Twisted Hands of Time
by Postgate1

Comment by arjunas:
I think the clock is great, but the background distracts the eye from the primary subject of the clock hands.

Summer
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Comment by mdpphotography:
Great shot. You may want to try with a bright background too.

Summer
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Comment by Evaan:
Sharp as a tack. Like the simplicity of this shot. 6

Summer
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Comment by Misterbonus3:
cool

2006
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Comment by idnic:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

You chose a lovely model for your fashion entry and the sepia colors work nicely with the image's textures. I like the composition - the tilt - and I like the lighting on the model's skin....... but....

I think what hurts this image most is the harsh shadow behind your model. The solution is to move your model farther away from the bg surface or use a 2nd light behind her. Also the white line in the fg - ipod cord?? - is quite distracting. Since the viewer cannot see either end of it to determine what it actually is, it becomes a distracting element instead of a harmonic addition to the composition.

I hope these comments are found helpful and good luck with your future challenges.

Cindi

2006
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Comment by Melethia:
Very pretty model! I don't like the shadow behind her, but I like the shot.

2006
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Comment by saracat:
OK. I realize the white string thing is part of the outfit, but, man! It's seriously distracting! Also, I'm not too sure about the use of sepia toning with this one. I think color might have worked a little better.

2006
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Comment by nsoroma79:
Her face is a bit dark, and the sepia tone doesn't fit the picture right. Also, the cord or white strip is the first thing I saw when I looked at the picture.

2006
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Comment by melismatica:
This is a casual portrait. I'm not seeing the fashion angle at all. Showing a trend in a photo (and a pretty tired trend at that) doesn't equal fashion photography. There is a certain feel to a fashion editorial. I don't expect the same level of quality as, say Vogue or Elle, but the spirit should be there in terms of composition and style. I have to be able to at least imagine seeing the photo in a magazine.


In terms of strict photographic merit this isn't too bad but it could be better. The white thing growing out of her head is very distracting. Sepia isn't working for me at all. The mood that sepia tends to impart doesn't have much to do with this subject matter---it seems like a random choice rather than a well-considered one. Next time, try placing your subject further away from the background to avoid the halo shadow effect. Better lighting and focus is needed to bring out more sparkle (or 'catch light) in her eyes which look very flat in this photo.

2006
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Comment by haakky:
The title and picture gives me nothing. Lightning is also very poor.