while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by alfresco:
I think a little more contrast (or maybe a little brightening of the the skin tones) would add a zing to this image. Maybe a different position of the neck/head and or the arms, just to give a slightly more natural look to the pose. I like the lighting and how the shadows work with the very dark bg. Well done!

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by pcody:
The lighting is nice and gives some modeling to the shape. The composition is a bit boring. It looks like it's underexposed.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by rlinn3:
IMHO needs more contrast. 6

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by mesmeraj:
i must have cruised by this photo the first time - this is actually quite nice. The lighting is simplistic, as is the pose, but it has a sort of 'sleeping beauty' mood to it which i like.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by alien2thisworld:
I like the use of the strong diagonal here. The skin tones look great, and the head turning slightly away shows just enough features to hold some interest. I wonder if the addition of something small could boost the impact of the shot a little. Maybe if her hand lay across her stomach and she had a ring on, or maybe an ear ring that remained in color as the rest of the image was b/w. The attractive model never hurts either, good shot.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by DrAchoo:
a little too lifeless. The lowered contrast isn't bad, but if you look at the eventual winners, you will see a difference in lighting quality. 7.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by jmlelii:
I enjoy low key work, but I'd like to see at least half of her face. Also from what I can see, the pose looks too stiff, and brings a sense of awkwardness (which is expected with this kind of photograph, at least to folks who dont do this regularly). Next time, a different pose, something more sensual, and show a little face, and you'll have a wonderful photo.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by tazza:
very emotive pic, well done

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by aKiwi:
Great intimacy portrayed here.
nice photo. Lighting seems to work ok. Maybe cropping a bit further to the right so the ear wasn't chopped would have been better.

while you were sleeping...
by danica22

Comment by LeeD:
Beautiful model, she just looks VERY uncomfortable.
She is clearly awake. The pose looks very stiff and awkward and the image as a whole is too low contrast.