Wink!
by noraneko

Comment by sherpet:
This is just an awesome image here and love the textures and everything about this one.
Deserved to be on the front page.....
What great timing to get this super shot.....

Message edited by author 2007-03-29 22:09:57.

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this is well done. The subject is clearly defined and is close enough to allow us to see her features, but still allows some context in the surroundings.

Technically, it is also a sound picture. The focus is good, and the out of focus azaleas gives a nice background. The brightness on her left/our right is a bit distracting, and gives it an over exposed look, but it also helps to show that it is a natural light, as well.

So, technically, it is well done. What it lacks is a certain "oomph" that helps to make the viewer want to stay longer and view the picture more. This shot simply isn't compelling enough to do that. Having said that, I fully recognize that I'm no expert in this area, but I'm wondering about a couple of things that would have made it more interesting.

Where she is looking -- By not looking into the camera, the viewer lacks that basic connection with the subject. I know that not all good portraits *have* to have that, but I think with this one, it may have helped a bit.

Her personality -- She has a typical "I'm posing to be nice" kind of grin on her face, and this takes over what looks like could be a playful look in her eyes. I know it would change the "atmosphere" of the shot all together, because the flowers set up a "happy" feeling, but I'm wondering what would happen with a serious, even concerned/worried, look on her face. OR a big ole' wink.

Again, this shot is one that you could proudly frame and give to her, but to be judged against over 200 other portraits it really needed *something* to make it stand out.

Good work.

Please feel free to contact me if I need to clarify or further explain anything.

karmat

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by PDXKim:
Nice texture and colors - very warm and still. Really like the composition here.

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by rlinn3:
Nice. 7

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by Ben:
I think this shot would have worked better in b+w and also shot a little wider aswell. It's just too close.

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by jackal9:
Very good outdoor lighting at midday, tough time of day. As mentioned eye contact, maybe a little fill flash as well.

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by MAKamyk:
I like this it jumps out at me; the colors are really nice and reflection is great. 10/10

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by yitz:
not bad. b+w maybe?

Linked
by noraneko

Comment by Fairfield20:
Nice composition, and crystal clear. I'm guessing a high end dslr
camera was used here. Good job.

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by raish:
Isn't she lovely. The photographer and subject are happy with each other. It shows.