Gizelle
by Malokata

Comment by justine:
Lovely girl, looks like a painting. I like the pose, just needs a bit more light on her pretty face. Over all nice work!!

Gizelle
by Malokata

Comment by Phileine:
maybe you did this on purpose, but the out of focus doesn't work for me

Gizelle
by Malokata

Comment by Natator:
Stunning. The lighting works really well with the girl's dark complexion.

Gizelle
by Malokata

Comment by briphoto:
Like the model, she goes well with the low-key style of this shot. I'm guessing you intended the focus to be soft- it's not quite as effective as it could be.

Lake MacDonald
by Malokata

Comment by mocabela:
Can't mistake that sky... I've only been to Montana once since I moved away from it 11 years ago, and I don't go a day without missing it. Lovely photo. Makes me want to visit Glacier again soon :)

Morning at Glacier National Park
by Malokata

Comment by Simplicity:
Awesome photo! Wonderful reflection...good overall color and clarity....I really like this one.

Recurring Primaries
by Malokata

Comment by BassInABand:
Martin,
Sorry about that other message. I accidentally hit Post. I really like this picture- a lot. I was just looking around the site and I've never seen all of your pictures before. Ok. Well. good bye.

Recurring Primaries
by Malokata

Comment by BassInABand:
Martin,

Dreaming of Flight
by Malokata

Comment by Malokata:
Yanik -

Thank you for your critique, it was a nice surprise to come back to my picture and find it. And, while I'm at it, thanks to all of those who left comments during the challenge - your input is much appreciated.

Martin

Dreaming of Flight
by Malokata

Comment by kosmikkreeper:
Greetings from the CC!

Another great shot by a great photographer!

LIGHTING: good use of levels. I don't see over-ex areas and the shadows are rich.

FOCUS: the bg is OK but the dancer is slightly blured... nothing major though. I would've loved her either crisp or even more blured to give to give a true sensation of movement.

COMPOSITION: Beautiful! The BG works well here, the curves gives fluidity and grace that enhance the dancer's movements. even the lines in the dancer's top reenforce the curves in the BG. The choice of black clothing also contrasts well with the BG.

All in all a great shot! Keep it up!

Yanik