Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by Jutilda:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!!

My first reaction to the shot is the contrast between the white shoe and the boot not only in color but styling, texture, etc. Then the eye slides up and down on the diagonal rocky surface. My first suggestion would be to have them placed on a flatter surface, or maybe a stairstep as the slant appears rather unnatural. You could also place them in a more haphazard fashion, or even deliberately on a solid surface as the texture of the rocky surface competes too much with the shoes. The composition would work better if they weren't so dead centered in the shot. It's always more appealing to have negative space somewhere around the subject, usually to one side so that it isn't like the bullseye of a target. I find the lighting on the white shoe a bit too harsh. It might just be the reflective quality of the light color. Maybe shot in an indoor setting with the proper lighting, they would have had a whole different feel. Just my mind wandering with other possibilities.

Having looked at your other photographs, I know for sure that you have a wonderful sense of imagery. With some tweaking, I think this idea could really work well for you. Best regards for your entries in the future!

Judy

look deeper in your eyes
by eyjo

Comment by Nitin:
Nice idea.. I would recomment a different crop to make the eyes appear not so centred, and perhaps sharpen some more. Good luck in future challenges.

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by life:
good focus but feel this image doesnt give me the wow factor!sorry !

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by cools98:
Fit Challenge Criteria: 2/2
Color/Contrast: 2/2
Composition: 2/2
Photo Quality: 1/2
My Subjective Affinity: 1/2

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by mycelium:
excellent representation of feminine/masculine in a surprising and creative manner.

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by olddj:
do you need a foot, maybe instead of hand, nice photo

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by cycomerlin14:
I like it. 6

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by kena:
I think I understand this picture, but I'm not very sure. I think the white shoe is a little out of place though; it becomes kind of a distraction. Nice picture though.

Do you need a hand?
by eyjo

Comment by NstiG8tr:
No they need a foot

dreamy pathway.jpg
by eyjo

Comment by SandyP:
I really like it a lot too! The dreamy effect of the water and sky make me feel dreamy and relaxed.