The Truth is Out There
by JohnTF

Comment:
Hahahaha....very clever. I like the lighting you have used. Well done.

Joyful
by shutterphunk

Comment:
G'day from the Critique Club

You have done well with this photo. The tones are most definitely within the high contrast range. The stop action of the movement is well handled.

I find my eyes are constantly drawn to the splashing of the toes. That is helped by the whole layout of this image. That is, the angle of the pier pointing towards the model (yourself) and the pose in which you have chosen with your arms and your eyes pointing to the toes. Well done on that respect.

Now for the areas that I feel could have improved the score of this image. I feel the hat could be removed. Yes, it looks like it may have been a cold day but I think with the wind obviously moving the water, the movement of the hair will have added impact even in a small way.

The edge across the bottom would have been better cropped out to put all the focus on the main subject instead of detracting from it.

I would also like to have seen maybe a zoomed out composition with more vacant area to the right of the model to add that extra impact also. This would make people wonder more about the shot and what the woman may have been contemplating. As it is, your expression (although seeming to be joyed) tells too much and prevents the viewer from having to think. When you get the viewer to think about your image than you have more than succeeded.

In summary....you look great in photos and you are definitely on the right track. I would love to see a reshoot of this series. Please let me know when you have done so.

Judi

Persistence Of Vision
by ralph

Comment:
Outstanding image...straight to my favourites.

like pink pearls on a necklace
by mimsydotes

Comment:
Absoloutely beautiful!!!

Destination Barcelona
by Alexys

Comment:
Beautiful golden yellow....gorgeous work.

Judi

Räikkönen: extreme speed!
by Alexys

Comment:
Wonderful clarity and colours. Congratulations on the high placing...and here is at least another viewing!!

Judi

Memento Mori
by mannjudit

Comment:
G'day from the Critique Club!!!

I have sat here for the last 15 minutes reading all the comments and staring into your image. You have aimed for a time of the past that has great meaning to you. I feel you have almost succeeded in your venture.

The historical meaning within this image is unknown to many viewers but after studying this text on this page it has been made clearer to me. I feel that is a letdown in some area as I like to see an image tell a story without the need for text. Text always finishes a project off nicely but the initial story must come from the image first.

The sepia finish to the image isn't as strong as I feel it should be. Maybe going for a darker hue would bring it across more to the viewer. The noise within the image isn't quite strong enough for that era.

The layout of the shoes is very dramatic...that has come across very well....although I feel some of the detail has been lost within them.

The sky area seems to be separated by a white line...this is distracting to the image overall...although I find the large white area to be conducive of that era.

The lighting over the buildings is excellent and you have maintained great detail over that area. The DOF you have chosen was spot on to bring the image together overall.

The overall composition is excellent. You have chosen to include diagonals as well as horizontal levels which gives the viewer much to look at. The wider area of the water leading up to the bank on the other side directs the viewer into every detail of this image.

In general, I feel you have done very well to try to capture a moment in time but I feel with a few adjustments you will reach the level you were originally after.

Judi

Eyes Wide Open
by Judi

Comment:

Originally posted by roadrunner: ive seen this somewhere before, same name and all..nice try

Yes, you are partly right. This is a second take on my series that I did on Usefilm on January 6, 2005!! I liked it back then and decided to follow the same line for this challenge.

As for the name...I don't know what you are talking about. As far as I remember I haven't used that name before. Please explain.

Judi

protective limbs
by mesmeraj

Comment:
Outstanding image....incredibly dramatic. Love it!! 10 and into my favourites!

join the fun!
by mycelium

Comment:
Fantastic colours....has to be a ribbon winner right here....10! Just love it...into my favourites.

Judi