Lou_Meluso

I like the shot. First off this is clearly not a "bridal" picture and not created to please the subject. It appears the bride is posing for another photographer, from a lower position, outside the frame. The carefully placed dress and woman's pose speaks to that. The high angle of this shot gives the image a strong, swooping graphic appeal that is accentuated by the powerful contrast of the surround-light/dark, rough/soft, old/new. The highlights on the dress don't bother me as that's what satin does. This took a quick eye to see this shot and recognize the interesting shapes and contrasts. I wish there was a bit more room at the top for better visual balance but perhaps that was cropped tight for reasons unknown. Overall a successful image.

A good image overall. Not really anything new here, concept-wise, but that's OK. The contemplative mood and beautiful technical quality carry the image well. Both are enhanced by the square crop, a previous poster made, which makes the composition much stronger.

Thanks for stopping by, good to hear from you! I appreciate you reminding me of your sisters name. She was a sweet kid.

I have no problem with the photo-illustration presented. It's a neat visual idea well presented. Anyone who has shot buildings in the city with a wide angle lens would see that the plane is far too large in the scene to be real. As a studio table top photographer, "faking" elements in a photo-illustration is common. In the old days, I would hire specialists to retouch transparencies and strip in elements. Today the photographer can do it himself. No matter if it's a photograph or a photo-illustration, it stands on it's on feet as a good visual idea with a strong graphic appeal. It will be a worthy addition to the photographer's portfolio.

I'm not sure why people look down at commercial type imagery or photo-illustrations because they're not"real". It's just another type of image making and another way to express visual creativity. My approach to critique is to not worry how an image was made, but how it moves me. Does it speak to me. Does it have the visual impact to grab my attention. I don't compare the image to other works in their portfolio or to other photographers work. I let the image stand, or fail, on it's own merits.

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Canon Canonet G-III, Tri-X

This image is not to my taste. It feels very unbalanced to me with a lot going on on the right side- wheel, liner elements, wall tonal change and texture and nothing on the left. The model and chair seems to be tilted and sliding to the left. The lighting is very nice but the tight top and bottom crop feels constrained. I like the monotone feel but the pose does not help the theme and her gaze pulls me out of the scene. Perhaps looking at the suitcase, with her face in half light, might provide greater emotional subtext.

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Nikon D200

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Yashica Super TL, Yashinon DX 50mm f/1.7, Fuji Superia 400

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Nikon D200 with a body cap pinhole.

I like this image a lot. There is a playfulness at work here and it's exactly the odd number of hands that make it unique. I don't feel the "horror effect" as mentioned. Narrow depth of focus has often been used to direct attention and by using the frosted glass the depth is reduced to a single point of the finger tips which adds the all important element of impact to the image. It stops you. I think the composition shows good placement and a sensitivity for the very graphic nature of the elements. Well done, Maria!

I appreciate the feedback. This is shot on B&W film with a Canon F-1.

Thanks for the comment, E! Yes, that is natural light found in the corner in an old garage in Florida. 

Thanks all for the comments and feedback. The object on her head on the far side is an eagle feather.

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Canon 7 Rangefinder, Canon 135mm lens, Fuji 400

This is a good photo-illustration with a strong graphic appeal. It appears selective color was used but unsure. The landscape color is so subtle and uniform it looks processed. Using the "Kodak red spot" is a tried and true technique, if a bit clichéd, to give emphasis to a smaller subject in a landscape and it works well here to draw the eye in an otherwise monochromatic scene. Sensitive placement of the visual elements makes for a balanced and pleasing composition.

Sorry, but disagree. I like the stronger circular elements even though some might characterize it as "banding". The softening effects you used are mushy by comparison, not especially beautiful to my eye.

The moment you try to apply some creative litmus test to prove the perception of beauty you will find others who will disagree. Not all masterpieces are technically perfect. I much rather enjoy an image that has visual impact and emotional content that is not technically perfect than a hundred perfect images made with no creative spirit. I enjoy the image as it stands for the qualities it possesses not for some idealized bid for pictorial perfection that it presumably missed.

Delicate and delightful. The limited color range and subtle tones adds to the delicacy. Nice seeing and handling of focus.