Kelly

Shot on 8x10. Please critique. Thanks.

Very moody shot, and she has a great expression. Well done.

 

However, the left side would be better burned down, at least to match the right (although both could come down even further). And the top of her right leg (on the left), along with her stomach and arm could be brought down too, and opening her eyes, thereby focusing more of the interest in her face.

 

Like this (sorry...you know me...can't resist :) )

 

Alexis

 

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Very good use of light, it's really nice! I can see your model is going for the innocent look, and that works very good I think.

I know you can't resist, and that's why I like your feedback. I'm usually just so happy my 8x10s work out that I forget to apply some basic darkroom techniques (in PS). I'll do more playing prior to printing. I think I'm more inclined to brighten the shoulder on the right, though, since I like the contrast...

Thanks,

Robert

Stunning... chris

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The evenly illuminated shoulders makes a wonderful difference in an already exceptional image.

This is indeed an interesting lighting setup, and I like how you've achieved a dramatic effect by contrasting just her skin with her hair. The light on the shoulders is lovely. I kind of wish her fingers weren't cropped, mainly because my eye gravitates toward hands and she's got such a great gesture going on- it's a shame we can't see all of it.