Blow
by danderson107

Comment by DarkRider:
Hi David, Scott here from the CC. I had a good look over all your work submitted so far and over all I like it.. Your Blow submission is by far my favorite...awesome lighting (still my downfall) and very appealing all around. I think that some of the comments about DOF and subject focus were correct but I dont thing the pic would have worked as nice with the changed to the Grains/Powder. Tough call when trying to guess what voters will like. BEST advice I can give take comments and just try to see how others are feeling about your work. The overall perception. Dont let the narrow minded thinkers get to you, and if you like the pic and you took it for you then dont worry about the others. If your trying to please the masses then thats a differnet story. I take pics for me and me alone. If it feels good then keep clickn.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by Cody28:
Feels a little gratuitous. And what is that next/underneath the razor blade?

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by zamboni:
Is it really a decision... sad picture, I think it could have more impact with a strong focus on the eye and the razor out of focus...

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by NickBall:
Good shot. I'm sure it will get a lot of people upset, but overall good shot. Meets the challenge criteria well.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by glassslipper:
I think we have enought evil in the world without people taking pictures of it, or even suggesting something so horrible.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by Evaan:
I don't know what expression I'd expect to see, actually, but somehow hers seems incongruous with the title. It's not convincing, and so the photo falls a little flat. Interesting idea, though, and meets the challenge well.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by nigwel:
Bad Taste I think...

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by Minstrel:
not into suicide.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by INFOCUSPHOTO:
The blood cheapens the effect of "her last thought"...face is blurry also.

Her Last...
by danderson107

Comment by L2:
It is obvious a lot of thought went into this entry. I believe the emotional impact could have been accomplished without nudity. It seems gratuitous here. The focal point appears to be the razor, yet it takes up a very small percentage of the frame. Most of the frame is in very soft focus, which conflicts with what I perceive to be the intended message. Suicide is not a soft decision, but a hard one and the technical tools should be consistent. Additionally, the razor appears to have blood on it which leads the viewer to believe the act has already taken place, yet the facial expression is more contemplative. Since the razor is bloody, I'd expect to see the model with closed eyes. Overall, this is a good effort.