Study in Form and Toneby
GeneralEComment by HBunch: *Critique Club*
I will say, that when I first read the description, I was quite put off by this. I know that Isaac is quite young, and reading "cliche nude pose" really set me back a few inches. HOWEVER, after than initial shock, my eyes opened up to read the "modification" part, and actually look at the photo, and see that "cliche nude pose" really doesn't fit into the description much at all. This is tastefully done. Had it reminded me of the 'cliche nude pose' I might have looked differently at this. However, it does not.
Ok, that being said. I'm running around trying to find a crisp focus here. I have a feeling that it's on the flat part of his back, which you really can't tell if it's sharp or not due to the simple plainness of it. The next part I see that looks more crisply focussed is the hair on the back of his head. I think I'd prefer his entire back and hand/arm to actually be in focus here.
As I look at this, my eye really is drawn through the hole created by his arm and right down onto the foot, which is perfectly positioned in that hole. It's kind of like a spiral effect. From his back, to his head, down his arm, from hand to shoulder, and then into the center where the foot is. lol
The lighting is nice dramatic lighting, however, a bit harsh on his ear and shoulder. I like the darkness on the one side, and think that it's quite effectively used to create some nice shadow there. I wish you could have spread the shadow onto the area of floral carpet we can see in the background. :) Otherwise, the light cloth works great.
I have never tried using PMS in my favor while editing shots. LOL But that's a whole different discussion. I think that the sepia-ish tones work here. i'd be curious to see this in black and white also.
~Heather~
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