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THE PROMISE


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Exposure Date: 2009:05:23 23:01:27;
Make: PENTAX Corporation ;
Model: PENTAX K20D ;
Exposure Time: 0.125 s;
FNumber: f/1.9;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 200;
ExposureProgram: Aperture priority;
ExposureBiasValue: 0.3
MeteringMode: CenterWeightedAverage;
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 43 mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 64 mm;
Software: GIMP 2.6.11;


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Nice light and post processing, I would crop most of the top off (the white area by her head) as I find that distracting, other may have different opinion in leaving in it.

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Rather than distracting, I find the light area at upper left to have a nice relationship to her eye coming out of the darkness. That area provides something like a missing piece of the puzzle. It gives depth and presence to the overall photo. There's an almost oppressive darkness here, both in the processing and in her expression, somewhat placid but also, with the eyes looking up like that, wondrous.

 

The blackness is used to great effect, though it's quite graphic, feeling as if it's mostly solid ink. I'm wondering how it would feel if there were a blackness that could suggest depth but still without revealing detail which didn't feel quite so blocked. 

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Don't worry about your personal opinion about this work, it's always interesting to see the different perception of each observer. Thank you very much for your time and your comment.

 

Fred

I have the same feeling about the upper left light area, aimed to give depth and perspective to the composition.

About the extremely dark hair area, I had no option, if I enlighten it to provide details the cheek becomes blown loosing character and meaning. Nevertheless, I agree with you about this point. 

Again, you're right, I have the same feeling about the oppressive darkness and her enigmatic expression.

Thank you very much for your words dear friend.

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Me too, she is beautifully blonde, with large curls, and she always has a mess in the hair like if she don't care, lovely personality of a great young model.

Thank you Stephanie.

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Anonymous, I think it's wonderful that you disagree and only wish you'd say what you disagree with and why. You might just have a perceptive observation about the photo which would in some way add something meaningful to the discussion. That would be such a gift.

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Appreciate your response, anonymous. That gives me an idea of the criteria you use in reacting the way you do. 

 

My own reaction is uncertainty as to whether this is intended to be or would fit into a traditional notion of fine art photography. Much historical and contemporary and very expressive photography has given voice to a more high contrast or more flat and less contrast look. From the arid and sometimes dull-looking landscapes of Robert Adams to the extreme high contrasts and strong energy of Daido Moriyama, photographers have been deviating from Ansel Adams's incredible palette for quite some time.

 

Given what you've set up as a standard against which to judge this photo, I can understand the conclusion you draw and appreciate your making it clear.

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Thank you for your time and your critique, technically accurate no doubts, but let me tell you that you're pointing a fact that I always knew, sometimes you get what you get and no more. But this isn't a "fine art" intend, this is a humble portrait full of academical defects trying to transmit the character of a human being, exploring in consequence the reaction of the observers. Next time I'll take in account your critique, but don't expect a better result, I am not a good photographer, I'm a dilettante.

 

Fred

Thank you for your meaningful comments as a response to "Anonymous", evidently he has a different concept about photography, no better nor worst, just different, more technically pure as an important side of the work. We (you and I, John, and other people) watch photos expecting emotions beyond the rules, sometimes the photo follows accurately those rules, sometimes breaking the rules without mercy nor shame. Then what? Then we feels, because photographies are emotions.

As you point with your words, styles are a personal signature, depending from the inextricable mind of each photographer in first place and above everything. After that, variations are an infinite arch, as the life is in itself.

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Sometimes I prefer photos that I can embrace close to my heart rather than hang on the wall and see from a distance. I think I would embrace this photo. It speaks of a young woman with such a one-of-a-kind expression. The part of the photo that draws me the most is the white of her left eye.

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It was only when I've covered the top 2 inches of this powerful portrait that I've realised the balance necessity of the bright part...Very good work. Excellent relation with a model, her secret were kept.  

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