Season of flowering Sakura

Nice mood  and lightening. I like the composition. I prefer this B/W, although the coloured one is also nice. 

Best regards Svetlana!

Ruud

When I looked at your profile page this morning I looked at the color image first and didn't even see the important shadows on the curtains. That is why this seems to work better, for me, in B&W. I love the way the natural light falls on her body and the way she is posed. I also like the way the curtains, with those shadows, work with her lace blouse.

This image is all about shape and light, so i agree with the others who prefer the black and white approach that emphasizes these aspects.

To add further emphasis, you might consider a crop from the bottom to just below her hand, and from the left to just before her right knee. The important aspects remain, and the eye is not distracted by the pattterns of light and shadow in the image area below the window sill.

 A very lovely image, and pleasing use of soft backlight.

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I'm really liking this series which is some of your best work to my eye. Brava!
-r-

Wonderful B&W shot, Svetlana ... excellent use of lights. Really nice work ... regards

GREAT!!! Warm regards, Ilkka

Well done!

Regards,

Mário

Thank you very much for your comments and attention to this work!

Svetlana.

Strong contrasts again, but not as strong as to hidden a blooming inner world where she is submerged. The well focused profile and delicate neck curve leads me to her thoughts. Something is moving inside, silent sun coming through windows warms up the atmosphere, keeping her calm and centered, far away from sadness although memories. That's what I feel, the emotional density transmitted to me by this lovely composition. She has the perfect "physique du rôle" for this evocative style. Very well done.

Thanks very much for your comment and attention to this shot!

Thank you very much for your comment! Svetlana.