Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by Neat:
This is a great first time entry. Keep doing what you're doing photographing everyday situations, and you'll only grow and grow.

The empty spot where my heart used to sleep
by knikki

Comment by EL-ROI:
Very emotional...

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by Devinder:
A good start. Keep at it - i m in the same boat (relatively new to challenges)

Message edited by author 2012-05-08 13:14:15.

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by smardaz:
i like the shot, not a traditional look.

As an aside, I notice when people are new to the site they have to make a disclaimer that they have no "fancy lights and such"....many great photogs here do not have strobes or even speedlights for that matter. The talent starts in your heart and head and grows from there. Are strobes nice? Most definitely, but don't use the absence of them as a crutch or excuse, look at this months blue in the free study....All natural light there. explore your passion, hone your craft, develop your style. Then decide what extra equipment you need...if any.

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by toddhead:
A little post processing and this would have been near a six.

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by dtremain:
Nice shot - fro me, it is a bid dark on the right side, not a bad thing, except it detracts from the main subject.

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by bmartuch:
That look says it all.

IMG_1393
by knikki

Comment by JuliBoc:
I've noticed that your vertical images are rotated to horizontal. I have no idea what is causing this, but if you want to discuss it and try to find a solution, send me a PM. You want to resolve this before entering a vertical shot in a challenge.

Behind blue eyes.....
by knikki

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Something about this image grabs me - it may try to pass itself off as a snapshot to begin with but the facade does not last for long. There is raw emotion here and real purpose too. Although it isn't as sharp as it might be, I'm grateful for that - I can only image how penetrating the stare would be with razor-like focus.

Critical stuff: Not really

Overall: A sleeper - definitely rewards a longer look.

The empty spot where my heart used to sleep
by knikki

Comment by toddhead:
Why? Did you kill him this weekend?