amir49 0 Posted August 18, 2009 the lines of light on the left side of the face is distracting on this portrait i think . Link to comment
ken_blair1 0 Posted August 18, 2009 As a portrait photographer, I find this image to be VERY strong, youth and elegance. The eyes really draw you into the portrait. Yes, the stray strand of hair across her right eye is a bit distracting. Link to comment
michael_hudson4 0 Posted August 18, 2009 I agree with Bill Tate - the lighting transition with the netting makes this just too artificial and stagey looking - a found shot this is not. There is as a result no subtlety here - and I agree it almost looks like a scar down the middle of the face. Until I checked more closely I almost assumed that the makeup on the eyes would be quite different on one side to emphasise the duality of it all. Also not a big fan of kiddult photos - if she is 14 let her be 14 - not 24 yrs old in a camera nut's fantasy. Link to comment
jon_ochsendorf 0 Posted August 18, 2009 I agree the bar behind her neck tends to harden the image overly. Just having her lean against the fence might have worked better, but it's possible that Andrey had already explored that scene and rejected it. Nice contrast though, I love black and white, it draws attention to lines and features rather than to colors. Link to comment
michael_barsness 0 Posted August 18, 2009 This is haunting. Pensive. The shadow adds tension. The hair effect augments the feeling. Amazing picture. Link to comment
dried_squid 0 Posted August 18, 2009 The image is provocative and eye-catching. The division of left and right, manifested in the mask-like shadow of the chain-link fence, is strong. Photographically, it's a terrific concept. And, it holds my attention. On the other hand, for me, the image implies an underlying message or theme. And, I can't get a good hold on it. For me, in the end, this distracts me. Is this demonic possession, misguided youth, skin-deep beauty, etc. A fine choice by the elves. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment
lancetphoto 0 Posted August 18, 2009 My opinion is that it's a striking portrait which inspired me to think of a story behind the image. Youth stepping into adulthood, fences that adulthood puts around young persons mind... Definitely a portrait that goes beyond just looking good. I would like that I could take a portrait like this. Congrats... Link to comment
olia_beno 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Splendid. A beauty. Love cast shadows. Also, find "in focus" area on the fence interesting.The arm pit bugs me a bit (and eye(s) seems somewhat lazy?) Link to comment
john_parsons4 0 Posted August 19, 2009 You don't need to "get it". That's the beauty of art. This is a well taken, thought provoking photograph of a strikingly gorgeous girl. This would have been an excellent photo without the texture of the fence shadow. It's also an excellent photo (perhaps more so) with it.Well done.JP Link to comment
shiva_charles1 0 Posted August 19, 2009 I love how you added the lighting on the girls face. Very creative. The eye contact in this picture is very beautiful as well. Great picture. Link to comment
john_parsons4 0 Posted August 19, 2009 It's innocence, sophistication, and glaring (sometimes less than pleasing) reality of life. Link to comment
Stock-Photos 1 Posted August 19, 2009 The fence shadow make the image unique. Nice work. Link to comment
Stock-Photos 1 Posted August 19, 2009 The different catch-lights in each eye make the eyes appear to be misaligned, IMHO. A compelling image in any case. Link to comment
brian_nelson5 0 Posted August 19, 2009 After gazing at this photo for a few moments and returning to it later for a few minutes, I began to see it less as candid portrait depicting the position of a young woman caught between a symbol of coercion (steel bar) and confinement (chain-link fence), as opposed to a gentle breeze floating her hair off to the other side, and more as a study in fashion. What drew me into that perception of the portrait was just that, her hairstyle, after which other things fell into place.If anything is distracting to me, it is the sharp shadow line down the middle of her forehead. I just don't see smooth objects with edges, and it looks unnatural--to me. So, I wonder how it got there.But it makes me think, and even if I've got it all wrong, for that alone it's done its job. Link to comment
jamess 0 Posted August 19, 2009 if the other side of the chainlinked side is lighter than it is, then it will be much better Link to comment
jminer1 0 Posted August 19, 2009 I like the interesting eyes.I don't like the girl's left forehead. It looks a bit too contrasty or grainy. I guess the light is too bright on her right side. Interesting photo. Link to comment
cherkez 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Excuse me, but hasn't anyone noticed that the girl looks crosseyed? I think that the photographer was standing to close to the model when he took the shot. So, although it is a nice photo, it can't consdidered as one of the best portraits on PN (as someone said). Sorry. Link to comment
captive in florida 0 Posted August 19, 2009 She surely could be a gorgeous model, especially as she gets older. Her eyes are indeed captivating as the photographer captured them. However I do not like the chain link fence shadow at all. It reminds me of spiderman. It totally takes away from the photo, sorry about that. Link to comment
william_metcalfe 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Some of the responses here remind me of Private Eye's "Psued's Corner". To me this is a rather ordinary photo spoilt by poor choice of background, but who am I to contradict experts? Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted August 19, 2009 This is a picture of a quite young and, one hopes, simple girl, but the upswept hair and low-cut dress seem to be piling Pelion on Ossa, in something of the same way stage-struck mothers push their tiny tots into beauty contests, and from this perspective the chainlink casts its shadow as a sardonic comment. Link to comment
john_de_silva2 0 Posted August 20, 2009 I don't feel this picture works as constructed. Almost could be a movie poster for T4, half human-half cyborg. It should have been one look or the other. When I crop down the center of her nose, and alternate sides, her right side (subjects left side) seems to work better. I would like to see the bar removed or subject repositioned, as to where the fence pattern covers most if not all of her body surface. It's a little hot under her right eye, the heart-shaped shadow under her right nostril has me puzzled, and the confusing shadows on her chin and faint fence shadows on her chest and dress don't add anything positive. I've seen chain link fence used so often with success, but this attempt falls short. I have a feeling there may be a better image "on the roll". Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Josh Loeser http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub2.gifhttp://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/1roll.gif, Aug 18, 2009; 02:10 a.m.This shot has tremendous detail and sharpness in the subject's eyes, and that's what makes it a great image for me.Josh, the eyes have been selectively sharpened, a standard procedure in these kinds of shots. Personally, I'd love to see the original shot. That's what tells me something.Bill P. Link to comment
Sabin 2 Posted August 20, 2009 Very beautiful and creative, excellent lighting. Congratulation Link to comment
mirkal 1 Posted August 21, 2009 Gorgeous portrait Andrei, I love her expression and she is beautiful subject indeed. Only disturbing issue I found on this photo is that one hair crossing girl's right eye (left on the image) otherwise outstanding work. Best regards.Miroslav Link to comment
kristina_kraft 0 Posted August 21, 2009 I like the idea of this shadowed part on model's face. The portrait looks very playful in that way. She also looks like a doll due to high graphic post processing, which makes her face to be more artificial. Specially the eyes. Link to comment
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