Au Natural
by RiderGal

Comment by Ptman:
Nice composition and the DOF works well.

Au Natural
by RiderGal

Comment by jmsetzler:
the smooth texture and excellent lighting on this shot scores an easy 10 :) - setzler

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by ClubJuggle:
LOL... I remember waking up like that many times!

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
by RiderGal

Comment by timj351:
My first thought when I first viewed this was that it was upside down because of the lettering. But of course it isn't. I would have to agree that it is somewhat boring as it is but it probably didn't have to be. It is very difficult to offer how to make the photo more striking by not actually seeing the scene. I think there are some very good elements to work with such as the white snow, the color and texture of the boats, the branches and the rope. I may have tried to show more of the snow and/or displayed the boats at an odd angle. Maybe you could have even taken a shot from underneath the boats aiming upward with a blue sky behind them. Even if you think you have a great idea at the time for the composition it is worthwhile to also explore every other possible way to view the scene. There is probably one angle you never would have thought of that looks great in the camera. It looks like there are many nice textures in the snow with the branches, leaves, and wood structure that would be fun to look at as well. The image appears properly exposed with good color and sharpness. I think it is a nice photo that has the potential to be great.

Tim Jensen

Message edited by author 2002-12-22 03:27:09.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by GeneralE:
I think there's too much unnecessary glare, even if you want to achieve a high-key photo of a low-key setting...I like the overal composition.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by 'Pong:
Ahh this just hit me

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by magnetic9999:
yup. look at all those talents: sleeping, basking, listening to headphones .. etc. ; )

seriously it's a very well done shot. good focus and i like the lighting.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by Anachronite:
great shot! good focus and cropping... maybe a tad slower shutter speed so it is a bit darker

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by Froober:
Perfect student shot! Nice lighting..maybe the tiniest bit too harsh on the rightmost side of her face.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by erin_m02:
LOL, reminds me of me. I have a Myers Psychology book as well. Would have been interesting to see what it would have looked like in color, but black and white works well too. 7