Melting
by heida

Comment by karmat:
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by karmat

I really like the deep rich colors on this, and I think the warmth that the picture has really adds to the melting ice effect. You have done well capturing what had to be a fairly difficult shot with good focus and exposure. I also like how the out of focus reflection gives it a suspended look.

As I mentioned during the challenge, the framing bothers me a touch. I can see why it is composed as it is (to include the entire reflection), but it still seems a bit tight for me at the top. Perhaps just a bit more room up there would give it a more open feeling. Or, if you could have enough space up there to place the flower/ice on the lower horizontal third, it would have a nice balanced feeling, too, I think. Of course, I understand that by doing that, you may lose some wonderful detail.

again, a very nice shot that leaves the viewer with just enough questions to make the shot interesting, but not so many as to frustrate him/her.

Best to you in future challenges.

karmat

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Comment by pncowley:
Very nice, poignant shot! Challenge is well met in the multiple contrasts in subjects and form throughout. VERY nicely done! --9

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Comment by frankenstein:
Good idea and composition - needs to be a bit sharper?

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Comment by dsidwell:
Not a contrast in technique or element, but in theme. The line of crosses is excellent and actually does contrast well with the random shapes all around the image.

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Comment by lizardbeth:
Love this. Great grungy color and awesome placement in frame. 9

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Comment by agwright:
very touching .... just needs to be a wee bit sharper 9/10

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Comment by JPR:
creepy. i like it a lot. 9

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Comment by miller:
Composition is excellent - I like how the frame is split into three sections buy the shirt, skin and jeans. The soft colors are nice and the pose is good, too. I like how the focus drops off on the left, but I think I'd like to more of the right side of the frame in focus.

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Comment by Alecia:
this is awesome. great lighting, composition--love the framing. great work!

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Comment by Shiiizzzam:
GREAT angle and compostion. This is a trend come back lately :D