Redemption

I admire the technique and execution of this photograph but am ultimately unmoved by it - Jingna's other photographs as commented by others are more pure in their simple form, and it is also noted are also essentially static. Redemption is clearly a frozen moment one and unfortunately for me all it does is make me wonder "how did he/she do that?" "how many times did they have to shoot it to get this exact effect?" etc- did the model throw her hair back them up etc? in that respect I find "Prelude" and "Fluid grace" in Jingna's portfolio less tricksy so to speak - it is clear how they were photographed. In the same way "Prison for the lonely" was clearly shot underwater - but also lacks the strong and clear compositional focus of Jingna's other material. So my verdict on this one is: technically excellent, but ultimately unconvincing. Jingna's portfolio is otherwise very strong so this is not intended as a negative - as a striking fashion shot it certainly would capture attention on a magazine page, which is likely how it would work very well.

I personally find this image very beautiful and striking. I love the ephemeral effect of the

fabrics and hair. I am particularly interested in the very good use of light and color treatment.

It shows there is a pro behind the computer. Well done. I'll definitely have a look at the rest

of the portoflio.

The motion of the white dress and the blowing hair give a vivid sense to this picture.I like the skin tone differences caused by the light source position.I would prefer a lighter background, but this one doesn't bother me.Best regards

I like it. But I do think the lighting could be tweeked with for better contrast between subject and background.

The photograf has artificial equilibrium but privides low emotional involvement! Nevertheless you can appreciate the softness of white & gray variations.

I like the overall idea. If it is redemption, then I'll say this is a divine rapture.

 

The robe is magnificent! Her expression of face looks as she is in a trance, emotionless but in motion.

 

7/7

the fluid motion of lines gives this picture eye catching properties. Very nice work !!

I think it boils down to personal taste. It is clearly a beautiful and masterfully constructed image. For my taste though it is a bit to 'contrived' and perhaps with the title of 'Redemption' it aspires to lofty moral heights that are not borne out by the imagery (she doesn't look like she needs to redeem herself?). Like others I love much of your other work, particularly the simpler portraits and the majestic painting-like work, you are clearly gifted.

This is great work, love it.

This picture doesn't do anything for me. It is contrived, and taken in a studio no doubt with excellent facilities. This is not what photo.net is about for me. The composition is not good and to me there is no sense of movement. These things are very subjective but to me it only rates 2 out of 5.

I love Jingha's work. All of her images just exude beauty. With this one, it seems more sensual to me rather then "Redemption". Just the way the fabric is enveloping her. And her body looks like she has finally just succumb to it, as she throws her head back.

 

I love the muted monochromatic choice she made. It makes the material seem more weightless as it disappears into the background in areas. I feel if her hair was sharper it would take our eyes away from the outline of her neck and face(which is gorgeous). The lighting is marvelous and truly completes the feel of the image.

This is voile fabric is it? There is movement in this photo and I love the effect you have achieved. Contrived: to me this is what photography is about. If your not thinking about how you compose your images, then a lot of images are just gonna be sheer luck. Someone else sees your image and wants a similar image - how are you going to achieve the same for them without having actually had some control over the original image? To me, any effect achieveable by any means is worthy of showing whether in camera or manipulated in photoshop but I guess everyone has differing opinions on that. This image leaves me wondering how it was achieved, so for me was worth seeing. Obviously shutter speed was a consideration in the mix showing the photographer considered how they'd show movement. Sometimes what the client is looking for is "contrived" not something anyone can take with their camera set to auto is it not? The minute you take a model into the studio it is contrived. Your setting up the location, choosing the lighting, choosing the pose, choosing the shutter speed and the F stop. Sounds like a whole bunch of 'contrived' to me.

Truly beautiful. I will strive to take a picture like this in the future. Thanks for the inspiration.

 

Lasally

I love the feel and mood,great work.

Beautiful photo !

just beautifully done

 

 

Just a wonderful fine art image. I like the mood and the colour balance. Well done.

Texture, movement and a beautiful and subtle monochromatic image. A super illustrative and evocative creation. Can't praise this image enough.