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I thoroughly enjoy the smooth depth of contrast with the lighting, I feel the detail in the shadows contributes to a wonderfully enigmatic photograph. I would rather have seen the model more closely align body lines with the tree, bringing it less mystery, the picture truly has enough. The final point of the enigma, one that is truly interestingn is the white showing in the mirror. Accident or no, it helps complete the picture. I suggest that a slightly closer crop on the top, left and bottom eliminating a little more of the uncessary towels and slightly distracting vignette darkness which loses more detail and detracts, than it does add. Overall, I still thoroughly enjoy this photo. Thank you.
Chris
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That's what I see when I look at this picture. A memory of time spent working hard, no A/C, coffee breaks were a welcome respite, even during a summer's work day.

Thanks for posting.

Chris Brown

I appreciate the positive comment. One of my least cropped, and as such, one of my favorites.

Chris

Paul, Ed, Ian,

Thank you all for the comments. I see what you mean about the lighter portion taking away from the eye's desire to travel onward. I can only re-crop and re-post, as I won't be in New Orleans for a long time. I really appreciate the feedback.

Chris

Need to have some feedback here. Trees are some of my favorite

subjects. I love black and white photography. It's easier being mostly

colorblind. Critiques are needed, ratings are still welcome.

I love her hair. Took her to some natural lighting I had in another

room. I like this better than the studio shots. I'm not posting them.

Critiques are needed, ratings are welcome.

Thank you all, in advance for insight and comments.

Chris Brown