Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment:
My comment was rather flippant. I just didn't know what else to say. I admire your courage--any self portrait takes some amount but yours must have taken an extra helping.

all grown up
by ursula

Comment:
my personal winner. HOpe you ribbon!

Urban Oasis
by toddw62

Comment:
Hi from the Critique Club:

First, let me say... This is a striking photo. Makes me stop and look. I don't often try to ascribe a subtle meeting to a photo and I won't try on this one. You said yourself, you took it while you were touring the condo's. :)

I think the photo is rather intriguing, or rather, i'm interested in the figure. What is he doing, why is he there? Is he taking a picture of the water wall too? I like the bold blocks of color, both the black and white and the bright green. It feels cramped at the bottom of the frame, but I'm guessing the crop was more or less determined by the surrounding environment.

Technically, I can't really add anything. I'll commend you on seeing an unusual scene and taking the time to pull out your camera. Too often, it is easy to just keep on moving...

Good work, the the voters appreciated it by scoring it an even 6. Keep shooting.
Mark

Fixing the human body
by sarampo

Comment:
Bravo--love the creative thinking! Congrats!

Framed by a friend
by Brin

Comment:
Nicely seen! Congrats!

A night for stargazing
by william88

Comment:
congrats William! Splendid image.

moraine-lake-silver-efex.jpg
by brownsm

Comment:
Holds its own quite nicely!

The Cowboy
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
This is the style of lighting that really appeals to me. Good work!

Leilana-Portrait-on-Black2.jpg
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
I like your lighting on this one. It would be nice to control the light spilling onto her shoulder as it is rather bright and takes away from her face. IMO.

Good job!

Leilana-Portrait-on-Black.jpg
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
Just a thought... Had you moved your camera left light to the left and more behind the girl, i think it would have set off her hair nicely. Your flash power looks perfect. Then move the RH light so it directs more lighting into her face(on the axis of her nose for example). I think this may give you more drama.