Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by piwoguy:
This photo looks much better up close than afar, because up close you can see the skin texture that you've captured well. The lighting makes this photo.

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by melking:
Gives me the feeling of someone dieing

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by charbroiledchum:
forced.

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by Pidd:
The interesting thing about this photo (beyond the technical success) is the untold story left for the imagination to figure out. What was let go? Why is there regret? Is this the hand that let something go or is it the one that was released? Technically, the shot is beautiful. The radiant lighting, the center placement of the hand, the deep shadow of the thumb contrasting the almost washed-out look of the top of the hand, all very appealing to this viewer. The more I look at it, the more I like it. A 9.

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by JPR:
Beautiful lighting.

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by JoelHSmith:
I understand. I'm sure this pic is under rated. Your being robbed if your at less than 7.

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by Prof_Fate:
nice pic, but would be 10 times better if there was an opposing hand directly under it like it was let go

Let Go and Regretting
by Russell2566

Comment by jsmiley:
thats so simple its great

A "Key" To Good Times
by Russell2566

Comment by Kavey:
Responding to your request for comments in the forums:

Actually I'm not going to be so helpful as I would have scored this a 6 or 7.

I like the feel of perspective that you have achieved by going close in to the subjects in the foreground and also by using a low viewpoint. I also really like the low DOF that has resulted.

Another thing I like is the inclusion of the cork text - adds an interesting detail.

I would say that the overall image is quite dark - not badly lit, just in terms of choices of backdrop and subject matter - which may not appeal to a lot of voters.

I'd also add that composition isn't particularly strong or balanced - there is an interesting diagonal from the corkscrew and top right bottle but otherwise the composition feels very random, and doesn't click for me.

A "Key" To Good Times
by Russell2566

Comment by Harz_Joerg:
Very well composed with some nice colour in the back. Great use of DOF too. Good luck.