Bench with a view
by kevip6

Comment by boyd2000:
Makes me wonder why someone would put a bench there.

Just Hanging Around
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Comment by purpleflutterby13:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

Yay for having something other than just a chain in a photo :)

Interesting photo. Cute model - I love her smile. I can't quite place it, but there's something slightly Sarah Jessica Parker-esque about her expression. And I'd ignore the comment about the teeth, I think she looks nice and natural rather than post-processed to death. Good lighting.

I think the angle is good (the fact that you have to tilt your head to really get her facial expression actively draws the viewer into the picture). However, there seems to be something slightly off-balance about the composition... I think it's the fact that there seems to be a bit too much space above her - maybe telling her to lower her arm a bit, then cropping the photo more tightly would have improved it. Also, the bit on the right where the lines stop and the wall starts doesn't quite seem to fit in. It's just big enough to be distracting, but not quite big enough to frame the picture nicely (also not blurry enough to be unnoticeable).

Overall, a good picture. You've got the right idea, I'd just try playing with the composition a bit more and seeing where you end up with it.

PM me if you have any questions.

Jelena

Bench with a view
by kevip6

Comment by bassbone:
very nice perspective - the placement of the bench is really well done and the lighting throughout the image really works well.

Before the battle
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Comment by UNTITLED:
The colors and detail is amazing in this macro. Very cool subject matter as well, you must of hunted about for awhile to find this. Excellent!

Before the battle
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Comment by Dirt_Diver:
Great color and very close, Great job

Bench with a view
by kevip6

Comment by daboardergirl:
Nice idea. The lighting is perfect- drawing the perfect amount of attention on to the bench, not too much or too little. That is a good view!

Bench with a view
by kevip6

Comment by aerogurl:
nice composition

Bench with a view
by kevip6

Comment by sweetness:
Nice perspective

Bench with a view
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Comment by Melethia:
I love pictures of benches. I really like the simplicity and quietness of this one.

Before the battle
by kevip6

Comment by Omni:
Nice capture