Greetings from the Critique Club!
Well, as someone who actually lived in the 80's (graduated high school in 1980) I would say you did very well in capturing the look of the time.
When this first came up in the challenge I thought, "WOW! That could have been my older sister getting ready to go out!" Not to bad for someone who wasn't even alive during that time! :)
Now to the picky part. I like the tight crop, it really brings the subject in close and fills the frame. That works for me on this shot. Looks like a good use of the rule of thirds in this shot.
There are only two little things that really bother me about this shot overall. One is the lips. For some reason, the open lips and the way the lipstick is applied just doesn't look right. If you were applying mascara or lipstick that pose would work, but the when I applie blush my lips were closed so I could see the natural cheek bone line. But that's me. But also the very distinct lines, very precise, almost too precise, the lines just bothers me for some reason.
Second was the lighting, it is just a tad too dark, just a touch more lighting so it would look more like a make up mirror or lighting you might use to put make up on would really make this pop and bring out the colors.
Other than that, great shot, hope my comments help and good luck in future challenges!
Deannda |
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