Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Welcome to DPC and your first critique, Shawna. You did very well for your first time out, in a very tough challenge in a very tough environment. Most people don't break 6 on their first time here. Obviously the DPC crowd likes your work, and I can see why. The muted tones suit the image perfectly, it's like the colour adds hope to dreams that may be on the verge of shattering especially in light of the somewhat depressing view of the balconies opposite. The blur of motion on your lap (I first thought something like a calico cat jumping down) adds interest to a shot that could come across as static otherwise. With the placement of your body at the extreme far left of the frame, it seems that are trying to hide yourself in a corner yet be seen at the same time.

I do sincerely hope that you come back and play here again, you clearly have vision and talent to spare.

Susan

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by PennyStreet:
Dreamy... elegant...I'm really enjoying this. And I agree with Mark, I want to see more of your art.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by markwiley:
This is fantastic -- truly beautiful. It finished much higher in my list. Do me a favor, enter more challenges. I want to see more of your work.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by posthumous:
lovely and evocative

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by NiallOTuama:
Really great portrait. Love the movement. Brilliant processing. More of this, please.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by MikeO:
Such a lovely photograph. This really appeals to me.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by tate:
Please take home a "Breaking Rad" award for a unique approach that deserves recognition:
The chair, the vent, the skin, the stare, the movement, the crooked window, the curtain revealing the empty terraces across the way. The muted tones and great comp bring this all together. Superb job.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by Melethia:
This is really lovely!

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by Lydia:
Artsy. Well done in the "arts" department.

I want more focus and more contrast in the other departments.

Self Portrait - Dublin
by theshawnamiller

Comment by Tiny:
Top Ten.