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[KBoyerPhotos]

Yes, pattern is evaluative metering mode.  I use one of either a single point or one that looks like a cross with the center square being the most common but able to move to the outsides of the cross as well.  

[KBoyerPhotos]

what program did you use to look at the focal points and focus information in these images? Would love to know how you did this. I have often wondered after the fact where the focal point was located.  Thanks for sharing this. 

[jrhoffman75]

https://www.lightroomfocuspointsplugin.com/

It is a free plugin for Lightroom.

As a test, try shooting some portraits like you posted using One Shot AF and see if you are getting the same problem.

I am always looking to learn from others. I noticed that you convert your Canon RAW files to DNG. What advantages have you found?

[KBoyerPhotos]

To be truthful, I just import them into LR as DNG since it is adobe's format and I use exclusivley adobe products.  I wish I had a more impressive reason!! . 

[rs-eos]

I also exclusively use Adobe products (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator), but I keep the RAW files as-is (Canon RAW).   In that manner, I know that I have the original data as saved by Canon.