I know this isn't quite up to par for a freestudy, but I hadn't entered in awhile and missed the update button, however I do like this photo and thought it better in the challenge than sitting on my card un-noticed.
Glad some of you enjoyed the shot.
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Although she does have very nice shape, I don't care for the blown highlights on her arm, and this seems really bland for a free study. With her elbo cut off just really disturbs me.
Composition: 9 - Nicely done. The negative space on the right works very well. I find the elbow being cut off a little distracting, but keeping it tight worked well overall.
Technical: 8 - Really nice lighting giving a nice variety in background shade as well as emphasizing the shape of the model's body. The B&W is also a good choice here. The only thing is that the left arm seems a lot brighter than the rest which leads the eye there (which happens to be the weak point in the crop imo)
Creativity: 7 - The choice of clothing, lighting, and just seeing the back make this quite a creative portrait, as well as the pose. It looks like she's doing her hair and you've caught her in between shots, which I really like the feeling of.
Appeal: 10 - Very nice black and white work, classy shot, and not being pervy or anything, but a very nice subject too! :)
-Absolutely stunning!!
-Black and white is perfect here!
-Love the contrast!
-In my opinon, this would be better if the legs were not included in the frame.
-Score: 8
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