Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this is well done. The subject is clearly defined and is close enough to allow us to see her features, but still allows some context in the surroundings.

Technically, it is also a sound picture. The focus is good, and the out of focus azaleas gives a nice background. The brightness on her left/our right is a bit distracting, and gives it an over exposed look, but it also helps to show that it is a natural light, as well.

So, technically, it is well done. What it lacks is a certain "oomph" that helps to make the viewer want to stay longer and view the picture more. This shot simply isn't compelling enough to do that. Having said that, I fully recognize that I'm no expert in this area, but I'm wondering about a couple of things that would have made it more interesting.

Where she is looking -- By not looking into the camera, the viewer lacks that basic connection with the subject. I know that not all good portraits *have* to have that, but I think with this one, it may have helped a bit.

Her personality -- She has a typical "I'm posing to be nice" kind of grin on her face, and this takes over what looks like could be a playful look in her eyes. I know it would change the "atmosphere" of the shot all together, because the flowers set up a "happy" feeling, but I'm wondering what would happen with a serious, even concerned/worried, look on her face. OR a big ole' wink.

Again, this shot is one that you could proudly frame and give to her, but to be judged against over 200 other portraits it really needed *something* to make it stand out.

Good work.

Please feel free to contact me if I need to clarify or further explain anything.

karmat

Cardinal
by msdoubletrouble

Comment:
A bit brighter would have made this really pop, but i'm on my laptop, so the issue may be on my end. Great capture.

What The Handle Saw
by talj

Comment:
Now I know I'm officially crazy. At first glance, I thought that was some kind of robotic woman standing there. I gotta get out more. :) I like the composition and you have done well at controlling the reflections and bright spots on the handle.

whooowh
by rinac

Comment:
Bubble shots are hard. You did awesome on this. I agree, though, that a bit of brightness would have helped. The background is kinda drab, but bubbles scream "bright and happy" so it sets up an interesting contrast.

white noise
by rinac

Comment:
Awesome composition. I like how the floor and walls intersect at the set. Nicely done

The apple of my eye
by hanae

Comment:
Great composition.

My Heart is Yours
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
How cute and what a great idea. Very well done. I usually can tolerate 1s, 2s, and 3s on an image, but this totally baffles me. Different strokes, I guess.

"Turns Out...I'm a Winter!"
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
WooHOoooo. Awesome shot. I wondered if this was yours. Great posing. Might make a neat picture for the church directory. hahahahahahahahha Go Tim!!!!!!

Frozen Dead Guys Days Parade Nederland
by jfwolpert

Comment:
They are having entirely too much fun. :) Great capture.

Thru the Blue Slinky
by jfwolpert

Comment:
Awesome colors and execution. My only suggestion would to be move it further to the left of the frame and have some negative space on the right