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12/18/2006 02:22:17 PM |
Hey Svetlana.
This is exceptional... I agree with the critique club comment that it is a little too tight at the top... but that is being picky.... regarding votes, I think that in some ways your work is too artistic for this forum. I guess that most voters don't spend enough time on each photo to interpret the deeper meaning... as kteach mentions.. too out of the box for a 5 second view and vote...
Have you considered posting to other sites... your work would suite photo.net rather well for example. |
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12/16/2006 07:09:56 PM |
Greetings from the Critique Club!
When I first voted on this one, I didn't see the connection to the challenge, and I think that may be the case of why this didn't score higher. When I think of James Bond, I think of movies, and maybe even some film grain for the older movies, but not a painted canvas picture.
That being said, I think this is a wonderful portrait, which really portrays a wonderful feeling. The pose, clothing, jewelery and lighting are all wonderful, and the treatment you've used to give it that canvas look feels authentic, which I often find not to be the case when some of those filters are used.
I think the biggest criticism I have is the cropping. It feels tight at the top, and too wide to the right. I'm not sure if I like so much being shown below the waistline... I might have cropped a bit off of the bottom to give more room at the top?
Overall, this was a creative interpretation for the challenge, but perhaps a bit too out of the box for some voters. The photo was well thought out, and beautifully processed. |
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12/13/2006 05:48:21 PM |
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12/11/2006 05:48:46 PM |
this is the best of the challenge - using the "theme" of james bond instead of recreating a movie poster - points for execution, and creative!
You got three comments from me in the same day! I'm pleased that this is yours - another testament to your amazing talent and eye for subtle beauty. |
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12/11/2006 05:11:13 PM |
| Love the old photo look! Awesome job |
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12/11/2006 12:17:11 PM |
| You must have the most interesting wardrobe! Lovely "painting" - and great photography and post processing work. You really could make an excellent living doing portraits like this! |
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12/11/2006 11:16:00 AM |
| This is really gorgeous. You've made it look so much like an old photo! |
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12/11/2006 09:44:26 AM |
| Svetlana, this is so beautiful. It is my favorite of the challenge. I am shocked it didn't score higher. You have really found a niche with this oil painting style. The costume and styling, pose, backdrop, lighting, and crop are all perfect, and you captured a very alluring expression. I think you could make a living at this. There are many people who would like an Old Masters style "painting" of a family member for their living room. Congratulations on a wonderful entry! |
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12/11/2006 07:32:48 AM |
| svetlana, this is an absolutely stunning image. i love the series of 'paitnings' you're doing right now. very, very well done. |
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12/11/2006 07:24:40 AM |
| Russian paintings rock! :) |
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12/10/2006 08:20:45 PM |
| interesting portrait, not sure I really like the filter that was applied to the whole thing |
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12/09/2006 07:08:08 PM |
| stunning portrait, I really like the timeless nature of this - 8 for now |
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12/09/2006 08:25:27 AM |
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12/09/2006 07:29:49 AM |
| This one really appeals to me..... |
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12/08/2006 09:04:43 PM |
| Nice "old fashioned" processing. |
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12/07/2006 11:40:03 AM |
| I love the processing. It looks like a faded photograph from years ago. 9 |
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12/07/2006 06:20:39 AM |
| Exceptional.. love speaks and I like this. Russia and love is highlighted in this portrait. |
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12/05/2006 07:17:14 PM |
| You know, I've never been a James Bond fan so I really can't tell how well this meets the challenge. This however, is a really nice portrait. I think the color and texture is great and would like to know how you did that. At first, I thought the texture was just the background but when I looked closely, I could see it in the face also. Great shot! 10 |
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12/05/2006 07:16:48 AM |
| Yes, very nice! I love the vintage look you created here. Lighting and colors are excellent. She has a beautiful but shy expression - that works. Minus: too less negative space above her head. That makes the shot a bit "narrow" if you know what I mean. |
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12/04/2006 10:38:22 PM |
| Wow. Interesting take on this challenge. Beautiful and artistic like early photographs yet much like a painting. The expression, costume and lighting is fantastic. |
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12/04/2006 10:21:09 PM |
Excellent portrait: the expression and poose, the pastels, the texture and the antique mood.
I also like your interpretation of the challenge, which is a little "pushy" and unconventional when comparing with most of entries, but I bought it! 10. |
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12/04/2006 09:09:04 PM |
| Beautiful photo. I like the oil on canvas effect. The colors and light are perfect and the models expression is wonderful. 10 |
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12/04/2006 07:45:33 PM |
| I very much light the post-processing on this, as it adds an old-world feel. It reminds me so much of the photos of the Romanovs, especially Grand Duchess Tatiana. Besides, it is very clever and funny. Great job! |
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12/04/2006 06:58:28 PM |
| Lovely shot with a Mona Lisa smile :) Excellent post work vintage/painterly effect. Very well done. |
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12/04/2006 08:30:36 AM |
| not sure if this kind of vintage/canvas filter is allowed... very well done |
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12/04/2006 05:05:02 AM |
| theres something odd about this one |
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12/04/2006 12:22:40 AM |
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