Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by Pensive:
Needed a little more of the model - the shoes finish the look? The hat is drawing me there...

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by saracat:
Very nicely done. Excellent choice of background for the subject. The crop seems a little tight on the left. The pose is nice, could possibly be better if she were to unclench her left hand and raise her chin a little. I like the sepia toning of this - it fits well with the theme of the photo.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by espy2:
When using a real full model shot for fashion photography, one has to be very careful how and what is being portrayed. This comes down to many factors, but mainly the model herself can make or break the ad, the product, the shot, etc. This would have been a fantastic shot if it weren't for a few obvious flaws. The model herself is just gorgeous. VERY expressive eyes, gorgeous hair flow, nice scenery, well fitting clothes. Here are the obvious flaws. It looks like some army officer was yelling at her to stand up straight and stick out her chest. She is WAY too straight. A totally unnatural pose, and looks like she is purposely sticking out her chest, if not subconciously. Her face alone would have made this shot perfect, with background as is and just cropped, but her pose ruins it. The hat just hanging straight down like that speaks nothing for the fashion. It's really a pity, and I would actually reshoot this and place it in a portfolio for her in which she should use for actual modeling, but after some lessons. This shot had a HUGE amount of potential, and if modeled correctly can make a wonderful portfolio shot. Still scored it high, for potential, for beauty of the model, and for scenery.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by wildirishman64:
yea, looks like Texas to me, all the way around, nice work with pic, subject is sooo pretty. Her eyes speak volumes

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by loseme:
Nice even tone, great coloring.

Remnants of Fall on a Foggy Day
by slgardner

Comment by C_Steve_G:
This should have placed higher...

Remnants of Fall on a Foggy Day
by slgardner

Comment by dipaulk:
This is beautiful. And I love foggy pictures. :) Good focus, colors and composition.

Remnants of Fall on a Foggy Day
by slgardner

Comment by Alecia:
very pretty and peaceful. great capture--the fog vaguely shadowing the water and trees make the shot.

Remnants of Fall on a Foggy Day
by slgardner

Comment by Dave Gordon:
This kind of stretches the definition of yellow (I see more greens and browns), but it's a great shot. I really like the background - enough to set a scene but not obtrusive.

Remnants of Fall on a Foggy Day
by slgardner

Comment by TechnoShroom:
Nice atmosphere