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by shalrath

Comment by glad2badad:
I like what you've done with a simple, ordinary subject. I've seen numerous dandelion shots over the years (taken a few myself), but I don't think I've seen one composed quite this way. The void in the center and lower left adds punch by gently directing the viewer to the areas in focus - the semi-circle of well focused seed heads. And the color...very unique and interesting.

Well seen and captured.

Wow! That's the most I've ever said about a dandelion shot! :-D

Take care.

Christmas Morning
by shalrath

Comment by bauerfan71:
Good use of a shallow DOF.

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by Melethia:
Not sure how to leave comments on your blog, but I enjoyed the video. Particularly the man tights. :-)

Christmas Morning
by shalrath

Comment by halopes:
I really like this. If I had to complain about anything, it would be about the slightly out-of-focus hand. But I do like this a lot.

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by TCGuru:
Composition: Wonderful. I love the leading line of candles to the subject.

Lighting/Exposure: I like the catchlights in her eyes from the candles and the soft light they have created on her face.

Pose: I appreciate the fact that her face is not actually ON her hands. It distorts the features, IMO. Very nicely posed.

Suggestions for Improvements: Nada.

Thanks for the mini tutorial. :)

Day 04 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by lovethelight:
Beautiful sun flare! Great tones too

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by stupidcat:
The flames can be seen in her eyes. Nice lighting and composition. The candles in the front might be distracting if not for the heart looking shape of them. I do like the photo overall.

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by photokariangel:
great job with the creative aperture, i'll have to play around with that sometime. AS always, the girl is gorgeous, and her smile is warm adn inviting.

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by onesaint:
Nice work with the filter! I have been wanting to do one for ages now, but havent had the time. Composition is interesting. The arms cut the images about halfway down, deviding the image in two. The eyes are nicely lit and the warmth is great.

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment by Jutilda:
Neat how the flames look like hearts. Love her eyes.