david_hansen8

I disagree with Kerry's assessment of the horizon line - I think it works great where it is (sorry, Kerry). However, I do agree about the tree branches being distracting.

What I particularly like about this image are the echos of shapes: her left arm follows the the same line as the dark band in the clouds, her right arm reflects the transition of the horizon beneath it, and the scarf, of course, mimics the clouds and shows that they are rolling in.

Another echo is that both her arms, the end of the scarf, and most importantly her face are all lifiting towards the heavens which are soon to obscured by oncoming cloudbank - a powerful symbol. Because one arm echos the clouds, and the other the land her pose helps in joining the land and sky and explains the horizon as a border instead of a barrier - a place of meeting instead of seperation.

Interesting. It's kind of a sexy huntress pose, yet she's wearing a man's shirt (and apparently socks) which would imply a relaxed morning and perhaps a large comfy couch and a cup of coffee. I think it would be better if the sock were not in such a state - she's posed to strike or to slink away, but the sock is saying "Pull me up, I'm falling off." - an incongruous message.

Also, the stark nature of her surroundings along with the tight framing of the subject (she just barely fits in the frame) would suggest that a softer pose - particularly with the clothes she's wearing - might be more appealing.

This image has made me think - and that's always a good thing.