Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by lmhr:
I was expecting so much more from this chllenge... fortunately your work is one of the better ones. The idea is simple but elegant. I would´ve give the B&W a bit more contrast and desaturated the color one. never the less good job!

LM

Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by wingy:
I like the pose and lighting here. It seems like an effective composition as a whole. I really like the abstract shape it produces if you let your eyes release their focus a little bit. I do take issue with the inclusion of both the b&w and color versions. I can see why you'd want to include both, as they each have different strengths and weaknesses. I think I prefer the black and white version, because it emphasizes the forms better, seems to have a smoother flow to it, and I much prefer the shadowed black hair to the brown of the color. The color version has more warmth to it and seems more personal than the cold b&w shot. So while I think both of these individually are good shots, I think the combination of the two results in a clash. The color and black and white doesn't flow together into one seemless shot. Instead of bringing out each others advantages they seem to dull each other's strengths. So, I like the reflection (which I'm guessing was post-production produced and not an actual reflection) because of the added abstract quality it creates, but I'd have made the entire image black and white or color (and personal I'd have gone b&w). Great work though. This might show up on my favorites. 9

Message edited by author 2003-07-18 00:47:06.

Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by rj324:
10

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Comment by agwright:
i first saw this and when wow 10/10

Reflecting on Anna
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Comment by Kali:
Nice! good idea. I really like the symmetry in different colors.
If i could vote i'd give it a 10!

Reflecting on Anna
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Comment by mariomel:
Absolutely wonderful image. Lighting is perfect. Is the reflection real or is it photoshop? You probably could not decide whether to use the shot in B/W or colour and this allowed you to use both. Great Job! My pic for the winner. 10

Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by alanfreed:
Very well executed shot! Could certainly be a contender for a ribbon this time around.

Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by kosmikkreeper:
My 10 of the wek!!! Bravo! Simple lines great lighting, good use of post prosessing. I just hope that my pic finishes above yours! *wink wink* ;o)

Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment by autool:
Marvelous! 10

Reflecting on Anna
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Comment by justine:
This is so nice. She is beautiful.....great skin/hair, feminine. Lovely shot......the light is sooooooooo sexy. The compostion is creative and wonderful. I really like this. Congrats on a really super shot. Way to go!!!