lady with a shoulder drum
by kenbo

Comment by mci:
if this was a real human, this would be such a great shot. heh. the lighting and contrast is perfect, thought it does kind of border on being not really low-key. it's more of a straight on black and white. if the background were just a bit blacker, you'd be more into the low-key frame of mind (in my opinion). a good shot, nonetheless. 7.

Now, how about dropping in at the winery on our way back?
by kenbo

Comment by Dallas_TX:
Great picture, you've done well with this one.

unloading a morning catch
by kenbo

Comment by Paulk:
There's too much wasted dark space in the foreground, those lights look really interesting its a pity you couldn't get closer to the people to show more detail

unloading a morning catch
by kenbo

Comment by alanfreed:
May have been stronger to capture one or two people a little closer... I found it a little hard to identify what the subject was with all of the surroundings.

lady with a shoulder drum
by kenbo

Comment by Azrifel:
Great balance; lighting, textures, background. Nice shot.

lady with a shoulder drum
by kenbo

Comment by Gracious:
Good shot but not low-key nor black on black. Cute though.

off-center is easier to move about
by kenbo

Comment by Shadow Eagle:
nothing top keeps one attention and not really off center 4

lady with a shoulder drum
by kenbo

Comment by Firstrich1:
right at the edge of low key...but i think you pulled it off! 8

off-center is easier to move about
by kenbo

Comment by ChrisW123:
Fits the challenge!! Good shot also!

off-center is easier to move about
by kenbo

Comment by dsidwell:
Clever idea for an interesting perspective. Depth of field works well, and lighting is pretty good, too. I think that technically, this is a pretty good shot. I don't find the subject all that engaging, though. Still, some interesting work here, and well done.