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Polka dot dress on a snowy day
Polka dot dress on a snowy day
landon1013


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Polka Dots (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Sundance Utah
Date: Nov 28, 2009
Aperture: f4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/50
Date Uploaded: Nov 29, 2009

This was a lot of fun. Went up to sundance in the freezing cold with my friend in a summery dress. I thank her for freezing her butt of in that dress.

Statistics
Place: 61 out of 78
Avg (all users): 5.1645
Avg (commenters): 4.8000
Avg (participants): 5.1842
Avg (non-participants): 5.1579
Views since voting: 769
Views during voting: 393
Votes: 152
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0


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02/02/2010 07:14:55 AM
The reason it may look forced is because it was FREEZING that day hahaha I was in a coat and I was still shivering I am proud of my brave model to risk being so cold it didn't help that she was on a freezing cold rock. ;)
12/13/2009 05:45:41 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club

I was surprised when I opened the link to see that this scored as low as it did. Clearly the image met the challenge, so you cannot have received DNMC votes at least :)

For my taste, I find that framing is a little too tight. I would prefer to see a little more space to the left of the image as I look at it. I do agree with some of the comments you have received already about the posing. You model really does look a tad uncomfortable, a little like she is clinging on for dear life.

Although I don't think there is really anything wrong with the exposure, the lighting does feel a bit flat to me.

Sarah
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/06/2009 01:45:57 PM
I am usually not a negative critic however, the pose in your photo is excessivley unflattering to the otherwise attractive model. Instead of alluring and eyecatching, I would expect a pose like this on CSI after just finding a haphazardly dumped body in the woods. Too many other distractions in the greenery, snow, dead trees behind. i've seen this woman used before and very well I might add but this seemed rushed and unthoughtful. Sorry, I hope this is taken in the spirit intended.
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12/05/2009 06:39:28 PM
Very nice photography. The contrast is excellent.
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12/01/2009 02:06:13 PM
I generally like this, though the pose comes off to me as a little forced.
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12/01/2009 12:07:38 AM
I love the dress and the outdoor shot with the snow is an interesting idea. However to my eyes the pose, in particular the position of her legs, seems very awkward and unnatural and detracts from the overall image.
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11/30/2009 06:34:53 PM
look how cold her hands and little nose is...super clear shot
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