Jumping For Joy
by beautyqn25

Comment by vbd70:
good snapshot, focus and cropping could be better though

Jumping For Joy
by beautyqn25

Comment by mkirdal:
Nice picture but very bad cropping.

Jumping For Joy
by beautyqn25

Comment by kiwinick:
well caught great expression 10

Jumping For Joy
by beautyqn25

Comment by rlinn3:
Would have scored higher if bottom wasn't cut off. 6.

Up Above
by beautyqn25

Comment by sofap:
From the Critique Club:

Over all image impact is good. You have good tonal range, from D-Max (that is the blacks in the photo) to D-Min (that is the whites in the photo). The point of focus is on the right eye, (of the subject) with the left eye (of the subject) slightly soft, this is a good use of DOF.

When doing a B&W portrait it is important to remember you will need to be more aware of contrast. With color the flesh tones will add to the depth and range of your photo. B&W however has only shades of gray. This means you need to use the light and dark arise of the image to show depth and texture.

To improve this image I would suggest a little more contrast, not much. From the right side of the face to the left side (of the subject) could be a bit more contrast. At the right bottom edge of the photo is a, hand or something; this creates an uneasy element to the photo. This could be moved before shooting, if not possible then darkened in post processing.

Over all a very well done portrait. Keep up the good work.

Black And White Crocus
by beautyqn25

Comment by Jeileen:
a bit too dark............. but, i like the idea.........

Black And White Crocus
by beautyqn25

Comment by jemison:
this looks like some sort of strange landscape...nicely done

Black And White Crocus
by beautyqn25

Comment by Azrifel:
Interesting how it seems like a flowing landscape with a bit of a strange sky but isn't that at all.

Black And White Crocus
by beautyqn25

Comment by beamsclan:
difficult to figure out what I am looking at

Black And White Crocus
by beautyqn25

Comment by cheekymunky:
Has a nice abstract feel to it. I'm never too keen on B+W flowers, but this ones nice i'm pleased to say!