Sidewalk Memorial
by GeneralE

Comment by RedHotKK:
Great photo and interpretation of subject.

A Square Jaw
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by leaf: I like the tone and mood of this image. It makes me think and wonder. It is a very dark image, and i know it is meant to be... perhaps i would say it was well exposed, i guess you don't have a bright light source.. and it looks like on the boy's chin the red is almost blasting out,... so perhaps it is fine... I think the cropping of the image was done well. Perhaps The picture is too contrasty. Perhaps somelight should be given to the entire image... and let it still be dark, but not SO dark. an image can be low key with good detail. This makes an image more interesting generally than an image that is too dark to see anything. overall, good, just play with the lighting a bit more. -from the critique club- and remember, these are just my thoughts.

Thank you, and all the commenters. I knew the degree of darkness would be a problem for some people (even to see), but I really wanted it dark for a variety of reasons, including that a lot of people would recognize my model if I showed any more.

My light source was quite faint -- I'm actually surprised I got any kind of decent image out of my P+S camera. I "punched up" the swirly lights a little, but the rest is a pretty straight photo. I meant to post a photo of the set-up (with the lights on) but forgot -- I'll try and do that this weekend.

Message edited by author 2004-02-11 21:26:25.

A Square Jaw
by GeneralE

Comment by PaulMdx:
Nicely done, Paul. Nice composition and balance. I like the way Isaac's face fades away, upwards. Colour looks good to me; I like the shades of red.

Sidewalk Memorial
by GeneralE

Comment by Claya:
Too much unrelated foreground but otherwise not bad.

Sidewalk Memorial
by GeneralE

Comment by jonpink:
I think your border really is too dominant for an emotive piece like this,

Sidewalk Memorial
by GeneralE

Comment by Amor_E_Morte:
well... okey!

Wingnut
by GeneralE

Comment by casualguy:
Simple, nice tones, effective DOF example, good job!

Black Butte (8x10 ratio)
by GeneralE

Comment by Brooklyn513:
Was reading the forums, saw a post of yours, checked your profile etc. I saw this photo, love the silouhette but I think the heavy black frame is a little overbearing. Otherwise it is a great shot.

Chips and Dip: A Square Meal?
by GeneralE

Comment by karmat:
I like how you have "framed" the shot with the tile. It is a good idea, but colorwise is kinda bland to me. Maybe if you had some of those blue chips, or had the dip in different color bowl, it would have a little more spark to it, for me.

... The Shadow Knows!
by GeneralE

Comment by vonautsch:
I'm not sure what the shadow knows in this picture, but it sure makes for an interesting photo. Good depth of field.