Nowhere
by kmbr2001

Comment:
I really like this composition, and the black and white works very well. Good focus all around and the border is nice.

The Photographer
by graphicfunk

Comment:
For what it's worth, I'd like to say that I really appreciate no frills approach to this shot. It particularly stands out against the other top 10 finishers in this challenge as having the least out of camera processing. I really admire the raw skill and forethought required to achieve this.

Glam
by Anastasia

Comment:
I absolutely love this crop; it gets nice and close for a really personal feel. I love that both eyes have catchlights and the shadows are not too harsh. The color of the hat couldn't be better. It adds a great sassy splash to a technically immaculate shot.

IMG_8235.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
I really like this background. The colors are great and add interest to the shot. I like the crop and tilt too. I'm not enthusiastic about her pose here. I can visualize this shot with her leaning back against the bricks, arms crossed comfortably, head tilted down and to her left but eyes looking back up into the camera and smirking. Maybe even just looking down at the ground with no particular expression.

(edit) Just noticed one more small thing. In several shots, her bra looks very rigid and makes some very unnatural lumps and shadows.

Message edited by author 2006-04-03 14:15:48.

IMG_8179.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
This is also my favorite of the shots here. I really like the pose, the crop, and her expression. It looks like her hair is blowing in the wind a little, and I think that adds a nice touch. I love the tilt to this shot as well. I can think of 2 suggestions for this photo. I'd like the background to be blurred even more so it is a softer wash of colors. If you are using your Tamron zoom lens, maybe zoom to 200-300mm, aperture priority at f/6.3 or so. The other small suggestion would be maybe keep her hands within the frame.

IMG_8230.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
I like this different perspective. The pose is quite relaxed and her expression is great. I can think of two suggestions for this shot. Again use a very low powered flash to get catchlights in her eyes would definitely help, and possibly turning this shot to black and white. The colors here don't seem to add much.

IMG_8202.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
I like the expression a lot, and I enjoy this crop. My only small suggestion, which someone else touched on, would be to use a very low powered flash to get catchlights in here eyes, but not add much exposure to the shot (maybe 1/16th normal flash power).

IMG_8198bw.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
There are 2 things about this shot that I notice immediately. Her shirt and skin appear to be overexposed (which can be good sometimes, but I don't like it here), and the background is a little distracting. If the DOF blurred the background so one could not identify what it was, then that would be ok.

IMG_8168.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
I like this shot over all. I think that cropping off the bottom to remove the ground in the bottom left and her foot would simplify the image a little. The model is naturally beautiful, though this pose looks a little too... posed. I love the facial expression, though I think more relaxed body poses would work better for her.

Bath Time
by shabbychic

Comment:
Absolutely precious :) I wish the nose was a little more in focus, but the rest of it is excellent. The pink background really helps lend a young and cute feeling to the shot. I can't even imagine trying to get my two munchkins in a tub and take pictures at the same time.