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First Impressions
Street doesn't instantly come to mind. Looks a little posed and not so candid, as I would expect to see (mostly) for street photography.
Photograph Information, Technicals & Composition Review
Of course the benefit of post challenge comments is you get to see more information on the photograph - like the location. Photojournalism opportunities must abound where you are and your call to submit this type of image for this Challenge, but I don't get a strong street photography feel from it - maybe more context, who knows. Your call at any rate and, as mentioned in your Photographer's Comments, this image is part of a series you are doing on Women in War.
The lighting is good and I like the way you have captured her eyes and her focus - but again, not what I would be looking for in a Street Photography image. Whilst the isolated focus brings her into play well, I am interested in the background and so in this image, wish for a little deeper DOF. Composition wise - a little too centered for me, but again, hard to comment when I'm wanting more context anyway. I think a tighter crop, especially above her head, brings her eyes out more and adds a little more drama, for what it's worth.
Comments, Score & Placement Review
Comments seem to reflect some of what I have said above - it's a good portrait, but not carrying a street phtoography feel to it. 5.5 is good, it has a good quality feel to it and 42/135, amongst stronger contenders for the 'theme' is also a good placement.
Summary
I like the out of the box take on the Challenge, but just wish it had more context, which by default would give the image more of a story. |
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