Terra B&Wby
MarioPierreComment by sidpixel: *Hello from Sid and the Critique Club*
First impressions are of a lovely elegant model photographed in a way that meets the challenge but leaves me with some issues.
I am a keen advocate of natural light and prefer it in the majority of situations so from that perspective I like it. I am very impressed with the number of very constructive comments you have received which must be very satisfying in itself for you.
Lets start with the model and the lighting from the top. If this were just a head shot I would like the way it is lit, I find it very appealing. I do not like the bright light on her shoulder especially in relation to the whole image. I love the way her hair falls down her front, and I like the folds in her top. I do not like the way her legs are brighter than the rest of her, especially the shins and then the feet are effectively chopped off and darkened with a sharp shadow. Her pose looks a little uncomfortable and unnatural.
I'm sorry but I find the whole of the set completely unflattering to your model and the image's objectives. In detail, the skirting board, as already pointed out by one of your commenters. The socket in close proximity. The curtains and window and the distracting partial sign seen through it. The stool and its shadows and the bright highlights on the chrome. Her shadow from the fill light.
Your choice of aperture seems inappropriate for this specific image. As you are probably at or near the wide angle end of your lens you will have sufficient DOF at maximum aperture, you have nothing behind the model you want in sharp focus. Maximum aperture would have certainly made the outside sign less obtrusive and perhaps made the window and frame softer.
I think a lot of the suggestions you have already received are very constructive and well worth reflecting upon. Thank you for submitting and good luck for the future, Sid
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