Sweet Charleston Nights
by Sunshyne

Comment by LeeD:
I have pretty much exactly the same picture in my portfolio! Great capture... were you at Waterfront?

Message edited by author 2007-01-16 21:25:41.

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by talj:
Greeting from the Critique Club and Happy New Year!

Composition:

Great idea and I like the title. I would like to have seen a little more of the mistletoe at the top of the frame and more of a gap between the model and the mistletoe. The red 'ribbon' in the background is distracting and could do with being removed. I do like the pose but I may have liked to see slightly more of the hand or just the thumb and forefinger.

Technicals:

I definitely agree with your commenters, the lighting is a little harsh here. I am not an expert on portrait photography by far but one thing I have learnt is that (most of the time) the focus should be on the eyes and I certainly think in this instance you should have focussed on the eyes to give the viewer a more central focal point.

If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via the PM system.

- Natalya :o)

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by JawnyRico:
Really should have finished much higher, I think it is a really nice shot.

Message edited by author 2006-12-27 11:59:27.

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by Balko:
Happy Holidays! 7

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by Shmee:
hehe...I'll take 20! Hersheys kisses that is

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by bassbone:
nice idea - the lighting is a little harsh (on camera flash?)

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by Puckzzz:
the green and red is too distracting for me to call this picture brown.

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by pamelasue:
lighting isn't very flattering here ...

Heir Majesty
by Sunshyne

Comment by SandyP:
Marjorie, this is SO awesome! I love this!

Just One Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
by Sunshyne

Comment by jfwolpert:
lighting is a bit harsh