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I would crop the photo at the subject's elbow. Then the violin player and window light fill the frame. Really like the window light hitting the violin.

I would prefer the violinist to be in a position where I can see his face. Expression would count a lot in such a image.

 

Good lighting and color control, though.

The lighting is very good, good shadow detail. I would crop the lower left corner up and to the right, closer to the elbow and showing less of the stairs. Overall a great shot.

I'm rather surprised at much of the commentary and the fact that this work is too neat, too clean. The composition is well balanced (maybe the top stair could be removed), the lighting is relatively soft and plays it's part on the violin and the subjects hands leaving the balance in semi silhouette and a mood that can be experienced by those with an appreciation of the capabilities of such an instrument in the hands of a master.

The deliberate darkening of the immediate foreground and left wall focuses attention on the artist and violin using well handled backlighting to highlight the primary components of this composition.

Obviously I think it's excellent, Miguel. There are a couple of white specks directly above the subjects head that might be removed.

By the way, one more thing: I just saw some cropping suggestions. Just wanted to say that I feel the space around him is at the same time beautiful and necessary. So my take is: don't crop. Regards.

One of the best-known critics, the late Gerhard Bakker, lists 10 rules of judging a photograph (or other piece of art). The 1st rule is, "Does the photograph have total, immediate impact?" The 10th rule is, "Is the impact lasting?" For me, in this case, the answer to both questions is an unqualified "Yes." Everything is in the right place and invites the viewer to be part of the scene. Don't change a thing.

Very well done technically, light and surrounding are well composed, as well as colors and form, but here it ends, as it does not evoks emotion in me, I would have liked more significance in the scene, too nit, does not say anything about the musician which I think was meant to be the center of attention.

Hello.

 

Thank you very much for all your opinions, commentaries and suggestions.

 

This photo is part of a series for a music band`s new album.

 

For they were in a hurry, the work was made without any preparation.

 

We just arranged to meet the band members in a cafe, and in two hours we had carried out the 80 photos, so every decorative elements appearing in the photos are laid as we found them. The only light source in the indoor photos is the daylight that came in through the windows. Outdoor I used natural light too.

 

I have to say that I`m slightly surprised by the fact that precisely this photograph has been chosen for the POW, because it`s not the one that better matches the style that I`m known here for. However, it is clearly stated in the administrators previous explanation that the chosen photo is not necessary the author`s best work, nor even the best photo of that week: is simply the photograph they consider more appropriate in order to raise a discussion and to hold a conversation about photography, what is, after all, what gathers us here.

One more time, I want to thank Photo.net administrators for the mention, and all of you for having come here to leave your opinions.

 

Miguel.

Wonderful mood and colors are helping to that.

Sempurna (perfect in Indonesian)., love the color and the lighting..

Magnificent composition. Excellent use of light. This photo has drama and was executed perfectly.

Other than the position of the violinist, I find the blind distracting. It shifts the overall mood provided by the lighting.

The relationship between the violinist and the surronding scene isn't apparent as he is frozen in time. His posture doen't translate into his action. Looks posed.

I like the framing of the scene. The position of the stairs and the window is very pleasing. The nick-knacks on the window ledge also give it a good balance.