Fashion Display
by banmorn

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

This definately hit the challenge on the head. Great contrast. Nice darks, nice lights and little in between and it works great.
Focus is right where it needs to be. Nice crisp focus on the subject and we get a lot of detail in the person. I did see one comment though about the thing on the table and I too was thinking that while it does add to the contrast, what the heck is it? I'm willing to accept that it's just an abstract sculpture, and realizing that you didn't put it there, can accept the fact that it's just part of the scene, however, it would have been nice to have something relevant there. Not sure what, but at least something recognisable.
Lighting is really great, I think that's what makes the photo what it is. It's in the perfect spots and creates a nice black background for the contrast theme.
The front of the shirt is just a tad bright on the main subject, but not enough that it affects the photo much at all in my opinion.
The placement of the subjects is great, although again, not something within your control, however, you DID decide where to place them within the frame of the photo, and I think you did a great job there.
~Heather~

Message edited by author 2005-09-14 14:10:05.

Branch with Lanterns
by banmorn

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Oh man this was my favorite!! Excellent.

Branch with Lanterns
by banmorn

Comment by charmayne:
This is beautiful Robert! One that I thought would ribbon in this challenge! Congrats on a top ten and a lovely image!

Embassy Rows
by banmorn

Comment by tonyv:
Seems to be too perfect.

Branch with Lanterns
by banmorn

Comment by rwouthuis:
Top 10 finish again!!! Way to go Rob.

Nakia II
by banmorn

Comment by Bud:
Good portrait... this may have benefitted from selecting a lighter background to help highlight the wonderful skin tones.

Nakia II
by banmorn

Comment by Tammer:
I wonder how this would look with a bit more contrast between her skin tones and the background? I don't know if it was intentional on your part, but I like how the line of the bricks draws my eye into her eyes.

Nakia II
by banmorn

Comment by ClickNSee:
Beautiful model and outstanding image. The details and textures are strong in both the hightlights and the shadows. This is a very strong image, as I feel this model is staring right at me. Great capture. I hope it does well for you. Good luck! <9>

Branch with Lanterns
by banmorn

Comment by larsc:
wow... the lantern things are really cool and the black background really works with ur pic

Nakia II
by banmorn

Comment by BigMo:
Like the texture of the skin and you have a real sharp image. The color of the bricks didn't help your image of the pretty girl. They are so similar they compete for attention. I would have used a different background. My opinion.