Didi
by Rooster

Comment by GeneralE:
I like the tones and textured background. I would try a little tighter crop than this.

Sign Language
by Rooster

Comment by L1:
I just came across this picture and I'm just blown away...what a great image and a great take on that challenge. Going in my faves right now...wonderful image! :o)

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by Olyuzi:
Beautiful portrait with good pose and expression. Skin tones and color are very good and natural looking. Perhaps a bit more blur to the background would have been better as it's somewhat distracting and the relief on the furniture of the horsemen have their spears aimed at her head! lol Excellent work, nonetheless.

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by peecee:
A beautiful portrait, I would normally say maybe blur the background a little more.
but it doesn't need it as it blends brilliantly.
good luck..hope my 10 points helps.

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by pitsaman:
I would use some gaussian blur and sharpen the lines more,9+

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by L1:
Very nicely composed. Would like a bit more sharpness around the eyes. :o)

I Love Petals
by Rooster

Comment by admart01:
Hi Rooster

Greetings from the Critique Club...

I rated this image fairly high in the challenge. There's a lot to like. For the sake of balance I'll look for "what might make it better" but the image stands strong as is.

I agree with another of your commenters that the composition is the strength here. Many aspects serve to strengthen - the contrasty b&w, the red petals spilling out of the frame balanced by the subject's face spilling out at the top. The odd glowing red of the petals, arms, and hands contrasts nicely with the "standard" look of the torso and chin. I never met a diagonal I didn't like (to quote a fellow-dpcer)

For the red-heart... I see that it helps pull my eye thru the composition (the face would do that on its own) and ties into the meaning of the petals. Would the shot be better without it colored? I don't think so. Is it much better with it? No. The "I" is more distracting because it clicks me into reading instead of feeling.

On the tight cropping - I think it works in all but one area. The right arm could be a bit more in the frame. I really like the tension caused by the cropping at the bottom and top.

I hope this was helpful. Please pm me with any questions or comments.

Regards,
Theresa

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by scalvert:
One of my top picks. The light seems a little flat, and I'd like to see a more engaging expression, but still very well photographed.

Didi
by Rooster

Comment by adine:
I love your choice of background - adds charcter and texture without being too distracting. I like the colors also - the dark wood, her golden skin, and the earthy green of the shawl. The pose is very relaxes and contemplative. My only complaint would be that the lighting is too flat - I like how it is soft on her face, but I'd like to see some contrast with the background -

Waiting In Vain
by Rooster

Comment by goodganesh:
is she an indian ?