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phoenix46Comment by taterbug: Greetings from the Critique Club,
So this is your entry in the 'Master of Disguise' challenge. IMO I can see how it fits the challenge, although the judicial wig is a part of many cultures, and I can understand how some voters could see it as somewhat of a stretch. My first reaction when looking at the photo is actually humorous. This obviously mature, normal seeming man wearing this flowing curly wig, with an expression on his face that looks like he even finds it ridiculous :-)
Technicals look good. Exposure seems fine. Focus is good, nice detail in his beard and face and the wig. Composition is ok. Classic off center filling the frame portrait type set up. The top of the wig is cut off in the top of frame, but in this case it seems minor. The bright blown out area at right though, keeps reaching out and violently grabbing my attention and yanking my eye over to the area. A shot like this really needs all attention to be on the subject, so the viewer can fully enjoy the detail and the wonderful expression on his face that the shot is all about. I can't tell what that bright area is or is caused from, maybe a window or bright light source? but that kind of thing, or patches of blown out sky and such really draw attention to them in photos. Might want to keep this in mind in the future if faced with a similar situation, maybe move yourself around to get a shot and avoid such distractions.
Your processing looks like maybe this is a duo/tri/quad tone? You've done a good job on the edit, but I'm not sure if I'm really crazy about the specific tone you've chosen in this case. I don't think it's necessarily detrimental to the image, but I also don't know if it really strengthens it either. Perhaps a different tone, or a little more subtleness could make a difference?
Overall, not a bad shot. You've captured an engaging and entertaining expression and the execution is pretty good. Not a bad score on it, and I think without the before mentioned bright area, perhaps it would of scored a bit higher. Nice job.
If you have any questions or comments or anything, please feel free to contact me.
Happy shooting,
taterbug :-)
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