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I love the composition. Very dynamic. I certainly do not like the suggested crop submitted. Static and boring. There is something very unsettling about this photograph that sets it apart. Standard thirds cropping would simply ruin it. Good eye!

Thank you Steve. Indeed it's nice from time to time to wander away from the supposed rules ...

:-) ... I have often toyed with this notion, to some people's fury. But seriously, who wrote the rules?

Great lighing, composition and focus. What lens and aperture did you use?

It's a Nikon zoom lens: 18 - 70 mm. Window light, but I'm not sure of the aperture ..

I also like the composition of this photo as-is. But moreover, I love the simplicity, understatement, gentle tonality and cool hues of it. There looks to be a slight amount of motion blur to the image... but I can't make myself decide if this detracts from the image, or adds to its appeal. One way or the other, the result is a lovely photograph that you and the model can both be proud of. -Michael

Thank you Michael.

simply beautiful

merci encore cher John pour ce magnifique regard sur les femmes que vous nous faites; avec un plaisir toujours croissant, partager.

 

regards from paris, montmartre city

 

balthazar m

This image is one of my very favorites of your whole portfolio. I have viewed it many times and have tried not to let the comments of others influence my own impressions of it. Until now, I have hesitated to comment. I finally have decided that with regard to the portrait's mood - the model's quiet expression, the soft lighting, the soft focus, the intimate framing and the muted, pale colors - this image defines the word "gentleness". That's it!

It speaks a thousand words which are summed up in that one word, for me. Every aspect of the image portrays that quality of inner beauty which is sometimes hidden beneath the physical appearance. How fortunate for you to have the opportunity to have worked with her. I love it for all that it conveys. Great shot!

Thank you Steve, you describe her so well. I'm flattered when you imply that I brought some of these qualities to life. The window light was perfect, so was she. A wonderful model, even more so a wonderful person.

Excellent composition. This, I think, is one of your best.

You have a talent for bringing out the many qualities of your models, be it playfulness to gentle quietness. You are a Master of this type of imagery.

I feel quite priviledged to have the opportunity to see your works John.

Kind Regards, Todd

so sexy so beauty,you give her new life.

One of my favorites. Your use of the rule-of-thirds works well here. You shook the camera slightly. Never-the-less, a wonderful capture of her.