jess merrill

Very nicely done! I like the harmony of white, and the pyramidal balance (not easy to do in even numbers).

I've taken many shots like this myself. As in mine, there is no compelling point of interest although the scene evokes feelings of early spring when everything is gray, dull, uninteresting, neither warm nor cold, and yet something moves you (and me) to take the picture. What did you see that motivated you to snap the shutter? What emotion does this place stimulate? What statement did you want to make?

 

Best Regards,

Jess

My initial response was more to the caption than to the photograph. Recognizing neither a flea market nor Miami, I had to read the caption to understand what was going on. At first glance, it was simply a snapshot of a sad old woman; then a sad old woman recoiling from the crowd in the background. What is the purpose of the picture?

If to tell a story, I feel that it falls short; if to embarrass or humiliate the woman -- great success.

A beautiful face, high contrast and selective color make this a compelling portrait, but I don't understand the purpose of the blue/gray overlay. Is this part of a series or is the overlay an artifact for the sake of technique or perhaps another purpose beyond the folds and crevices of my simple mind?

Her eyes make this a compelling portrait. I like your choice of framing and monochromatic presentation. Well done!

This is the path to my favorite spot on a Michigan trout stream.

It's always a mystery as to what will happen when I arrive -- fish or

no fish.