How did I get here?
by kichu

Comment by yanko:
Nice take on the challenge. However, the title belongs in a children's book. Let the photo explain itself.

How did I get here?
by kichu

Comment by tanguera:
The lighting and mood here are very strong, but there is waaaaaay too much negative space, a tilt, and of course, the thought that he's sitting on the "throne" just adds a comic/absurd touch that interfered with my appreciation of the sadness.

How did I get here?
by kichu

Comment by CNovack:
I like the use of negative space in that the small rectangle room of the main subject seems to be swallowed by the darkness. The figure sits with the shoulders slumped and head down which is another visual indicator of sadness. The outlook is bleak the man despondent - he is surrounded by darkness. While a good shot showing sadness there are a few things that could make this an even stronger photo. First off as much as I love the meaning and impact of the negative space it is a tad too much. Cropping a bit more off the bottom to have the man and the room dominate the bottom right corner of the photo would give a bit more impact to the darkness having him "cornered". Next is that the B&W tones of the man and the room are flat - more greys than a dynamic range of highlights, midtones and shadows. I think if you play a bit more with brightness/contrast, highlights/midtones/shadows and a little dodge and burn to make the areas that should be tending more in white tones instead of shades of grey (shower tiles, sink, lesser degree the toilet). The man has some nice light falling on his shoulders, arms, and head but because the tones of his backdrop a more grey he does not "pop" visually. Having more dynamic tones in the room and the man would make them visually stand out more and thus take more commanding presence in the darkness that threatens to swallow them. (not voting)

How did I get here?
by kichu

Comment by Dphoto:
I like the BW and the light. Head down evokes a sad mood and I like the title. This may sound terrible but here goes anyway. With your chosen title I would have had the silhouette of a noose on the background shower wall. Just a thought. Would have punched the title even more I think. Good luck.

How did I get here?
by kichu

Comment by jagar:
Love the one area of light, really well thought out inventive shot.

morning light
by kichu

Comment by AllenP:
Congrats on your PB and hight finish, Nancy!

morning light
by kichu

Comment by Tiny:
Nicely done,just a little more light on the back and hair in my opinion.

morning light
by kichu

Comment by ladibug:
Beautiful image!

morning light
by kichu

Comment by Dannisa:
Foreground and focus on the model was excellent but felt the window was a bit blown out.

morning light
by kichu

Comment by jayzundel:
WOW