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11/17/2006 11:31:54 AM |
I like this feel; somewhere between a vermeer painting and an antique feeling add for jewelry. I do have some criticisms though, but please take these from the thought that this is still better than mostly anything I've done.
The focus could use some tweeaking; there is som strong focus on the right arm, but also on the hat- the depth of field should be adjusted to compensate, there mightbe more impact if the pearls weren't blurred at the expense of the right arm;
The area where the eye rests is just to the right of the right shoulder. where the lightest spot of the photo is, and its intersection with cleavage. I am all for cleavage, but here, it distracts from all else; I like the lace up bodice type approach to teh outfit, but again, perhaps a focus shift would adjust all the centers of interest.
I do love the tones, values and contrasts, the texture of the hat against the smothness of the background and white against skin; and the quilting below. Also, perhaps a bit of a pull back on the crop would be interesting.
All in all a terrific shot;
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10/16/2006 08:19:38 AM |
| interesting photo. it seems to tell a story. nicely done. for some reason I was so sure the third place shot was yours. great score and great photo. |
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10/16/2006 02:26:31 AM |
| quite underrated Cindi... |
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10/16/2006 12:48:01 AM |
| Another lovely self portrait of the lovely Cindi :-) |
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10/16/2006 12:17:12 AM |
| I would recognize you anywhere, Cindi...nice b&w. |
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10/16/2006 12:11:33 AM |
| I thought that was you!!! Love the hat! |
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10/15/2006 09:57:40 PM |
| Great old time look very well captured. |
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10/13/2006 07:27:11 PM |
I would have to post my real comment in the "things I would not post for real" forum.
Great shot, like the B and W. Like the hat as a way to hide the face. |
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10/13/2006 06:14:21 AM |
her treasures!!
strange portrait |
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10/12/2006 10:34:38 PM |
| This is wonderful! A great choice for b&w, and the lighting is superb!Well done! |
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10/11/2006 06:01:16 PM |
| Is the double entendre deliberate? Your framing actually suggests so, in which case I make this a very clever shot. I would wish it had a bit more punch, but I'm a high contrast fan, so that's an ignorable comment. |
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10/11/2006 01:14:20 PM |
| The strong directional lighting and perfectly controlled depth of field strongly accentuate a strong composition. I love the lines, the textures, and the narrative sense. |
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10/11/2006 02:32:35 AM |
| Gorgeous shot--The pearls definitely add a classic touch. |
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10/10/2006 02:43:10 PM |
| Nice light and concept. The use of the hat to hide the model's face is great. I find the focus should be on the hands though. The hat is tak sharp but the hands, which in my view are the fulcral part of the composition, are a bit soft. Still, a nice shot. |
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10/09/2006 10:24:23 PM |
| So are we! Amazing jewels at that! ;) |
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10/09/2006 12:54:34 PM |
| Nice. Reminds me of Avedon's fashion work. |
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10/09/2006 10:30:19 AM |
| good work, more contrast would be excellent !! |
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10/09/2006 12:29:11 AM |
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10/09/2006 12:23:57 AM |
| Love the pearls and the corseted dress. Great hat!! |
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