Silky Petals
by teto

Comment by bubeltrubel:
nice shot, a little bit too centered, IMO

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by mpeters:
Hi from the Critique Club,

Well, just out of the top 5 so it seems like you did something right! :)

Your picture is striking. I particularly like the orange color of the background as it sets off the stitching of his hat quite nicely. You have given the viewer a couple of strong lines to peruse, particularly the leading lines of the fiddle's neck up to the bow.

By hiding most of the models face, the attention is placed more heavily on his hat and instrument. This gives it more of an impersonal feel but still gives a good sense of the holiday.

Technicals are good, really my only nitpic is the mass of dark/shadow on the models right side(camera left). I suppose a small directional light coming from camera left could have given a little more depth the the shadows.

PM me if you have any questions and good luck in your future challenges.

Mark

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by annig:
FELICIDADES!! esta era una de las majores de la challenge! Me gusta muchisimo! La composicion y las colores son perfectos, tambien el espiritu del dia de Cinco de Mayo! BRAVO!!

Silky Petals
by teto

Comment by rdlorf:
excellent image but I think the border detracts from the silkiness

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by Marjo:
A wonderful capture. Your friend was a great sport for posing for three hours. :) I had this picked for a ribbon. Congratulations on your high finish.

and personal best!

Message edited by author 2007-05-16 00:33:23.

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by stevieian:
Nicely composed. Like the colors too. Good luck!

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by Natasha:
Fabulous-10

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by gdub1189:
sweet! i love the orange background. his sombrero is awesome! good job meeting the challenge.

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by ericsuth:
very good on a number of levels: pose, composition, foreground/background relationship, overall lighting. Unfortunately it looks like an impersonal and bland stock photo. Does little to capture such a dynamic and flavorful festival. Could crank up the saturation a touch.

The Spirit of Mexico - Cinco de Mayo
by teto

Comment by graphicfunk:
Very nice sparkling capture.