Chrysalisby
LeeDComment by kteach: Greetings from the Critique Club!
My first impression of this shot is that it is refreshingly creative and thought provoking. The green hues are a bit too harsh for my tastes.
It looks like you got plenty of comments to help you with this shot. The idea of changing this to a b/w, or a more muted tone I think is a good one. There is also a small section of the back which is less green than the other areas, which stands out once I noticed it.
The fabric around the head also seems somewhat cut out, and not as soft as the rest of the edges. Combined with the green border, it gives it more of a sci-fi look, than a soft and natural look. Adjusting the lighting might have also helped to make this softer.
Overall though, this is a great show of creativity. It isn't the typical DPC ribbon winning shot, but it clearly made an impact with the voters, recieving so many comments during the voting process. And sometimes, I think that is more important!
Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions about this critique.
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