A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by dave2119:
good use of color and selective desaturation; I like the use of the umbrella which focuses our eyes to her face and at the same time blocks out extraneous background. Well done.

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Selective desat works well here, although I'd have stood a tad higher to avoid including the washed out sky. Shame edge of umbrella is cropped off.

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by Hokahey:
I think this picture would be better in full black and white...

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by DaNiece:
This picture is is very moving and captures a lot of emotion. The yellow flowers were just the touch this picture needed. The all black clothing really sets the mood, and the umbrella adds a certain aspect of emotion to the picture! This picture is definitely a 10+

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by Artyste:
A little too much desaturation/saturation work here ruins the effect for me. The colors in her skin tones (especially the foot), are harsh and unnatural.. the bright flowers are anti-sorrowful, and the model almost looks like she's got a bit of a smile. Put these all together, and the only sorrow I feel from the subject is the fact that she has to lug around that umbrella.

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by benhur:
Black and White back ground works very well with such a sad image

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by snackwells:
The addition of the umbrella was a nice touch - adds contrast to one of the focal points of your composition.

A Loved One's Sorrow
by kmbr2001

Comment by mpemberton:
Great shot here. Only thing I would change is lighting on the foot and hand on the stone, possibly a bit sharper or in focus. 8.

a grey day in monterey
by kmbr2001

Comment by sigrun_th:
interesting framing and colors

a grey day in monterey
by kmbr2001

Comment by risu81:
Nice contrasting colors, but I prefer more open space in front of subjects. 6