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Lady in the door way in Cuba. Liked the antique sewing machine so

decided to focus on that.

 

Thoughts?

 

Many more pics needing your thoughts pleeeeeeeease.

 

Claire

I think you captured a great moment here with the lady looking out to something we can't see past her job and where she is. I really like her gaze, and the highlight on the left of the sewing machine. I'm not sure about the dangling thing on the upper left, but I think it works. I would suggest making her shirt darker since I think it takes away from the focus on the machine, and also making her face lighter since I think it would add to the mystery of where she is looking . Finally, I would try to clone out in PS whatever the light thing behind the lade is, as it distracts the viewers attention away from her face. Very interesting photo, with a great nostalgic and symbolic effect. cheers.

I agree with Alex, on pretty well every point. It's a great expression. The machine, the hand and the face will all come together better with a crop from the right, up to the hand. It will also decentralize her face and give more apparent space in the direction of her gaze. It's a delightful shot, and expression.