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I think it's a strong and emotionally impactful photo.
The point that I would like to add is that the awkwardness of the composition is infact congruent with the awkwardness of being displaced, lost or disenfranchised. In this context, the composition contributes perfectly to the theme conveyed. Moving an element here or there or changing its tonality may make for a technically more balanced and pleasing general composition, but it would not be as effective in delivering the message. Being balanced and pleased is not what this photo is about.
Appreciate your work greatly - keep it up.

 

Although it is humorous and I laughed out loud when I saw your "idiot on cellphone" comment, you have to admit that he actually really completes the composition of this shot. 

Perhaps also it hints thematically that the church, in all it's history, spectacle and grandeur, is meant to serve the common man.  

Just a thought - great shot...makes me want to go to Rome.

 

So much has to "go right" in terms of included elements in a wide shot like this.  Congratulations!  

Fantastic !

Fantastic!

Crazy yet beautiful abstract. In many ways it seems like a still-life, and yet it is of course, real life. I had no idea that eye(s) and eyelid(s) could look like this close up. Thanks for sharing this and...welcome back Laura

 

Impressive in all aspects.

Gorgeous. Full of life!

 

The parts of this image which I feel are working well are: -Her hair colour contrasted with the colour of her top. - The tilt of her head and other diagonal lines add interest.

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I saw your photoshopped version and I think it is an improvement to delete the background. An improvement yet again would be to set her against complimentary backgrounds when you are shooting her.

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A bit of of advice for a beginner? Ok. Shoot a tonne of frames...and only show your very very best. Easy eh? I hope you see these comments as a contribution. Happy Shooting!

 

 

 

 

 

Convey's her dream state very well and looks like a dream from the viewer's point of view as well. This is an example where covering her necklace with her hair actually helps the shot succeed. Usually it works the other way around! Congratulations!

It really has that "person in their element' look with the colours and how relaxed she is. This is also an excellent example of how a top button done up but under a little bit of tension can be much more enticing than the same button undone. Just my opinion. Great work!

 

Terrific! Hooray for 3200 and pushing it to 12800! A few dust specs to edit but this is a gorgeous capture.

 

comments appreciated

Terrific work. Playful, pleasing and challenging. A valuable contribution.

 

Gorgeous work. Did you shoot her in place or was it composited?

Excellent in all dimensions. Demonstrates that there is no need for heavy handed editing when you put the elements together with care when shooting.

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Seems quite sad - if I had to guess. Interesting abstract and the colours are great.

Can't quite pin down why, but I am very attracted to this shot. Did you use the HDR technique here?

What I appreciate most about this image is that there is a lot of realism and yet also a lot of abstraction - and all accomplished without any interventionist digital editing! Initally I was a little put off by including the plant but after a short while I realized that it does contribute to the image. Awesome.

 

Excellent. Looks like jewelry!

Great light and dramatic angles. I admire this greatly. Her pouty lips and her garb also remind me of Stevie Nicks.

This is Magic. Thanks for sharing.

Very cool abstract. Colours are evocative.

Fantastic! Keep going in your explorations!

Very cool shot ( no puns intended ). I like the colours and the wave action the most. Was this taken with a fish-eye or is it a composite?