First Posing Session
by olddj

Comment by jorr:
What can I say, I love the photographer and the subject. I thought this was really well done, but can see where a little different lighting would have helped.

A Little Bubble Eyed
by olddj

Comment by ShutterPug:
Cool bug. The image needs to be in sharper focus though. I also suggest not cropping so tight as it "traps" this little guy. Give him some room to spread those wings.

Why does it keep bothering me, I ain't got no food !!
by olddj

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Missed this in the voting, but would've given it an easy 6. Has some technical problems, but perfect for the challenge and just an overall great candid.

First Posing Session
by olddj

Comment by DrAchoo:
The good things:
1) The composition is nicely off center.
2) Her outfit. I like the Chiaroscuro effect of the black blending in with the background. The necklace is a nice touch too. (After reading the other comments I came back to add that my laptop monitor has trouble with very darks. On my screen her dress blends almost perfectly with the background and I like that. I saw others wanted it to either stand out MORE or blend in MORE. I think that's a fair criticism)
3) Her expression. I enjoy that she isn't looking at the camera and has a nicely demure smile on her face.

The big bad:
The flash washed her out quite a bit and I think this kept it from doing better. When we were voting one portrait after another, things like this would jump out and people would vote low. To be honest, I gave it a 4 and I can say it was for this exact reason, although now that I look at it closer, I think I was a too harsh. The rest is good and should have been rewarded.

On a second look, the one thing that you lose with her lookinng away is any color to her eyes. They look very dark and we don't get that splash (although it looks like her eyes are brown/hazel anyway).

Message edited by author 2006-04-26 12:38:50.

First Posing Session
by olddj

Comment by timfythetoo:
I think a tighter crop and maybe the model gazing closer in the direction of the camera would have been good - flirting with the camera maybe? Nice colors. Standing a bit further away from the background may have gotten rid of the little shadow. Nice shot.

Long Look
by olddj

Comment by timfythetoo:
The dof was too harsh for me on this one. If it blended in a bit more gently I think it could have been a stronger shot. Cool texture - even though I would have no clue what it was.

A True Black Beauty
by olddj

Comment by timfythetoo:
Not much to say that hasnt been said or acknowledged. Looks like you have a couple of good dogs.

First Posing Session
by olddj

Comment by Pug-H:
The pose is definitely designed to show off the hair. I think looking more towards the camera (as in yout "other choice") may have been better. Shame about the bit of shadow on the wall, too, but it's a good colour.

other choice for portrait
by olddj

Comment by Melethia:
This is a lovely shot as well! This one speaks of "innocence" where the one you entered is more "kindness" to me. I love the way you've lit her hair on the one side - very pretty. And I don't mind the hair in her face at all. Adds to the innocent, almost shy quality of the portrait.

First Posing Session
by olddj

Comment by Melethia:
Jacque, I think you did very well with this challenge! Lovely model, lovely pose. I can see a very subtle difference between the dress and the background, but a soft light on the floor going up behind the model in front of the background might provide a bit more separation and depth. Really a very lovely portrait!