I will not be afraid to use bigger weightsby
nico_blueComment by tristalisk: Greetings from the Critique Club!
Wow what a wonderfull photo. But I suppose you would like a bit more of a critique than that. So I suppose I should start with technical aspects.
Technical: This shot was very well done from a technical aspect.
Lighting: is wonderfull giving a good variety of light and shadows. The skin tone is very rich and vibrant.
Sharpness: is also very good the only defect I can find within the shot is at the very top of the shoulder. If I were to guess from the looks of it I would say it was a smudge on the lens.
Balance: This shot also has a very good balance and flow of lines. The eyes start at the chest and folow the lines up to the weight.
Meets the challange: I would have to say yes working out is a common resolution.
Composition: I must agree with the other commenters on this one the nipple does appear to be a bit akward. I think that turning the model just a little bit towards you would give it a more natural apearance.
Personal Feelings: I feel this would have done very well in a fitness magazine. If this didn't ribbon I must admit I am suprised. I feel that as much as I hate to touch this area some water would have helped. Ok I said it yes more of those silly water spots DPC'rs complain about so much. I feel that lightly misting you model with water adding presperation would have further enhanced an already wonderfull shot. I also feel that this well formed arm lifting that tiny little two pound weight is great.
Its a Wonderfull shot and I hope to see more work like it in the future.
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