single photos Dreaming of his touch..

Critiques and comments are welcome, thank you!

Truly finr ultra-high-key shot. Wonderful pose and hair.

I love your idea but I believe you have hurt your idea with the composition. Ask yourself, what element of the image is the strongest? I argue it is her face, with closed eyes - we know that the dreaming takes place in that mind hidden away in her skull. But where is that important element placed? Answer: tight up, wedged into a corner of the picture - almost crowded out. Even her hair is cut off. Almost everything I have ever learned about composition suggests this is a very weak place to put it.

Thank you very much Les Berkley and Jerry.. you are very right!

Hallo Cristina, you had a very good idea and i like it, just would try to set this photo lil bit less high key, just a bit, anyway a good shot, ciao Fabrizio

I have to disagree with Jerry - IMHO this original composition is as much about her arms and the consoling self-hugging. The face naturally grabs attention and so has to pushed off into the corner to achieve a balance of attention. I also think the high-key near-monochrome print works well to show that the sensuality is emotional rather than physical.

All in all, an interesting and elegant picture.

Best wishes, Jonathan

Thank you Fabrizio, Jonathan.. i am very happy to see that there are some persons that really understand the true nature of this photo.. all the best!

Dear Cristina, for me a very nice and elegant work: now I'm wating for new shots!...Ciaomauyouritalianfriendandfan!

Very delicate and beautiful. I like the way you composed this picture very much.

The emotional impact of this image is quite high. I particularly like how the hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes create a strong tonal contrast that brings the viewer back to her face. Everything works together to keep the viewers eye moving and enhances the sensual/dream context. Kudos to both you and the model.

 

Jim Phelps