gympjes
by messerschmitt

Comment by Jutilda:
I must've been in a coma. I missed this one too. GREAT use of layers. This would make a terrific poster or greeting card. I like how the text peeks out subtely. You're good.

Bo Bond
by messerschmitt

Comment by Jutilda:
Wow - how did I miss this? It is excellent. I even like that she's centered. Great expression. The tones and overall image have a great smoothness.

Where you been? You need to enter some challenges!!!!!

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by Sandman:
I really hope that this isn't a picture of a campus. More like a correctional facility. But GL if its your school!. good selection for the challenge.

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by LalliSig:
Eerie looking place, is this a prision?

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by I Enjoy Ham:
oooo i liek this one, its crisp and i get a kind of eary feeling... Nice

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Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by Nobody:
This is very good. Effective use of a vertical format, nice framing of your subject.

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by 2mccs:
I think the light is too bright behind the subject. Possibly a different time of day would have allowed the subject to look clearer.

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by nomad469:
wow ... this has impact cant say much bad about it ... fine work

Impact
by messerschmitt

Comment by Rikki:
a man framed by a large window ;) love your OOTB thinking here ;)

Sil
by messerschmitt

Comment by fotomann_forever:
::: Greetings from Critique Club :::

Hi, as requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.

First Impression - the most important one:
Nice "in-your-face" portrait of a cute young lady. The first thing that catches my eye are her blue eyes and the big square catch lights.

Composition:
I like the "in-your-face" feel of this image, but the crop is making me feel just a bit closterphobic. Back off just a hair in the crop and I feel your comp would be a little stronger.

Subject:
Sharp, in focus and stands out well from the background. Also, while it's not a classical portrait point of view, you have added interest to the subject by getting closer than usual.

Technical (Color, focus, and light):
Color: Good, I don't see much room for improvement here.
Focus: Sharp as a tack.
Light: Looking at the catch lights I see you have most likely used window light. It worked well for you. No unflattering shadows, yet the lighting doesn't come out too flat either.

To grow its vote?:
While I find the shot interesting and fresh, you possibly got some DNMC votes because of the background. It just doesn't look "studio" enough.

Summary:
What can I say, I think it's well done with "limited" resources. Keep up the good work.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy