Noir
by Aghris

Comment by scarbrd:
---Greetings from the Critique Club!---

First impressions - Really cool shot!

Meets the challenge - very very well.

I really like the fact that the shadows are not the subject, but the picture would not be as strong without them. The other strong aspect of this shot is the attention to detail. You have that '40s look in every thing from the typewriter to the clothes. The cigar and liquor are nice touches too. Personally. I voted this image higher than any image above it. It might have lost a vote or 2 on the fact that the shadow is not the subject. Some voters may have been strict on that.

The composition is flawless. The eye moves across the entire image allowing the viewer to take in all the detail.

Any score 7+ is rare. You should be very proud.

If there is a negative in my mind it is the wide border. I like borders, but less is more IMO. I would not have taken off for it.

It's hard to find fault with such a strong entry. I hope this was helpful anyway.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

David

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by Judi:
Good work...the bright background highlights the subject well.

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
would like this more if the person and object werent so dark. I cant tell what the heck that thing is the person is touching. nice color though.

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by amber:
Nice, simple, clean...wonderful post processing:)) Sky is a little burnt out, but I don't care;)

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by annah:
Lovely toning and composition.

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by neophyte:
Nice tones and comp. I like how the sky gradients from blue to white. It really enhances the subject.

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by Jason_Cross:
This is a really nice image with sureal tones that draw you towards the subject. If I could see the subject's face a bit better I would like that, imo.

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by carisakD70:
Another one that I underrated at first. 5 to 7

Fallout
by Aghris

Comment by jdannels:
really like your post processing you did on this I will have to come back and see how you did, I like how you have the backlighting and details in the model and still in the right side of the sky

Noir
by Aghris

Comment by graphicfunk:
Loved this at first sight. An image that stays with you. Congratulations on your top 10 finish.