Pam & Greg
by Bear_Music

Comment by tngrndream:
imo, the use of softness is overplayed entirely too much. the background is busy and distracting.

The Intimate Fulcrum — Love's Failed Leap
by Bear_Music

Comment by DrAchoo:
OK, you've probably forgotten more about photography than I know, but here goes...

1) I would have gone with a single light source. The multiple shadows tend to confuse the eye.

2) With that, perhaps upping the contrast. I know I'm leading to a slightly different shot overall, but I'm trying to add a bit more dynamics.

3) That warm gray looks more like a mauve on my monitor. Not a fan.

4) If you are happy with it, then who the hell cares? ;)

Pam & Greg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Overly post process IMO. Makes it look unnatural. Otherwise a worthy photo.

Pam & Greg
by Bear_Music

Comment by weisz:
the background and clothing are all a bit too busy. It takes away from your subjects.

The Intimate Fulcrum — Love's Failed Leap
by Bear_Music

Comment by CEJ:
I really hate the way Woody shots are treated on this site. I am convinced people are jealous because they don't have a Woody or do but lack the imagination to create a good shot with one. In any case, I know where at least one of your 10's came from.

Thanks for the 'cringe of pain!' Nice job on an underappreciated shot.

Captured Sky — Lichen and Pinestraw
by Bear_Music

Comment by Jessa:
This reminds me of 'Flight of the navigator' (i still can't work out what it is!!...)

Pam & Greg
by Bear_Music

Comment by KiwiShotz:
His face just look all srtificial. I'm not sure what you've done but the hairline looks odd and there's almost a double exposure look abut ti

Pam & Greg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Sinky:
If there had been a plain dark background, I think this would have been much improved. I like the expressions, and the mood, which speaks of a real bond of affection between them.

The Intimate Fulcrum — Love's Failed Leap
by Bear_Music

Comment by Node:
Ouch! Enough to make men cry! :)

Captured Sky — Lichen and Pinestraw
by Bear_Music

Comment by BakerBug:
I love the contrast of nature and man made in this shot! Neither the moss nor the chrome would be that interesting by themselves, but together they really hold your interest.