Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about. -Sam Ewing-
by Allen1634

Comment by JamesDowning:
The setting is what makes this shot. Pretty cool.

Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about. -Sam Ewing-
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Comment by Tiny:
I was fed up by the time I had read the title.

Isolated
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Comment by bsluijk:
Good catch on the monkey's look, but a little more separation of the fence and background would have strengthened your image

Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about. -Sam Ewing-
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Comment by bobnospum:
Love it. Love it. But is up with the clock? You also may want to crop off the top 10-20 to get the heads closer to a third.

Aggregate ones love to ones life
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Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a lovely shot, your model is very fresh-faced, nice little natural smile, and looks like very little pp was done to her - which is a nice change! Even from the borderline risky "nostril shot", it's still an appealing and very pleasant pic. However, even though it's quite pretty as a portrait, it's a little hard to see the Collections aspect of it. There are many literalists on this site, and if you're not bang on, they'll let you know with their voting (though I do think all those sub-4 votes are a little much).

The composition is quite good though yes, that upper right corner does have an unfinished aspect to it. The whites of the flowers are a little close to being blown out. I like that she's looking up and out and not straight at the camera, though some would argue for the eye contact with the camera. I like the capricious and playful nature of her smile and averted eyes, personally. Had I voted on this it would probably have been a 7.

Still, keep in mind that this is a tough site, and you're fairly new here, so don't be discouraged! Please keep on shooting and entering.

Feel free to PM me,

Susan

Turtle: The Incredible Journey
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Comment by romil:
Thanks to the title. I didn't see the turtle initially.

Turtle: The Incredible Journey
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Comment by bohemka:
Quite nice. Lovely light and colors. Great photo.

Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about. -Sam Ewing-
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Comment by oldbimmercoupe:
windy title aside, super concept here!

Natures undiscovered Queen
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Comment by stphq:
I might be wrong but the reflections in the eyes are telling me that this shot possibly wasn't as candid and random as the challenge description implies lol.. but as i say, i could be wrong.

She said she was coming right back...
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Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hahaha! Definitely a fun take and cautionary tale for those who are a little too trusting :-) Brilliant use of the videocamera screen, love that you're in focus in the screen and oof out of it. The key's positioning taunting you is too funny. The lighting looks really good, I have no complaints. Very good work for an 11th hour shot. I like the use of b/w, the comp is good and leads the eye through the story as you go around the frame. I almost expect to see this on the evening news.

Truly my only nitpick is the fact that it's not a real handcuff key, but otherwise it's a truly funny shot that did pretty well, so be proud of it. Keep on shooting and entering and learning your lights!

Feel free to PM me,

Susan