Would you like to see more?

Nice framing and use of color. Minimalist, and strong.

Robert was a little bit quick in posting his comment. I wanted to tell everyone that this was part of a presantation......

 

Anyway thanks Robert and feel free to visit the rest of the presentation at

 

 

http://www.photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=207375

 

I took two similar versions of this photo. The other one was a

more 'frame filling' shot. However, I thought this was more

dramatic. I would be grateful to know what others think.

 

By the way! To see the other version of this photo, please click on

my presentation.

 

Thanks in advance.

...Not sure whether I like the space 'wasted' or not, but for me, in photography, no space can be wasted. It can only be created. I am inclined to think that it would have looked much less dramatic had more of the model been seen.

I like it. Color is just great and I love the composition.

better girlie picture

I think her face and skin helps this photo. I wish her hair was covering her ears though or if it was straighter. I like straight hair that's all. Now I have a problem with her left arm. It's just there. I would like it more if her arm was behind her back and her elbow was out. Good photo though.

there is no such thing as empty space in photography. My only complaint is that she is ridgid and her left arm is just hanging there. try more of an s curve with the arm. it may help add some more feminine flair to it, instead of just being there.

boring and marginally exploitive

If I was as easily bored as you Thomas, I would have killed myself long ago!

I am honoured that in the 4 + years that you have been a member of photo.net that I am the only photographer worthy of your comments.

 

You are not only boring! You are sad!

 

I have a question for Mr. McCracken. Why would you post things like "I would have killed myself long ago" about the author of a critique you asked for? Critiques sting sometimes. And it's good for photographers and photography. One of the first teachers I had in school was ruthless in critique. It was embarassing sometimes. But, I saw people in that class improve dramatically in very short periods of time. One of the last teachers I had in school was very easy in his critiques. Students left the class making the same mistakes in composition, subject matter etc. they were making when they started.

With that being said, you have some nice photography on your photo.net portfolio. This image is not one of them. The models you are using are attractive and the wardrode is fun and playful but you have taken an image that some might call "boring" and tried to make it more interesting by shifting the frame. Of the 15 photos in the "scantily clad girls" section 7 had the same "technique". It does nothing to add to the overall effect of the images. The effect is one that saws the girl at the wrists. Also the image is too flat. There is no tonal depth between the model and the wall. Her shoulder almost blends into the wall.

As for Mr O' Reilley's comment that it is "marginally exploitive", I disagree. But I do agree that it is a boring photo.

Please don't tell me you think I should kill myself....

Your comment is noted, respected and appreciated. The comment directed Mr Thomas O'Reilly was founded! He has been a member of photo.net since October 1999 and he has commented on 8 photos.......... all mine and all the same comment!

 

I hope this helps you understand. I appreciate comments and critiques that are of a constructive nature...

 

Regards