Cobra Charmer
by TOY

Comment:

Originally posted by vasc: I wanted to support you on your rant against some commenter's, I understand how frustrating it can be when people talk about stuff that is none of their business and specially when it has nothing to do with your work.

When a photograph is placed on display, to be voted on by two hundred people, both the subject matter and the means of portrayal are under scrutiny. Try to tell any voter that the subject matter should have nothing to do with their vote on the work. If it is none of our business, the photograph should not be here to receive our comments and votes.

Originally posted by Larus: What the heck has a models appearance got to do with anything anyway and how can commenting on their appearance ever be considered constructive and insightful, I mean what the heck is the photographer supposed to do? How are comments like that helping the photographer, model or this site?

The photograph is beautifully executed, and the subject fulfils the concept, the purpose of which is to gain an emotional reaction. This photograph is OF the thin girl, hence her thinness is directly relevant, and responsible for the success of the image (which is successful because the concept which calls for it has been fulfilled). You can't have the success without the emotional reaction. You want to have your cake and eat it, if you imagine you could get the votes without the comments.

Seth Lakeman
by riot

Comment:

Originally posted by nephiniven: Nice shot. Well rendered. Interesting lighting, but there is not enough of a story in the image itself to stand completely alone. You might want to add commentary. Who is Seth Lakeman? Why do we want to see his photograph?

Well, the assumption is that one already knows who he is (a famous British folk singer). This was shot for an interview at my newspaper, but I'm showing it here simply as a portrait, the aesthetic appreciation of which should require no context.

Tame Thy Pencil: Scribble Notes for Yass Flute (Jazz Flute)
by jimmyjazz78

Comment:
This image would have worked better in colour, with stronger side-lighting, imho.

Coming back to bump up - despite the colour, i rather like the strong diagonal composition and the slight blur of the pencil.

Virtuoso
by md8speed

Comment:
Strong composition and good lighting.

I Quit, Mom!
by freakin_hilarious

Comment:
Nice idea, and well composed and lit.

desk bell
by undieyatch

Comment:
Going for the brown?

Hey Mr. D.J
by Ubersteiny

Comment:
Nice idea, the creases in the background are distracting though.

Basic's
by Bugzeye

Comment:
Very well composed, interesting take on a tired old cliche.

Reach
by Zoomdak

Comment:
I like the natural border effect, very dramatic.

7th Grade Piano - It's Just a Blur Now
by LN13

Comment:
Nice use of shallow depth of field and good angle. I find the dust on the black key is rather distracting though.