April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by aznym:
You have made a nice compositon. I even like the compostion. But. I have also read the title. It's this word 'showers' and the lighting in it that's bothering me. I can associate the image with showers at all. It actually looks to me more like it was taken on a really sunny and beautiful day. That's the idea I get from the patches on the umbrella and the lighting on her. Also, it doesn't at all look like it was taken at a natural surrounding. Correct me if I am wrong, but the word STUDIO is screaming at my face.
As am image, I like it. But what you wanted to represent with the image is what I am not sure about.

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by mariomel:
While I do like this alot, it doesn't say April or showers to me. Yes she's holding an umbrella, but it looks to me like like it is quite bright and sunny outside, because of the shadows coming through the umbrella. Nonetheless, a very nice image. I might have cropped it with a little more on the bottom and less on the top, but that's just me.

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by Fibonacci:
Returning for comment.
I think that the only problem with using your photo for a calendar would be that it would be "April" for the rest of the year.
The composition is perfect, the model is lovely and her pose counterpoints the modesty of the dress with a hint of glamour in the eye and lips. High key tones in the skin balance the dark tones in the parasol. I'd love to balance my comments with some"wise" sounding advice, but I simply cant imagine how this could be improved. I wish you success with this wonderful piece ....10

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by tristalisk:
I really enjoy the washed out goth feeling of this shot. It fits the challenge. The only complaint I have with this shot is that it has the gothic feel and yet the clothing on the model does not seem to fit the overall style of the photo. I could be way off on what you were trying for. But I like this shot none the less. great job.

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by Bud:
Nice photo.

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by geewhy:
Beautifully composed I especially like the way you`ve used the umbrella as a background. The high contrast look is very effective in my opinion and I could definitely see this as a calendar shot.

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by colda:
wonderful image an concept, deserves to do very well indeed

April Showers
by jmlelii

Comment by LisaCan:
breath takingly charming! well done I adore this (8)

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Comment by Philos:
Nice capture but not a WOW for me...

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by jmlelii

Comment by sixmacs:
Bit too dark for me but nice shot though.