'Warming Her Pearls' - Poem by Carol Ann Duffy
by xianart

Comment by Pixelstate:
Nice picture... maybe the subject was a little obscure for some of the voters! :-)
How about 'Pearl Necklace" ZZ Top ! LOL

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Comment by falken:
Nice contrast, very lively. Would like to see a tighter crop.

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Comment by Bud:
Nice image, maybe changing the angle a bit would have a better impact.

'Warming Her Pearls' - Poem by Carol Ann Duffy
by xianart

Comment by kari1:
::: Critique Club :::

Hi, my name is Kari and from the critique club.

First Impression - the most important one:
Way cool .. this is a woman .. and she is real! ... not only this but this is a photographer who hasn't done too much to the image.

Composition:
I really do like this composition. I found hte crop took in just enough of the woman to let the viewer decide it was. My only thought is to the background - I think this is where you slightly lost out - it is quite bland (we all get told this at least once).

Subject:
Meets the challenge and through even showing the poem meets it well.

Technical (Colour and light):
I see no major issues with this - the lighting is good ... and the picture is well focused. I may have tried a little more light - just slightly from the side to highlight the definition of her a little more.

To grow its vote?:
Think about the background - have a good look at the winners and take a little of what they do and try it out.

Summary:
Remember to keep on shooting and enjoy what you are doing - or there is no point!

If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via the PM system.

Cheers

Kari

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Comment by Louis:
Including cookie crumbs... great picture.

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Comment by thrennion:
beautiful!

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Comment by Michelle3:
Love it!

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Comment by electina:
very cute...

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Comment by mosall:
The eye makes this an upper level photo in this challenge.

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Comment by philup:
that is very cool!