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09/20/2005 10:49:31 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club
This is a good portrait. In every portrait, the eyes are the most important aspect. Here her eyes draw us into the photo as we ask ourselves what thoughts and emotions lie behind them. I think the strength of her eyes alone make this photo rise above the 6 mark in the voting.
Possible (stress on possible) suggestions for improvement:
1. Hot Spots/Highlights: This was an advanced challenge, so you could easily clone out the 2 hot spots on the tip of her nose (kind of like a second set of nostrils). I would also at the same time remove/fix the highlights in her right eye (only want one). At the same time, you might see if you could fix what seems to be the beginnings of a spit bubble at the corner of her mouth.
2. Crop: This also deals with the use of the scarf to frame the person. There is a certain formulaic use of the scarf (especially recently on DPC) which works. In this instance, I think you didn't realize the full potential of it because of the tightness of the crop. The scarf needs a little more room around it to really effectively frame the face. As it is, especially on the left side, it is just some red cloth.
3. Lighting: I do think a little more in the way of diffuse lighting would help, maybe a reflector to reflect some white light back up into her face would help as well. This would really help the right side of her face where the shadows have a reddish tint to them from the cloth.
Overall Impression: I do agree with the voters, this would have been a 6 for me had I voted, with the catchlights/highlights fixed may have bumped up to a 7. I really think you did an excellent job on this portrait, and with a few quick fixes would be even better.
If you have any questions on this critique, feel free to PM me. |
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09/20/2005 02:19:56 AM |
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09/20/2005 02:19:19 AM |
| as I look again, I thinking this photo should've place ALOT higher. |
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09/20/2005 02:15:41 AM |
| 46th place out of 285 entries is pretty good, but as I look at some of the "surrounding" entries I have think that maybe your photo shoul've rated higher. |
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09/18/2005 10:09:13 PM |
| This is a really enjoyable portrait. Her disgruntled expression and the way the bangs sweep across her eye is lovely. Her skin is flawless and it looks like you captured her just wonderfully. |
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09/18/2005 07:52:21 PM |
| I think little red riding hood may be wise beyond her years. Well captured and presented. Superb focus and DOF. Superb composiiton. Pretty girl. What more could you want? Among my top picks! |
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09/16/2005 04:55:01 PM |
| The hair hanging down is what "makes" this shot for me. It just gives it that little something unexpected that really makes you take a second look. Gorgeous color. |
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09/16/2005 11:18:09 AM |
| Please let me begin by saying this is only MY opinion...this is probably the 11th image I have encountered like this thus far, in this challenge alone...I'm not talking all of DPC...this "formula" is quite legendary...the head wrap, the gaze, "innocence"...but it is rather teetering on becoming a cliche...she is such a lovely little girl...perhaps I am wrong about the "formula" use here...yes, she is little red riding hood, yes...I like that...little red riding hood and she is confronting the big bad wolf...now that would be an intriguing idea! Imagine an entire series of such images...what fun! : } |
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09/16/2005 04:12:56 AM |
Dem nice nice.Very smooth and clear. What is she thinkin ? i give u 10 here :)
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09/15/2005 01:45:59 PM |
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09/14/2005 11:32:15 PM |
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09/14/2005 10:43:44 PM |
| Lovely image, I really like the glow. |
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09/14/2005 02:10:08 PM |
| not sure of the title, as the expression on her face is almost the opposite. very stern expression on her face. technically perfect, although wish there was a bit more light to bring the blue/grey out of the right eye more. 6/10 |
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09/14/2005 12:31:02 PM |
| I like the look you captured. The red on the left seems somehow out of place. I think I would have shown a little wider view it tied together with the right. |
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09/13/2005 11:31:25 PM |
| I like the expression. I don't like the post-processing (but don't worry, I don't like it a ton on the others either. 7 |
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09/13/2005 10:57:38 PM |
| Aside from the bit of red on the left (which I think would be better if cropped out) I find this a really nice portrait entry. Good luck, I hope this does well for you. |
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09/13/2005 09:26:42 PM |
| Beautiful model. Beautiful hair. I love the red hood. Great detail and textures including in the shadows. Great shot. Good luck <8> |
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09/13/2005 04:01:36 PM |
| Pretty model, and nice catchlights in her eyes! The lighting on the face is nice too! IMO, though, the expression is a little too intense to speak of innocence. I also wonder why the red shawl/scarf is used, since it does not add to the picture in any way except to give it a snapshotty look. I'd also have left more space on the top and less at the bottom, to focus more easily on the eyes. |
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09/13/2005 09:41:57 AM |
| i like your "little red riding hood". good capture. 7 |
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09/13/2005 07:37:03 AM |
| Beautiful clarity, richly captured -10 |
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09/13/2005 06:22:44 AM |
| Great image and use of color and light,the look on the subject ia captivating...10 |
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09/13/2005 04:46:13 AM |
| Captivating expression - nice composition and lighting |
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09/12/2005 10:45:05 PM |
| Aww...She is adorable! Nice coloring and framing. Those big eyes are tops! Your title definately fits. Excellent Picture! |
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09/12/2005 05:13:29 PM |
| Very nicely done, perfect lights.. |
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09/12/2005 01:37:09 PM |
| if I had to pick a single word to describe this photo, it wouldn't be "innocence" - she appears to be pouting more than being innocent. |
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09/12/2005 07:55:51 AM |
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09/12/2005 01:48:13 AM |
| This is well done. I like the lighting. Her eyes are clear as a bell. The hair in the face is a nice touch. I might've cloned out the saliva in the corners of her mouth but otherwise, nicely executed. |
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09/12/2005 01:38:16 AM |
| Wonderful direct gaze and expression. |
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09/12/2005 12:49:03 AM |
| Pissed or confused? If thats what you are going for than you did good! 7 |
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09/12/2005 12:37:46 AM |
| The portrait itself is good. Nicely composed. A couple of items give me cause for concern. Based on the title and he "Red Hood", you were trying to get a sweet shot ... or maybe yo were trying to be ironic. But the serious expression and the red-eye really don't work IMHO. |
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