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by Anastasia

Comment:
A really fun photo. Don't know if I'd prefer it with or without the van though. Great work!

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by Anastasia

Comment:
I love this photo. I love the crop and the balance of the lighting. Well done!

Memories
by Jutilda

Comment:
This is something I would like to find more time to play with. Just getting those textures running through a photo. This looks great. Well done!

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by timfythetoo

Comment:
I'd have to agree with Elvis about his chin. I'd prefer to see his whole face on one panel. Great work and a good result! Well done!

Dual Prowler Conspiracy
by DrJOnes

Comment:
Ahhh....Sin Episodes. Isn't that the new Steam based game for HL?? Great work! Excelent photo! Well done on the placing!

Ernie,s Dead2
by Kronus

Comment:
Near the railway tracks hey? Possible suicide or something more sinister? ;)

Caroline in Green with Mug (1319)
by lagavulin

Comment:
This is really nice work. The colours of the hair and jumper work really nicely together. Excellent. Well done!

Patchwork Memories
by Rikki

Comment:

Originally posted by omikeo: yep very cool, is that you ?

Yes....I think it is him!! ;)

Great work Rikki. I know the photo you were referring to and you have done well!

Local Artist paints tribute to Marilyn Monroe
by nsoroma79

Comment:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

Hi Lorrie. I thought this was a terrific entry for the Photojournalism II challenge. Well done.

I guess the main question I have for this image is why didn't you use colour? It looks like an amazing painting and it would of been great to see it in all it's glory. Also, the concentration shown on his face is priceless. I would have to disagree with some of the comments you received regarding a different angle to show more. I think the way you've captured this works well as there is a nice balance of his side profile and I think you are showing enough of the painting as well.

The focus seems nice and crisp. There's a bit of nasty shadow under his chin and his left arm which distracts a little. Depending on the building you were in maybe a bit of bounced flash may of worked differently. I really like the crop you have used as you've really filled the frame with your subject.

All up, a really great photo. Keep your photos coming because your portfolio is full of terrific photos. Well done!

Neil

Bearing the Cross
by angela_packard

Comment:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

Hmmm...interesting photo here. Reading through the comments you received it appears some people didn't like the theme you used, but as for myself being a very non-religious person I won't take any view on it here.

The main thing that I see looking at this photo is that she's not really popping out from the background. Her outfit and the rock formations kind of blend together to a certain degree. I've noticed in your comments that you used a little dodge and burn on the photo. In my opinion I would of liked to have seen a little more, especially on that awesome cloudy sky in the background and a little more on the rock formations (which by the way are really cool).

The focus seems pretty crisp and it's a nice balancing DOF that you've used. Maybe you could of tried the a slightly different crop so she wasn't so central or maybe shot from a slightly different angle? It's hard to say without having been there and seen what was around, plus, as you mentioned it was for a dance shoot.

Overall it's a nice photo. I'm not a big fan of the expression on her face though. Maybe a slightly different pose with the cross could of made this a lot more powerful?

Maybe some of these points may of helped your score a little, it's always hard to say because everyone has differing opinions. You've got some fantastic photos in your portfolio there so keep at it. I'm sure more ribbons will come your way!

Neil