Carlo Nicora wrote...
Beautiful shot. I think that the only thing that it is missing is some post-production. The image seems to be quite tilted (even if this can be only because of a non-straight line behind them) and I would have loved them to be a little more "pushed out". Go for a monochrome, adjust the levels and add a vignette to make them stand out from every other things and I bet this photo would look Gorgeous (more than now). Bravo Cristiano, a very nice shot! Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

Cristiano Betta wrote...
Thanx for the compliment. I am actually pretty sure that the photo is not tilted. The fence in the back is set diagonal to the viewport so that might give it a weird feel. Personally though, I agree on bringing them out a bit further. I won't go for monochrome, simply because I love colours (have a look at my Notting Hill Carnival set if you wish to understand why). I might need to do some didge and burn to make the background stand out less.

Cristiano Betta wrote...
BTW: How do you add a vignette easily on Aperture?

Carlo Nicora wrote...
Cristiano, I do not think the photo is tilted, but the sensation is that one. I do not know if you can do anything to change the feeling. Colors VS Black and White is always a battle, keep it as you love, but give it a try, just for yourself! Regarding the vignette in Aperture just go on the Inspector Hub -> Adjustments and click on the + button on the top right corner. You will see all the adjustments available (but not automatically defined). I usually use "Edge Sharpener", "Vignette", "Exposure", "Enhance", "Levels" and "Monochrome Mixer" Cheerio Seen in my recent comments. (?)

Cristiano Betta wrote...
Ok, I quickly redid the photo with your tips (except for monochrome). I like it better so. Thanx for the help.

DarwinGrrl wrote...
Great candid shot!

tindaisies wrote...
Sigh :)

Laurence Borel wrote...
It's such a nice photo! Gotta buy that Nikon D40 - thanks for the camera tips again ;)

Cristiano Betta wrote...
@Pretty Little Things: Actually the camera did not matter that much, but the lens did. The photo is shot at 175mm

Manolo Santos wrote...
nice cmp and colors here..

Luca Pette wrote...
Well done... i agree with Carlo, in black and white it could be even better.