wcroninger

I'm taken by the symmetry of the bed and canopy as well as the pose and placement of the model. The inclusion of the light source really makes this work. Very sensual but sensitive work. Congratulations to both you and your subject.

Bill

Alec, superb portrait. I'd rate this better than the 6s you are amassing. The pose, choice of colors, detail in the white and overall impact makes it one of the more striking portraits that have appeared on photo.net. Congratulations

Nicely done Linda, its very much a "different" but effective pose. I like the contrast between the tones of the back and model's face. Keep it up!!

Martin, would add my compliments to the collection...technically and esthetically this is a superb image. Congratulations

I'd like to thank the Elves for moving Mr. Day's comments to an appropriate side

discussion. I agree with Tom that this Photo of the Week area is for discussion of just

that, the Photo of the Week. Mr. Day, you seem to have based your comments on your

dislike for Mr Amelkovich's work in toto. I personally find it difficult to understand how

anyone can comment that this image, taken on it's own merits is at all "pornographic."

 

Since my comments are only tangentally realated to the this Photo of the Week, feel free to

kill it off Elves! ;-)

Lighting and pose makes this a unique and effective portrait. Congratulations! My only thought might be to crop a bit from the bottom just to go tighter on her face.

One of those "right place, right times" shots that is truely stunning!! Thanks for being there and sharing this one Eddy!

I would agree withe "elves" that this is one of Igors "more gentle nudes." I'd also

argue that, although I do not find it one of the strongest POWs I've seen, it is

noteworthy. Congratulations Igor.

 

I do not, as a number have commented, see this as an example of a "dead body" or

representative of a crime scene. As a lab assistant in the gross anatomy lab I spend

one semester each year surrounded by 40 odd bodies in various stages of

"deconstruction." I do, as Kim S has suggested, see this as a woman in peaceful

repose, not at all suggestive of a corpse.

 

I am particularly taken back by the contributors who denegrate the entire theme of

"nude in the landscape" or anonymous nude as somehow unworthy. I've lived in a

sufficient number of remote areas where I would argue "naked in the woods" is not all

that uncommon! I would challenge anyone to look at Eric Boutilier-Brown's

environmental nudes and not see them as natural as well as stunning. I seldom show

a model's face in my work with the nude. I want the viewer to react to whether we

have captured light and form in some interesting way. Showing a model's face often

brings a stronger element of sensuality/sexuality into play. If the goal the model and

I had was to show a strong powerful woman who wishes to celebrate her body then

we would definitely elect to show her face. However if our goal was to evoke a

reaction to light, shadow and form we will not.

 

An "unnatural location or pose?" Your own viewpoint folks. None of us were there to

test the temperature or rock or air. We might take some cues from the tonality of the

water and sky but again this is easily manipulated by a technician as accomplished as

Igor. Criticisms at this level are, for me at least, an example of looking for something

to criticize. This is perhaps my major issue with many reviews at photo.net...looking

for something to criticize rather than accepting the image as the artists vision or

providing constructive criticism.

 

Igor, my only issue here is that the left arm appears to end at the shoulder...adjusting

to the pose so that her hand is visible at some point would help with closure. Fine

work, my congratulations.

Michael, 1st image I've commented on in months. Beautiful image, well conceived, executed and presented. This is one of the few nudes that is a credit to the theme. Congratulations

Yuri, I really love the composition, lighting and tones in this image. Absolutely beautiful.

Great angle and composition!! Congratulations

Beautiful still life!!

Lovely as always Mr. Peri. :-) I particularly like the feeling of depth in this image.

I could set and stare at this one for a long, long time!! Beautifully done.

Let me add my congratulations to the others, beautifully done!

Really well done Carlos, congratulations on an original idea and excellent execution.

The model is lovely to be sure but I think your choice of pose, attire and presentation make it more than just another shot of a beautiful woman. Nicely done, congratulations.

Great use of shape and color. Nicely done!

I'll add my praise to the growing list! An example of where lack of focus and placement work well...the model's pose also adds much to the overall effect.

Love the quiet elegance in this ladies face. The more you look at the portrait the more you would like to intrude just for a moment and ask her what she is thinking about.

Olga, just looked over your portraits section. Looks a lot better than I would expect for most beginners! ;-) Congratulations.

 

On this portrait I might try a tighter crop on her face. The hood's zipper does nothing and I think you could pull the fur to top of image without a problem. On my LCD monitor the face is pretty much washed out, not necessarily a problem if you were going for a high-key effect. The loss of detail in the hand is a problem I think as it tends to fight with her face for attention. Hope this helps!

Definitely one of the strongest photographs I've seen on photo.net in quite some time!! It argues well that it's not just a striking model that can get high marks but a striking use of space, pose, color and tonality that further enhances her beauty. Well done!!

Effective use of tones and effective composition. This one jumped right off the page while viewing a group of others...nicely done!

Frank, absolutely stunning lighting and angle here. The model's skin tones are lovely and the small rim lit area on the right side of her chin keeps that side of her face from merging with the backdrop. An exceptional portrait I'd say, many congratulations.

I'd echo Erin's comments. The composition places the man in his environment well. Very good detail in the shadows. This is the type of portrait that has "depth" both in the technical as well as aesthetic sense. Well done.