Breaking the Tape
by GeneralE

Comment by jblaylockrayner:
Nice idea but without some movement in the tape it looks too staged and stiff.

Breaking the Tape
by GeneralE

Comment by levyj413:
Interesting idea. The crop is so tight, though, that I had no idea what I was looking at until I read the title.

Breaking the Tape
by GeneralE

Comment by tenfrozentoes:
Need more arm in this otherwise great idea. Hard to tell what was actually in the picture before studying it for a bit.

Betrayal
by GeneralE

Comment by NewEnglandDixieBelle:
Creative and effective.

Betrayal
by GeneralE

Comment by digifotojo:
Well done.

Hair Wraps and Henna
by GeneralE

Comment by taterbug:
This is a great choice of subject, very interesting, and an engaging character. Composed well also. I think though, that the extreme shadows, and very harsh light on his face and beard (to the point of being blown out) are taking a lot away from the image. It looks like a tough exposure. A case where maybe a different angle would yield more favorable light? Or waiting for a cloud to cross the sun, if even for a moment, to catch a fleeting second of nice diffused light. Or, if this is someone that set's up there on a regular basis, trying to catch on a different day, or a different time of day to catch some good light?

Betrayal
by GeneralE

Comment by geoffb:
Good portrayal of emotion.

Hair Wraps and Henna
by GeneralE

Comment by digifotojo:
Interesting characters. Good candid shot.

Betrayal
by GeneralE

Comment by maynerd12:
Good idea. Did you try with greater DOF?

Betrayal
by GeneralE

Comment by alanjerry:
Blurry pounding fist smashing a desk with some evidence would be more convincing, more contrast.