Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment by dsidwell:
This is such a nice concept to communicate! Bravo! Your close-up point of view works here. I strongly suspect that had you used natural light, the image's tonal range would have more depth, and this marvelously graceful couple would look a bit more natural. Try shooting them again (they're worth it!) on a bright day, but in the shade.

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment by LiveNLurn:
Excellent pic. I would have taken the shine away though, before submitting it. Great pic though!

Growing Old Gracefully...
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Comment by space amoeba:
Nice portrait!

Growing Old Gracefully...
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Comment by ScantyNebula:
theme : 1/3
lighting: 2/3
overall quality: 2/4

Growing Old Gracefully...
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Comment by amazoneea:
It deserves a ten for making me feel so wonderful. :)

Growing Old Gracefully...
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Comment by Maverick:
The lighting is a bit harsh here, I think less contrast would help this image more.

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment by gabrielapollo:
the faces, their expressions and composition (faces filling the frames, looking in different directions, not at the camera) are all very nice. you get the sense that these are real people, reflecting on their lives...

this could be a really nice photo. but it needs 2 things (in my opinion): natural light, and not quite so sharp(ened).

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment by Dave Gordon:
This is a lovely portrait; I can excuse the rather far-fetched relationship to the challenge subject. I'm a bit bothered by the hot spots; a more diffused lighting might have made this a really outstanding portrait.

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment by lwelch:
good definition. good crop,

Growing Old Gracefully...
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Comment by Neil:
Nice composition, I think a softer light might have been good here. The reflections and shine of the skin seems distractive here.