Rest by the sea!
by ikopanas

Comment by bvy:
This could have been better composed. It takes some work to see what's going on here. Nice shot though.

Male Portrait: A Gypsy Man
by ikopanas

Comment by Kel27:
The look on his eyes are a little weird

Male Portrait: A Gypsy Man
by ikopanas

Comment by Rachel53:
Like the backround dont know to much about your modle

Male Portrait: A Gypsy Man
by ikopanas

Comment by bspurgeon:
Good composition. Poorly focused.

Male Portrait: A Gypsy Man
by ikopanas

Comment by justin27:
out of focus nice background

2001: A Space Odyssey
by ikopanas

Comment by littlegett:
At first glance the viewer is tricked into thinking this is astro photography. The shell can easily pass for the moon to anyone not looking deep into the image. Though perspective wise it appears a touch far away from the planet, and the trail behind it seems out of place.

I really enjoy the concept of using salt for stars and the shell/s. However the earth looks completely out of place, almost too perfect in aspect of smoothness. Also the bright spot in the center of the planet does not match the lighting exactly to the shell. Don't get me wrong it is extremely close but just a bit off.

However, because of the angle of the light/shadow on the planet and the position of the shell/moon the shell would actually be cast in shadow. From a size/placement perspective.

Overall also The planet appears to be a bit darker than one would imagine with the clouds being a bit more yellow than I would imagine as well. Now I am not running to look up reference images from satellites and shuttles, but from memory it just feels a bit off to be the earth.

It is a very clever image and fits the title, yet just does not push the bounds enough for me. I think one thing that throws me off is (having read your comments) that the planet is a picture? Granted I know this could not be captured like this. yet, I wonder if a replica could have been used instead of a picture, that way the lighting scheme could have a better flow.

There are marks for creativity and unique use of props.

Andrew

Male Portrait: A Gypsy Man
by ikopanas

Comment by deadfish:
Nice background and good, unobtrusive use of fill (I'm assuming, since it's backlit). Lack of sharp focus detracts from the image, though.

Rest by the sea!
by ikopanas

Comment by NikonJeb:
I would have liked to have seen this not cropped so tightly.

Rest by the sea!
by ikopanas

Comment by elizadeb:
A wider shot would have made a big difference. It almost looks like a beached whale - I had to take a second look!

Rest by the sea!
by ikopanas

Comment by pjangel:
Maybe a different crop would have helped this shot... or maybe the light on the boat is a little to harsh to fit with the rest of the photo. I like the POV of the shot though.