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09/23/2005 12:55:33 PM |
Howdy Aleks from the critique club. Firstly, an excellent submission. The final score clearly indicates that many voters found this image to be among the best and this why, I would say, it is so. On a technical side, I think you've nailed it. The sharpness is excellent as is the coloration and and use of shadow. When I look at the composition closely, I see that you've cropped off the very top of her head and her chin as well. Good choice as it draws the viewer's attention to the eyes. Had I had to edit the photo, I would have slightly increased the saturation in the blues of the eyes as to create an bit more of an exotic feel to the shot. That being said, all other elements are really well done and I'd say the reasons I can figure it doid not rank higher are:
1) Either you love it or you just like it. I'd be hard pressed to say that you can really not like this shot. It simply is a very good photo.
2) This genre of photo has been used fairly often and this shot had to compare with some stiff competition. Now, yours will be one of the shots subsequent entrants will need to out-shine in order to get a high score.
Hope that provides you with a bit more insight. Peace. |
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09/18/2005 12:34:23 PM |
| Not terribly original, but still a treat for the eye! Very nice... |
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09/17/2005 04:46:46 AM |
| I like the black background, the red scarf, and the beautiful eyes, but am not entirely crazy about the lighting on the face. I think I would have preferred to see lighting from one side only, giving a more mysterious look to the shot. |
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09/17/2005 03:24:36 AM |
| Very reminiscent of the National Geographic photo. A decent job on the lighting and color choice to contrast the eyes. The light appears to be coming from left and right sides leaving a sort of darker area right down the middle of the face. But I am by no means knowledgeable in the art of studio lighting. You have done a great job here. |
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09/15/2005 12:47:02 PM |
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09/15/2005 12:38:07 PM |
| amazing frame, i really like it |
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09/15/2005 10:55:21 AM |
| i would prefer to see your take on a challenge topic instead of your version on someone else's take. |
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09/15/2005 08:58:01 AM |
| outstanding - a winner in my book - a 10 |
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09/14/2005 11:02:09 PM |
| I would have loved to see more light on the eyes as they are the main subject here but they are a little darker and there is more light on the scarf.... |
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09/14/2005 10:31:46 PM |
| Interesting with the red with blue, really draws you in. |
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09/14/2005 08:50:39 PM |
| Nice image but a little to stylized and obscured to be a true portrait for me... |
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09/14/2005 06:54:51 PM |
| The photo is very good.What is the problem with the fight eye?Under her gorgeous blue eyes. |
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09/13/2005 10:39:01 PM |
| Good color choice, crisp, clean veil shot. I'm sure it will do well. Good luck in the challenge. |
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09/13/2005 08:54:14 PM |
| A beautiful image. Love the red veil against the black background. The skin tones pick up the red from the veil as well, and the eyes are piercing. The texture in the veil is outstanding, as is the detail in the face itself. This image should do quite well. Good luck! <8> |
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09/13/2005 07:40:38 PM |
| This looks a little like a staged, faux exotic, "Scarf Shot". If I'm wrong, nail me for my assumption, after the challenge. |
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09/13/2005 11:56:13 AM |
| I would like to see equal lighting on both eyes (I like her left eye better) |
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09/13/2005 11:05:06 AM |
| Nice lighting and texture |
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09/13/2005 03:35:37 AM |
Lovely eyes.. well lit. Did you consider taking it at an angle?
Good luck in the challenge |
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09/12/2005 09:58:39 PM |
| Somehow a fair skinned, blue eyed person just doesn't "fit" the whole exotic veiled thing. Much rather see this face popping bubble gum. |
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09/12/2005 02:54:46 PM |
| Very nice lighting here. Seems like two sources of light one strobe and one natural on the left and right, am I right? Well whatever you used I am drawn to stare into her eyes, I am sure that was a goal of yours when taking this, thanks it is a pleasure to look at your work here. |
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09/12/2005 02:24:04 PM |
| Lighting and veil have wonderful color and contrast. By covering up all but the eyes aren't you trying to accenuate them, they seem to disappear and add nothing to photo. |
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09/12/2005 05:19:44 AM |
| Lovely crisp clean image with excellent lighting and very hypnotic eye contact. But I think the veil look has becomed a little overdone on this site, that being said I'm trying not let that effect my voting. |
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09/12/2005 04:17:56 AM |
| seem to me that this style apears in many challenges , D&L being the latest to ribbon a competant portrait as it stands 5 |
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09/12/2005 01:46:26 AM |
| Stunning eyes. I would like to see more of her face, but then the whoe red gauze thing wouldn't work. Nice lighting and skin tones for sure!! Good use of negative space. |
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09/12/2005 01:42:20 AM |
| We've seen lots of veiled faces in these challenges. Here's another and this one is lovely. |
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09/12/2005 01:30:08 AM |
| That red is very beautiful and pleasing to look at- I only wish the eyes popped out a little bit more and contrasted with the red, but it's still beautiful. Nice lighting! |
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09/12/2005 12:57:08 AM |
| I think a blue veil and a tad more light (too much shadow on the face IMO) would have brought out the beautiful blue eyes better. |
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