Natalia
by dimitrii

Comment:
I love this shot. It is perfect! Great pose of the model, great lighting and composition and great choice for black and white. The only things I might change in a touch up are the specks on the white wall and the shadow on the leg. Still, it's fine the way it is. Great job. I hope the exposition in Brookyln goes well.

Natalia
by dimitrii

Comment:
Dimitrii: I like the highkey effect (or whatever you want to call it) a lot in this photo as well as the other one. It gives the photos a nice imperfect artists look and imply the possible harshness of portrayed beauty. The cigarette is a nice touch. Does anyone actually use a cigarette holder thing anymore? I'm not sure, but it does give an old feeling that makes the images timeless. I would have liked to see the hand in this shot, especially since it's leaning on something. It gives the photo a sense of unbalance when it is not included.

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment:
I'm not a member yet so I can't vote on this challenge. If I could you'de be getting a 10. I looked at all the other pictures and this is the only comment I'm giving. If you don't win I'll shit myself! Great Job. This might be my favorite picture I've seen yet on here. I must remember to come back and mark it as a favorite on Sunday.

Winter never ends
by kblm

Comment:
ok. there's no way that is real! I would have liked a better composed picture of it if it is!

I Denied Him!
by Gracious

Comment:
Very emotive shot. i'm not sure you meant it in the way that i took it recognizing the statue as a crying buddha. Great composition and tone. The red light seems more angry than despairing to me as well, but it also suggests the fires of hell which is good. I would have liked to see such a powerful image in slightly more powerful spotlighting, especially to get rid of the border crease. It would have been really awesome to shine the only light through the cross, especially since you already had the red valentine's wrap out!

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Young Despair
by matt

Comment:
sorry about whatever happened with your upload. better luck next time!

Emptiness caused despair.
by billy

Comment:
yes, it does. i need to go get more now. thanks a lot. 7

Désespoir
by soldatbigras

Comment:
I like it. It seems a bit blurry, but perhaps that's the camo background messing with my eyes. 6

Futile Motion
by autool

Comment:
I like. Great use of the motion blur. Lovely colors and sky. Very crisp. 7

Dire Straits
by jimmythefish

Comment:
Great photo. Interesting shot for the challenge. It definetely implies a sense of despair to me. 8