Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by OneSweetSin:
I saw your post in the forum and I understand completely your reasons for being upset. This is simply beautiful and seriously I think you would have done a lot better had it been a members challenge rather than an open one.

All the 1's probably came from those who just don't get art and dislike nudes. Don't let this stop you though. keep up the beautiful work.

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by Zenjohn:
beautiful

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by lazyeye:
Wow, I thought this was going to be one of the finalists.

Your score was destroyed by all the 1's. Why?!?!

I'm sorry to see such a great photo ranked so low.

Good luck next challenge!

-lazyeye

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by livitup:
Didn't vote this challenge, but would have given it a 9.
Two things keep it from a 10 in my book...

1) Would have liked to see more detail in the hair.
2) The commenters are right, the expression in her face is awful.

Pity that more don't get it. I would ask if it was "worth it" for Van Gogh to cut off his ear, but they'd probably say no to that too... with a consenting adult who is aware of the risks what's the problem? And put clothes on her and you've got Rosie the Riviter. The nude adds 1000% impact to me.

A GREAT shot, something for you to be very proud of. Worthy of my favorites list, anyway. :)

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by Gunni:
I think this picture should have scored alot higher !!

I didnt vote but it would have got a 8-9 from me !

He Wakes Me Too Early
by fotomann_forever

Comment by Falc:
Compositionally this feels awkward. there is a very definite vertical split bang on half way.
The bird feels squashed into the right hand side of the frame. Also that chicken wire in the background needs to be less obvious. A bigger apperture might have dropped it out of the DOF a little more.

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by MAK:
Who can explain it..... they're a funky lot the voters, It's a great shot as you know deserves better than it got but then again so do all mine too...lol... seriously, you were robbed mate. don't loose heart, pick up dust off and crack on with the next, like wot i does do.

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by TooCool:
Hell yeah it looks painful... Ever have burning sparks landing on your heaving breasts???
TC
PS: Awesome shot!

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by mcmurma:
Wow. Is it a perfect image? No. Is it a wonderfully creative interpretation of the industrial challenge? Hell yes.

About the only thing I really dont like about it is the slightly pained expression on her face... it looks a bit, well, painful.

Other than that, I could nit pick some more, but it would still be a fine image :)

Industrial Bronze
by fotomann_forever

Comment by Brad:
Hey Leroy,
Here's what I have to offer:

This is a superb image in terms of artistic vision. The overall image works well in the lighting and subject, smooth skin and the amount of "mystery" in what is not shown. The sparks are perfectly captured, balance out the shot and create a strong focal point for the viewer as well as the model's point of focus.
My only dig on this is something I am not sure can be or coud be prevented - the slightly smaller/disproportionate size of her head (or what is viewable anyway of her head) and her body. The low camera angle being the obvious cause of it.

Great vision and creativity on this overall.
It's NOT always about the scores you know. I would have been proud to have done a shot as nice as this, knowing I would get many low votes, as it is not one that appeals to all.

Congrats.