Am still unsure of this shot and really wanted to spend more time getting the right pose but am off on holiday tomorrow. This idea was for the May FS but decided it will score higher in this challenge (and this challenge might have hurt my vote in the FS).
Andi, I stumbled across the video for this when I was searching for something else in the forum earlier. I cannot believe how much effort you put into this! Unbelievable. Pity it didn't score higher.
Sorry this didn't do better for you :o( I know you put in a lot of time and effort to make the mask but as Eyewave says below, it's the composition that's letting you down...but we kinda knew that already :o( In hindsight waiting for me to visit might have been a better idea rather than trying to do it yourself! lol
You are one sick puppy. And I say that in a good way. :-) Gotta say you masked yourself well - I didn't recognize you either! (And I gave you a 7 for the sheer effort and the rather surprised "damn this stuff weighs alot!" expression.
I like the composition and the use of negative space, but it seems really flat to me. Also, because there is little or no definition between the arm and shoulder and the face, it looks he has no chest and a really short arm.
wow, im guessing this was alot of work. im not liking the lighter background under the arm of your subject, it stands out from the rest of the background. im actually not sure if its part of your subjects body...