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12/19/2002 12:47:08 PM |
Greetings from the Critique Club --
Arnit,
Very nice image for the Free Study challenge. I like the effect you've achieved with the lighting (and it's impressive that your model held this pose for 3 seconds!). One of the comments below mentions that additional negative space above the model's head might help the composition. I agree with this; I think extra space above the model's head would amplify the mystery of the image. What IS up there? What does she see?
I notice that you've entered this image into the Black and White gallery. Did you intend to enter a black and white version of the photo, but grabbed the color version by mistake? Just curious as this image obviously makes use of color...(I'd like to see a black and white version if you have one available).
I like the left/right crop that you've chosen. There isn't much distance between the model and the left/right side of the frame, but this works well here. It tends to increase the feeling of discomfort for the viewer....
Great photograph Arnit!
LanSnake |
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12/15/2002 11:26:35 PM |
| This would have been a 10 if her whole face was lit up and not just the lower part. |
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12/15/2002 10:22:05 PM |
| Interesting perspective. I like the way her eyelashes cast shadows. The crop works for this image, I think. |
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12/15/2002 10:40:14 AM |
| very interesting use of lighting on this shot... she's looking up into the unknown... nice idea and good work :) - setzler |
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12/15/2002 10:12:51 AM |
| Nice effect with the lighting, but the bright spots in her eyes are very distracting to me. |
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12/15/2002 08:02:21 AM |
| Its hard to keep still on these longer exposures. She almost did. Framing is great. Inspzil |
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12/12/2002 11:01:36 PM |
I like this, but I think it would have worked a bit better with more space above her head. It's the kind of subject that lends itself well to negative space, to create mystery and tension.
Otherwise, this is technically good and an intriguing photo. I think perhaps the centred composition and symmetry makes it seem a bit too formal and static for this theme. Strong emotions are better represented in a spontaneous, less staged way, in my opinion. So, I guess my suggestion would be to take her off-centre, take a different camera angle, and leave more dark space in the area of the photo that her eyes lead you to look at. But leave everything else just the way it is (lighting, etc.) because it's really good :). |
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12/12/2002 02:34:11 PM |
Neat portrait. Nice color. Good focus. Interesting, but not fully flattering pose.
8 Swash |
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12/12/2002 12:19:24 PM |
| Interesting shot. Colors and saturation are good. |
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12/11/2002 11:32:23 PM |
| Has a kind of a "Blair Witch" feel. I like the shot and the title. Dpz |
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12/11/2002 09:17:09 PM |
| Good study! Nice tones and interesting lighting. |
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12/11/2002 11:52:37 AM |
| Didn't we see this in Blair Witch Project? Just kidding, anwway, I think it is well done. Low light like this, my camera would have freaked out and produced crap. The angle and framing/cropping is ok. I wonder what it would look like if she were at a different angle. The title goes well with the shot, and I think that the lighting on the subject is good. Definately different. If we didn't have experimentation though, it would be a truely boring world indeed. Good luck in the challenge. |
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12/11/2002 10:09:46 AM |
| Great use of dramatic lighting, combined with the upward gaze, really adds interest to this shot, as does the use of negative space. However, I personally wouldn't have centred the shot so much, and would crop so that there isn't so much darkness below the face, emphasising the darkness above. The focus on the subject is good, and the lighting hasn't blown out anywhere, which is impressive. |
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12/11/2002 08:40:14 AM |
| green eyes, Joilette lips. |
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12/10/2002 09:44:11 PM |
| A very cute image (which is good), nice use of light, and a great expression on the model's face. |
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12/10/2002 08:47:01 PM |
| Very technically well done. Interesting photo. |
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12/10/2002 10:36:11 AM |
| This is very simple, but I like it. I think it's the position of your eyes. If you had been looking straight forward, I don't believe this shot would have had the same appeal. Good job with the lighting. No hotspots! |
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12/10/2002 02:30:59 AM |
| Good detail on her face. I like the lighting in this. This is in my top couple pictures for the week. |
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12/09/2002 11:15:36 PM |
| The lighting here seems just a tad more on the left side than on the right. Other than that not much to add. Good focus, good composition. Subject just doesn't do much for me. =7 |
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12/09/2002 09:15:11 PM |
| nice lighting, color and composition. the lighting adds to the theme. overall a very nice photograph. |
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12/09/2002 08:12:37 PM |
| interesting...but the reflection below the eyes is a little distracting |
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12/09/2002 03:03:31 PM |
| Kinda creepy -- I really like the floating head feel. :) |
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12/09/2002 01:08:41 PM |
| I think her eyes are too centered vertically... I think it would be interesting to have her eyes at the bottom of the photo... with lots of "unknown" negative space above her... kinda like "whatchu lookin' at?" hehe |
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12/09/2002 11:19:43 AM |
| Eerie expression. Lighting is great. |
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