The Watcher
by escapetooz

Comment by CalliopeKel:
I am sure he was pleased with the outcome. Great shot...Moody and edgy. Interesting light.

The Watcher
by escapetooz

Comment by Melethia:
Given what folks said about the distracting background - I agree with you that shooting with something as a background is far more interesting than not. In this case I think what bugs people is the "elements" (distracting is a matter of personal "feel", maybe) are at eye level. Had this not been the case, I don't think they'd have been as distracting. Make sense?

The Watcher
by escapetooz

Comment by Chinarosepetal:
An interesting portrait with a good element of mystery to it:)

Elemental
by escapetooz

Comment by idnic:
Greetings from the CC club!

I planned to comment on this shot either way, so I'm so glad I got this one to critique! :)

I loved the series you did and this was one of your stronger choices. The problem as I see it with this image is that there are two very distinct subjects; the woman and the trees on the hilltop. The eye gets lost. The solution would have been to draw the interest strongly to one or the other, but not both (I would have chosen the woman). Remember, the eye automatically looks for the brightest point in an image and use that. In this case brightening her and darkening the sky would have been enough to shift the balance. Fill flash or post processing would both achieve that, but flash would have been best.
This shot was so ALMOST great. With a little more attention to light you'll have epic shots. Great of your friends to play along! :D

Cindi

Expressions
by escapetooz

Comment by Jutilda:
How fun. Makes me think of those silly photo booths that print out 4 pictures after you stuff it with quarters. Yours is MUCH better by far.

3: SImply Me
by escapetooz

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
Monica,

Your celebrity looks, your humor, your eye for detail, and your intelligence will more than likely take your far.

Keep going.

Adding you to my fav list.

The Watcher
by escapetooz

Comment by graphicfunk:
A highly interesting study.

The Watcher
by escapetooz

Comment by Benzgirl:
7

Unleashed
by escapetooz

Comment by Shermy:
Award winning hair whip right there.

Elemental
by escapetooz

Comment by cutout:
strong 9