Missing You
by Purple_Girl

Comment by bvy:
I can't add much to what other commentors have already said. The conception is brilliant, the execution -- well, that comes with practice. Controlling light can be tough. I shoot mostly outdoors for that reason. When I do shoot indoors, I usually resort to poor man's lighting: the sun. Natural light offers tons of possibilities ( MelonMusketeer suggested it also I see), so keep it in mind for next time.

I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Viola Ragazza
by Purple_Girl

Comment by Martini_Beach:
I adore the veracity to personality in this photo and I think the harsh lighting is a brilliant artistic tool used well to impose personality in the image...
natural light I do not feel would have served the artistic elements which make this pic eye catching and intense...
kudos, ur score does nothing to reflect ur ability

Missing You
by Purple_Girl

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
A smoother background, like a big sheet of construction paper, or poster board would help this. Everyone is talking about your on camera flash in your challenge images comments. You should try shooting with light coming through a window with a light curtain to diffuse the light sometime, and see how much better your indoor shots will look.
Good luck, and keep shooting. That's the way to learn the craft of photography that you are so interested in. I feel that you would get a lot more out of DPC if you can afford to become a member so that you can take advantage of the side challenges and put up a portfolio to get comments and to learn about shooting great images.

Missing You
by Purple_Girl

Comment by photokariangel:
only problems i find are the shadowf from the flash used, but once you figure out yuor lighting sources, you can really make these sorts of shots work. great job and have fun here on dpc!

Viola Ragazza
by Purple_Girl

Comment by ambaker:
I think your image scored a lot lower than it should have. At first glance the skin tones are washed out. However post challenge I have the advantage of seeing your intent.

Focus and depth if field are both very good.

I think that the crop may be a tiny bit tight. I'd like to see a little more hair on top of the head.

I really like the intent stare directly into the camera, and the expression of the model is fantastic. That tiny half smile, that sort of says I know something you don't, is great.

Although everything is very centered, I'm not sure there was a better way to do it. But you probably lost a few votes with the people who had the rule of thirds checklist in their hands.

Nice work...

Abstract I
by Purple_Girl

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Melted plastic? Different, but it's not grabbing my attention, I'm afraid.

Viola Ragazza
by Purple_Girl

Comment by cools98:
Overall I would say that the lighting in this photos is extremely harsh. It is very apparent that the flash was "on camera". I say that because of the harsh shadow below the chin, the catchlight in the eyes, and the lack of contrast throughout the rest of the face. I didn't vote on this particular photo, but I will say that I generally will not go much higher than a 6 if you can tell that. I was going to say that the focus was a bit off, but after reading about the neat image filter in your notes, I would say to do a little practice with that, because it is extremely overdone. Aside from that, the composition is also very plain. If I would have voted on this photo myself, I would have given it a 4. Hope this helps to udnerstand.

Missing You
by Purple_Girl

Comment by Molly:
Very cute idea! Great job for first challenge. Lighting is a bit harsh, but I myself haven't gotten the hang of lighting yet! Good luck!

Viola Ragazza
by Purple_Girl

Comment by Molly:
I was one of the 50 percentile that rated this a 5.. definately met the challenge! The light seems just a little harsh, but the hair and lipstick are great! Good job! :)

Viola Ragazza
by Purple_Girl

Comment by MAK:
Toilet tissue over the built in flash can really work as a diffuser but the best kind of light is Natural light. BTW, I love the hair.