He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
by Krystle

Comment:
Portaying a universal sentiment. Wouldn't we all like to know for sure? Lol
Would you hate me for a cririque? Okay, you have the good ideas. This, after all, is a very good concept. Even your selection of a blue flowers is a wise one along with the bedspread which serves a backdrop that does not interfere. We now have concept, a main backdrop, a good flower and nice dress and hairdo. Now, what do we want the viewers to see? We begin by simplification, lets us have the viewer see our head, shoulders and flowers. Everything else we find a way to eliminate. We can try to spread the bedspread all the way across even try pining it to the wall. Even raising the camera angle to concentrate more on the subject and leaving out any other clutter. It may be that you have no tripod but here one one come in handy to get the height you need, even if you have to prop it on boxes.

So you see, once you get the idea or vision for your image begin seeing it by asking yourself what is and is not important and why show anything that may detract the viewer. You have the talent, you just need to polish the presentation and this will come sooner than you think if you contemplate on it. I will give you a seven for you good concept effort. Any questions, please write me. Dan

Fighting Stance
by Physics_Guru

Comment:
A very good capture displaying an intensity of character. The lighting adds to the drama. Bump.

clowning around with photoshop
by margiemu

Comment:
Faintly here and over there. An interesting push into the first stages of a graphical representation. Very well framed and at least you gave us a good glimpse at the lovely eyes. Bump.

Self Portrait
by RudyC310

Comment:
Very nice character study. The hands on the head and the squinted glance speak of a search for some answer. A problem to be solved. Happy solution. Nice b/w capture. Bump.

Me and My Stetspn
by cloudsme

Comment:
Perhaps the coolest pose in this challenge. Very good lighting, exposure and focus. The pin stripe and white shirt stand out good and then the suspended steson. A true fun guy! Bump.

Water Water
by stare_at_the_sun

Comment:
Great shot and good stop action to add excitement to the image. Very well framed with great facial expression. Bump

Multi-Tasking in the Office
by LanceW

Comment:
What is this guy up to? Very nice study and good title! This is a portayal of one that is deeply engaged in the pixel moment. Bump.

take me under your skin
by silverfoxx

Comment:
An image that is spilling with emotion as if asking the question, why won't you take me... Certainly dynamic with a pleading stare accented by the upright and pinky upright. I acn see a big grin after the shot was taken. Bump.

Busted!!!
by LalliSig

Comment:
Lol. The pose is remiscent of SNL. Very well captured with great attention to the finer details such as the curl of the left toe and neighbors over the chair and then the facial expression with that gaze. Bump.

Concentration
by ebertdj

Comment:
An outstanding b/w portait study. Good definition with tip top tonal beauty. Bump.