My life, without you...
by Devinder

Comment by Devinder:
Thanks Levt, that was honestly quite helpful

WildJazz
by Devinder

Comment by LevT:
congrats on your first ribbon! very nice abstract (reminded me my school days physics lab with analog oscilloscopes :))

My life, without you...
by Devinder

Comment by LevT:
I think that the tight crop hurt your composition (and the score). This type of shot needs some negative space in front of the person, where he looks, not behind him. And you chopped out a part of your foot, DPC does not forgive that :). Also, it feels that the focus was centered on the stone, not on your face. The person is kinda soft, but then you tried to sharpen it and went a little too far (there is a sharpening artifact on the back of the shirt)

Marcal016-midway
by Devinder

Comment by Devinder:
Thanks guys, this is really good input.

Mike: i froze some shots completely but they looked too static. I m considering getting a completely frozen image in such a scenario and then selectively adding motion blrr - Think that would make it more appealing?

The lighting point is excellent - i was considering it but i convinced my self "nah this looks good" Now that you mentioned it i think its gotta be done right. Much appreciated.

Giles: Thanks for the honest opinion. I thought the expression was a tad off as well.

SHEZ: THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT! I APPRECIATE IT.

Marcal016-midway
by Devinder

Comment by Mike:
i dont think it would have done well in the challenge, in fact i dont think it would have done well over all.

not to say it inst a good picture although it does have flaws. for one you didn't completely freeze the movement (hands and feet) thus it looks OOF. the lighting is almost high key and doesn't quite match the background. since you are creating the background, i'd like to see it with a better crop showing more dead space and maybe a drop shadow to add some depth.

WildJazz
by Devinder

Comment by samchad:
Really attracted to this!

Marcal016-midway
by Devinder

Comment by Giles:
doesnt do much for me, his pained concentrated face and the pose dont scream independence at me, 5 next one.....

Marcal016-midway
by Devinder

Comment by sherpet:

EXCELLENT YES I LIKE THE RESULT AS WELL MUSH MORE IMPACT BUT IN A SOFTER WAY RE COLOR CHOICE AND FEELING WELL DONE XOX

WildJazz
by Devinder

Comment by vawendy:
Congrats on the yellow!

WildJazz
by Devinder

Comment by Tiny:
Congratulations,nice work.