It's a Shore Thing!by
escapetoozComment by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
Awesome idea and processing. The coloring works well on this to give it a "yesteryear" feeling.
Compositionally, a lot of times the "centered" subject doesn't work well, but in this shot, it helps to focus the viewer's attention on the subject and assists in giving the shot that vintage feel.
Technically, it is also well done. The shadow across her face is a double edged sword. On the one side it is a little distracting to not see the top of her face clearly, but on the other, it really helps to add "context' and 'realness' to the shot.
It wasn't immediately obvious to me how this shot fit the challenge, other than realizing that most models, in this setting, have substantially less clothing on. I know models can be difficult to scrounge up, but the 'anachronism' part of this challenge could have been made really humorous if there were two or three really hip/modern looking guys standing around in obvious modern swimsuits. Granted, this would change the entire feeling of the shot, but it would be another direction you could take, if you ever felt inclined to reproduce it.
Good work and good showing in the challenge!
Please feel free to contact me if I need to clarify or further explain myself.
karmat
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