when you are stuck in the past ...
by sainaz

Comment by Amerion:
very nice, amma rast mige "The cigarrette doesn't fit"!

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by GinaRothfels:
I like the grainy effect here. The photo almost looks antique.

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by angelus_carnifex:
Abraham Lincoln gains magic powers in upcoming noir film?

Printed Landscape
by sainaz

Comment by dr rick:
On behalf of the Critique Club, here is the critique you requested.

The message of this photo seems to be to convey your interpretation of the interesting textures that caught your eye. And as previous comments point out, they are indeed interesting! The lighting was apparently serendipitous, but is great for this shot, casting nice shadows just long enough to bring out the textures. Some added contrast or sharpening would help them stand out more, but the subtle softness works fine. The sepia treatment is perfect here.

The image doesn't have a clear center of interest. It isn't critical for an image of this type, but one is useful for holding a viewer's attention long enough to start appreciating the overall image.

Overall, this is a fine image. Keep looking down! It didn't score very well in the challenge; I offer two possible reasons for this: First, many voters didn't appreciate the subtleties of the image. With over 300 entries to vote on, they simply didn't take the time. Second, the image doesn't fit the classic image of a still life being a studio shot completely set up by the photographer. Some voters probably took this narrow view and voted low.

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by ursula:
One of my favourite books from when I was a little girl, although I read it in Spanish translation. I love the grain in this picture. Good job! ~9

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by sergut:
Personal taste: I love the b&w, the grain, the mystery

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by sonnyh:
While this was a good idea I think it could have been executed better. First of all the legs on the picture are no longer than a regular torso and if I was trying to portray "daddy long legs" I would have made the leg portion of the picture longer. However, that is just a comment and had nothing to do with my mark. The rest of the picture looks very grainy though and not appealing to me. I would have preferred to see this photo sharper. Just my opinion though.

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by mecfcosta:
I like it. Very noir!

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by vrphotos:
very nice. I really like the feel and mood you've created, yet the picture on the wall really lightens up the mood.

Daddy Long Legs
by sainaz

Comment by pcody:
I like the roughness and the ray of light. It looks like he is holding a flashlight. That leads me to think that it would have been wonderful if there was something of interest that had been lit by his flashlight. Good idea, but I think you missed an opportunity to make a great picture. The elements are all there, but not arranged for the best effect.