I was running up the stairs and caught myself in the mirror that sits on the desk in the living room. I madly started taking down artwork, and accessories, all but the old weathered candlepost. I set the camera on the tripod and did a 10 second timer and ran and jumped back up on the stairs. So this is aactually the reflection in that mirror. Of about 25 images,this is my favorite of the group. I hope you like it.
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Post contest comments: Thanks so much for all of the kind words and votes of confidence. The elusive high score seems to be a pipe dream, but I'm most appreciative for those of you who scored it well and saw it for that which I intended.
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Really nice. Good to spot this one and take the time to set it up. You show me that turing the figure away can be very effective. Framing only half the head also is contributing in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Always liked this one. The negative space to highlight that window of view is great. The color combinations are fantastic. The way the hour-glass shaped post matches your figure is a nice touch too.
I meant to comment on this one during the challenge, it is a very beautiful photograph. The colors and tones are very nice, as is the offset composition.
Maybe it was easier than it looked to get in position, but I sure would like to be a fly on the wall, watching you trying to beat the timer.
Well Judy. You got robbed on this one. This is one of the most creative things you've done to date and I think you have really captured your physical beauty as well as your self expression. Keep doing what you love, there are those of us who really appreciate and value your vision of art.
Beautiful image, Judy. Very well done. Personally I think it beats 2 lizards and a slinky, but I only get one vote. ;-) Is that how you run around he house?? :)
LOL. Yeah this one is pretty creative and has more lasting appeal I think.
Well Judy. You got robbed on this one. This is one of the most creative things you've done to date and I think you have really captured your physical beauty as well as your self expression. Keep doing what you love, there are those of us who really appreciate and value your vision of art.
Beautiful image, Judy. Very well done. Personally I think it beats 2 lizards and a slinky, but I only get one vote. ;-) Is that how you run around he house?? :)
I wish the balluster wasn't squeezed out tof the frame on the left, but the use of empty space on the right is great, the shadow controll on the model's back is quite fine and the colors and lighting create a tranquil fluid look that ought to score right up there in a particularly tough challenge.
It's a very nice image and I hope it does really well for you. Infact I showed it to my wife and explained how clever it was to shoot the reflection in the mirror. It gives the illusion of light at the end of a dark hallway. One minor thing I personally would've changed, (had it been me), would have been stronger backlighting,(infront of you), to provide a more detailed silhouette of your legs and bum,( can I say that word?), through the dress.
Interesting composition. Placing the subject off-center like this has created the effect of a balanced, rectangular image. Tiny details like a softer light and a slightly more relaxed pose might have made it a little better; but I think it's really nice.
This is terrific; surreal, sexy, mysterious,the lighting, the colorsof flesh and stucco playing off each other... its got all those great qualities and perhaps its a bit voyueristic for the viewer, which ultimately could heighten the experience. great negative space too; its so frequently done so terribly wrong and unnecessary, its great to see it used so successfully. this shoud ribbon. good luck.
A really classy photo you got here. The negative space on the right is perfectly suited to all the drama unfolding on the left. The light is perfect, the skin tones compatible with the surroundings. You have a real winner with this. I love it.
Wow!!! This is such a striking beautiful photo!! It has a wonderful feel to it where you could see it hanging over a fireplace in a huge format to add class and elegance to a room. The ever-so-slight soft look to it adds to it even more! One of my favorites here! 10
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