it please. That's my Niece by the way, who is very pretty and I have many nice photos of her.

[shuttertalk]

That's quite unique actually. I've done zooming before, but not in conjunction with flash photography. It's awesome that her face is completely in focus and sharp.

[Don Schaeffer]

Charming portrait. It glows. What a compliment to the subject!

[Toad]

This is an interesting effect. I can see it being used in other photos as well - maybe even more effectively than in a portrait. The model's sunny smile makes it work here. Nice work!

[zedbra]

Thanks for all your kind comments. I've experimented with zooming a little at other times but I've never managed to get any other good results.

Toad - Her sunny smile really does make most photos with her in look great, and it helps that she loves having her photo taken too.

[noonespillow]

I was messing with this technique a bit last week.. but this came out really nice! If the background were more a plain white, it would be amazing. Nice work!

[zedbra]

I was messing with this technique a bit last week.. but this came out really nice! If the background were more a plain white, it would be amazing. Nice work!

Thanks noonespillow. If I had expected it to come out so well I would have thought about the background when I took it. I think I may try to do it again but take more care. Of course I doubt I'll get it looking so good again but it's worth a shot.