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02/05/2007 01:46:30 PM |
| I would like to see the outtakes on this, this shot is such a strong angle and I think you could have made her seems softer at a different angle |
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02/04/2007 11:55:57 PM |
| Nice raw look to this. The eye bothers me somewhat because all I see is the white part. |
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02/04/2007 09:11:49 PM |
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02/04/2007 04:53:50 PM |
| Either the lighting or the post processing is coming across very harsh here. Combined with the model's expression and the other compositional elements, this doesn't evoke pleasure to me at all. So (unless you're being ironic) I think you missed your intended mark. The model's skin looks mottled, perhaps even diseased on my monitor, and the angle evokes a "skewed" or disoriented mental state. |
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02/04/2007 03:21:59 PM |
| You definitely win the "most interesting skin texture" price! My only complaint is to have her looking away from the camera. I think either eyes closed (implying bliss) or looking demurely into the camera would have worked better. But still a great image - 9 |
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02/04/2007 08:49:59 AM |
| I am not really a fan of the processing here. the idea is fine but the camera angle could have been different. |
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02/03/2007 09:28:12 AM |
| Its gritty and raw. I like it. |
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02/02/2007 05:17:18 AM |
| Well done - lovely photo. |
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02/01/2007 08:13:57 PM |
| There is a contradiction in this image for me. The model seems to be relaxing, but her expression is one of distraction. The post-processing takes on almost a grunge feeling which doesn't tie in with the message you are trying to portray. On the other hand, it is this contradiction that draws you more into the image and makes the viewer wonder... "What's on her mind?" |
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02/01/2007 04:08:01 PM |
| I really like this one. It almost seems like a candid. It seems really real. |
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02/01/2007 03:55:59 PM |
nice setting for a photo like this.
I think 'd like the eye looking to the cam more, you can see a lot of white of the eyes now. |
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01/31/2007 01:55:56 PM |
On a different subject, this processing would kick ass. It's gritty and edgy and I normally love that, but on a soft subject with a soft title, it is a bit conflicting. I like the pose and the crop very much - your model seems very at ease with herself and the camera which is either great acting or very admirable self-esteem. In either case, that comes through in the photo and it's very appealing.
beyond that, the technical aspects are good. the focus is soft and flattering, the lighting is nice (aside from the harsh shadows from the edit) and the crop frames the mood nicely. the fact that your model is adorable doesn't hurt either. ;)
a solid entry.
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01/31/2007 08:04:57 AM |
| she doesn't look like she's enjoying herself, doesn't match the title very well :) |
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01/30/2007 12:42:09 PM |
| Skin could have been processed for more smoothness. |
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01/30/2007 05:21:03 AM |
| interesting angle, good crop. had preferred if she had looked just a little more forward, now she looks more bored than relaxed. i assume the hard gradation is intentional, but had preferred the skin to look smoother. |
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01/30/2007 01:44:13 AM |
| Not sure if I like the processing on this or not. I think the pose and the framing work very well though. Good luck! |
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01/29/2007 11:09:07 PM |
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01/29/2007 08:44:37 PM |
| a little distracting almost with her looking away... and the contrast is a little harsh for me... nice composition though! |
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01/29/2007 08:38:58 PM |
| She looks like a Greek goddess. The effect on her eyes look like she's carved out of marble. :) |
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01/29/2007 07:43:43 PM |
| Something says I would put that on my wall nice job. |
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01/29/2007 05:48:35 PM |
This is cool. I like the atmosphere portrayed. Where this picture looses points is in the B&W conversion. It might have been better in colour, but the skin looks all blotchy. This wouldn't be too difficult to correct in post processing with a gausian blur or selective channel B&W conversion.
I like the crop & composition. |
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01/29/2007 03:10:36 PM |
| I love this shot and i am not sure I can explain why. Maybe its the grain and the angle of composition. Maybe it is the look in her face...her attitude. The short fingernails and lack of make up. The strength of character. She tells me that she is who she is and she is good with that. I like her. It is all of these things combined. Very nice. |
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01/29/2007 03:04:10 PM |
| need more DOF but I like the style |
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01/29/2007 02:13:49 PM |
I think I would have preferred her eyes to face the camera and be gently lightened for contrast. I also think that the B&W conversion has left the models skin unfortunately blotchy and the great looking candles have been lost in the background.
I think there is a lot of potential in this shot, the candles, the lighting the model, the pose, but the PP needs further work to bring out the best. |
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01/29/2007 01:56:58 PM |
| I quite like this - the angle makes you take a closer look - the candles in the background give it a grounding in reality while the woman herself seems lost in thought. Nice balance, very good toning/processing. |
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01/29/2007 11:03:50 AM |
| Interesting picture, but the shadows are just kinda strange. |
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01/29/2007 07:31:27 AM |
| Sultry, Casablanca style. |
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01/29/2007 05:06:54 AM |
| It has a certain charme, but I don't like the eye. It's too grey. |
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01/29/2007 01:29:09 AM |
| Beautiful pose and composition! |
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