Flow of the River
by talj

Comment by hotpasta:
gorgeous! 9

Perfect Sunday Morning
by talj

Comment by hanae:
OH!! i missed this breaky .... lol nice forcus! and made me hungry shot! Good work mate!

Busker
by talj

Comment by justamistere:
Good angle, shows dynamic movement.
I would have liked to see more shadows and lights on the face and hat.

And less highlight/contrast of the boom-microphone, which is distracting. The boom-mic pipe may be covered with black duct-tape temporarily or edited in post-processing.

A lighter backgroud for the upper-body and face would emphasize the singer. That would balance the great contrasts. Right now the quantity and brighness of the guitar is what my eyes are first drawn to. If you're selling guitars, then its a different story.

Busker
by talj

Comment by strangeghost:
I think it works very well. If you're looking for alternative crops, I'd suggest cropping closer on the face. Don't worry if you lose some of the guitar in the process. You could even crop to just below the right hand. Emphasize that expression on his face and the personal connection with the viewer that it brings with it.

Perfect Sunday Morning
by talj

Comment by karmat:
I like the tilt. Of course, I've been accused of being "off-balance" anyway. :) I think it adds "drama" and interest to the shot. :)

The focus is good and the lighting is good. I had no idea people ate baked beans for breakfast. So the picture was educational as well.

Wish I could offer something that would explain only a 5.5, but I'm not sure that I can. Good work.

Damian
by talj

Comment by Brad:
I'm at a loss for what to say Natalya.
I'd rather have 10 years with a soulmate than a lifetime of sharing a residence.
Cherish the 10 years that so many search their whole lives for, yet never find one day of it.

Perfect Sunday Morning
by talj

Comment by beebee381:
I really like the tilt...Yummy

Perfect Sunday Morning
by talj

Comment by rinac:
I liked the set up here and thought the tilt was very effective. Gave it that bit'o'flair. Knew this had to be by a pom too ;) Hubby went off to London last year, and aside from going on about the great curries, he couldn't stop raving about the breakfasts!! :D

Message edited by author 2006-10-24 21:14:30.

Sheena - African Leopard
by talj

Comment by Melethia:
Don't know how I missed this one either. Natalya, this is gorgeous! I love the way you've captured her so purely, and the negative space to give her gaze a place to go makes this perfect.

Perfect Sunday Morning
by talj

Comment by franyoung2002:
Yum...Bangers and mash. Interesting angle.