I need your input on this shot please

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

07/21/2008 01:15:36 PM · #1

This is not a rant on the score that I received on the "Anything but Landscape Challenge", I would like to understand what I did wrong that made this shot do so poorly in the challenge.

So, what is your take on this shot?

All input is appreciated. I am trying to see what to do and not to do for next time.

Thanks
Jaime

bassbone

Nikon Z8

07/21/2008 01:25:54 PM · #2

Clearly, 5.6 is not a bad score, but I understand where you are going - it is not expected.

My thoughts...an unusual and seemingly uncomfortable pose, the stretched neck, the unsymmetrical placement of the necklace, the fact that we can see 'up her nose', the seemingly odd crop at her bustline - all create difficulty to the 5 second viewer.

She's a very pretty model, photographed well - good light, contrast etc. - but I think many including myself have a hard time 'seeing it' in this pose and choice of upside down.

Anyway, those are my thoughts...

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/21/2008 01:32:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by bassbone:

Thanks I really appreciate your honesty. I can see what you are talking about.

And yes a 5.6 for me is a bad score. I have set my standards a bit high for myself, but it's for my own personal growth in photography.

Any other takers?

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

07/21/2008 01:35:38 PM · #4

i would prefer more nipple.

timwest167

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/21/2008 01:40:46 PM · #5

This is just my theory, but I think it might be most to do with the upside down pose. The human brain is 'programmed' to detect and look at other human faces, noticing everything from the subtle differences that communicate so much, to the major differences that make us all unique and identifiable. We aren't used to looking at faces upside down, hence creating a somewhat uncomfortable and confusing experience.

Once rotated the subject is immediately more attractive, with the focus point immediatley being her eyes. To me, upside down her eyes are lost and no longer a main focal point...

Maggye

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/21/2008 01:43:35 PM · #6

Well, What can I say... oh yeah... I like it, I was complaning yestertay, how underated this picture was. Well, you know how much I love your work, I think you are a great photographer =)

slickchik

OM System OM-1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

07/21/2008 01:45:53 PM · #7

left comment

DarkRider

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/21/2008 01:51:15 PM · #8

left one too

debitipton

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II

07/21/2008 01:51:22 PM · #9

Part of it may have been the title as well. The photo has very little to do with her eyes -- the focus when you open the thumbnail is her neck and the large stones on the necklace. Voters are simple people and they've read the title expecting eyes. It's a good shot -- but you've had better :-)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/21/2008 01:57:39 PM · #10

Thanks alot everyone. This is valuable input from every one of you. I will remember these for next time.
thanks
jaime

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

07/21/2008 01:59:18 PM · #11

*hehe*