The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by cheekymunky:
WOW, freaky & inventive. I really love it, but the read hurts my eyes a bit! 8

Playing for Jesus
by Gunnsi

Comment by yanko:
Greetings from CTP2

Very nice portrait. This seems to be shot at a holy place so it fits the challenge as far as I'm concern. Even if it wasn't it depicts a holy place pretty well.

As for the image itself, it's pretty good. I like the composition particularly how her arms/shoulders run off both sides of the frame leaving no gaps. The cello cut off really doesn't bother me. I think you got enough of it to tell the viewer what instrument she is playing.

Regarding improvements, I probably would have liked to see her a bit more in focus since the cello is much sharper. Looking at your settings I can see where that may have been difficult to control. I know I always hate bumping up the ISO beyond 100 but maybe you should have here to geta smaller aperture setting? Also, I think having a bit more light on her face would have helped. Maybe some fill flash or a small reflector.

Overall, I like the image. In terms of the challenge theme you hit it square on, IMO. I also like how you shot something different. I tried to do the same especially since I knew I wouldn't be able to compete with those entering stunning interiors of older style churches. Since scalvert made the top ten shooting something similar I think you were on the right track. Good luck in your next challenge.

Edited for spelling.

Message edited by author 2006-05-19 15:22:57.

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by swallace:
Very strange, but clever. I like it.

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by Chinabun:
i guess its red to have the darkroom affect? but i dont think its working very well with the image and its out of focus.

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by bravo six:
Pretty short guy.. interesting shot!

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by Transit:
O O O ! I hope your feet don't stink. :) :)

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by cheegirl:
Is that a talking foot,yikes.

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The red lighting is a bit much, and I find the head-foot combination more disturbing than interesting. Nice try, but it misses me.

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by bob_bobski:
OK, that is really odd, but i like it :-)

The Darkroom Chronicles
by Gunnsi

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
Interesting, out of the box image.