Ye Olde Braces Upgrade
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by LisaCan:
Oh scarey and very low tech! :)

Ye Olde Braces Upgrade
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by Rankles:
It's too dark, I know arty lighting often looks good but you;ve got to bear in mind we've never seen this before, so you know what it is no matter how dark it is. Scary shot.

Ye Olde Braces Upgrade
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by tyt2000:
OMG THIS IS FREAKING ME OUT! I HATE DENTISTS!

Excellent drama in this photo, the tone and lighting enhance that. Good luck!

The Truth
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by miaminovice:
This is one I had to come back to and contemplate its many layers. Thought provoking and visually interesting. Well done!

The Truth
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by Jinjit:
Powerful disturbing and dark. Leaves me very uncomfortable...
Wonderful picture!

(s)AINT
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by Joey Lawrence:

Originally posted by nshapiro: 3) Maybe as a result of the lighting, but the skin tones are posterized/quantized. That too may be good, but it gives it a lower quality look--or maybe it's the photos "edge", but to me it detracts rather than helps.

Thanks for the comments and tips! If you are wondering I added a slight grain and a high unsharp mask to it for atmospheric qualities, that's where the "edge" (as you put it) comes from. :)

(s)AINT
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by Neil:
Very interesting! Good idea, generally works well, but here's what I think might improve it:

1) more space around the left upper corner. The flames/spirit ends there, it appears, right at the edge, which means you are cropped to tight (or not tightly enough
2) the strong top lighting isn't necessary--I am not sure if it detracts. Directional lighting is a good idea, but I think lighting from below or the side would be better (just my opinion, of course.)
3) Maybe as a result of the lighting, but the skin tones are posterized/quantized. That too may be good, but it gives it a lower quality look--or maybe it's the photos "edge", but to me it detracts rather than helps.

Great shot as is--hope this helps in any further editing or if you decide to reshoot.

(s)AINT
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by riotspyne:
fantastic! i love the contrast and colors everything about it works and the composition is perfect...very intersting shot

(s)AINT
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by tyt2000:
Whoa! Very very cool...

(s)AINT
by Joey Lawrence

Comment by digistoune:
I honestly can't say whether I like this image or not which is not to say I think it's bad. Quite the contrary it is very interesting, dark, moody... Like your subject is expelling some evil possesion. That or he is extracting a tooth the hard way, LOL. (sorry, couldn't resist) The lighting and composition is very good. I also light the slight blur - it adds to the atmosphere of the photo. Good work :-)