Running from the Martian Storm
by nomad469

Comment by kgeary:
The color cast ruined this.

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Comment by amandalore:
very nice! the only thing is maybe a looser crop, because I am trying to figure out whose hands belong to whom... I think I know, but still, this one is definitely better than the first, just beautiful

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Comment by RayEthier:
Very nice.... this image conveys warmth and love.

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Comment by SandyP:
Oh, I really like this one! The composition of all the arms and hands gives it such a loving touch! Really nice job!

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Comment by fotomann_forever:
Yes, definitely liking this better than the first. Good work!

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Comment by RayEthier:
A very good idea, but the execution leaves a tad to be desired.

I am assuming that this is the images of soon to be parents, but find that the cropping has cut off some very important elements. My humble opinion is that you would have been better served to incorporate the extremities of all of the hands, and perhaps gone a tad lower to show the area below the navel.

Perhaps a side view or one showing more definition of the contour of the lady might have been in order, but that is a personal preference.

Lastly, I would strongly suggest that you retry this photograph with different lighting sources as I find the lighting in some areas to be particularly harsh.

I do hope you will consider my opinions as being constructive.

Ray

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Comment by fotomann_forever:
I have to agree with the belly button crop. It doesn't work for me. Overall, I like the shot, but the crop needs to be pulled back just a hair.

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Comment by Sunniee:
I like the idea.. but something doesnt quite work for me... maybe its the belly button being cut in half... on my monitor the area above her left hand is completely blown... I like the creative way you placed their arms and hands, the toning is nice too...

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Comment by BeeCee:
My first reaction was that something didn't seem quite right, but wasn't sure what. After looking a bit, I think it's that the man's arm, being darker, stands out most so my eye tends to go back to it, and the true subject fades into lesser focus. I LOVE the idea, though, and the type of processing :)

Lemon and Rain
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Comment by hotpasta:
lovely...looks like an ad