Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by graphicfunk:
Love the subdued lighting to speak of the inherent delicate beauty of this gem. Bump.

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by mecfcosta:
Very nice composition. I just think it's too dark.

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by Apee:
too easy be creative... no offense
nice pic though

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by FireBird:
Very delicate.

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by ElGordo:
A little too dark but lovely nontheless. 6

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by SciPug:
Beautiful picture.

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by MttFrdrksn:
Beautiful photo, beautiful flower

Let it Be
by ladibug

Comment by Aghris:
How is a flower 'Letting it be'? Still, nice shot, although a bit too dark to my taste.

Dark Parallel Choreography
by ladibug

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Greetings! This was a very interesting idea. I like the balance between the ballerina and the shadow, and those two with the music.

Compositionally, I think it feels pretty strong and "stable" by having the actualy "dancer" on the left third and the shadow stretching out further across the frame. I do think it would have been interesting, if possible, if the music filled the frame instead of stopping half way down.

Technically, the blacks look a little like muddied or dark browns to me and the background also has a yellowish cast to it. For this type of shot to really work, I think you need crisp, clean whites and dark blacks. Perhaps a white balance adjustment (minor) or convert to bw and bump up the contrast. You didn't leave any comments, so I am not sure what you tried or what you were going for, so just take my opinions as that, opinions. :)

The only thing that just really bugs me about the shot are the three light reflections on the face on the right. Since this was advanced editing, I would have cloned those puppies outta there. Again, not knowing what you were going for, I am assuming you left them in there for a reason. BUT, it makes it look like a really screwy face with two eyes and a tiny little mouth. Once I noticed them, they were very obvious and distracting to me, others may have felt differently (and upon reading your comments, I see that they did).
:)
Again, this is a marvelous idea that I really like.

Best wishes in future challenges.

karmat

Dark Parallel Choreography
by ladibug

Comment by MTPixels:
Nice job! The entire image dances. Would have done well in the recent rythum challenge I bet.