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Thanks.

I have been trying to make an image of whiteness myself. I think this is a good one, but the black spots (holes?) are killing me. Also I think much of the image is on the right, obviously I suppose, but you might consider changing the angle at which the ceiling hits the top left border so that you activate the entire image... In any case interesting, and also funny for me, in that of all the things I have tried to make "white" images of , I didn't think of white walls! Cheers

I like this image. Not becuase it is a particularly good or flattering "portrait" in the highschool yearbook, give it to all your buddies sense, but because of the intensity of your sitters look, and the raw, but clearly composed aspects of the image give it an edginess, that I don't want to look away from. There is a great history of similar images, unfortunately Iam not coming up with a lot of names right now, but look at William eggleston and you will see what I mean. If in on the other hand you are going for highschool yearbook, (which is fine too) do something that is more flattering to your subject. For example her head looks small in comparison to her legs. which are certainly muscular, so show that off!

Lots of possibilities in this stlye. Good luck!

Being a horse person I appreciate this image very much. The blown out window doesn't bother me, but there are some highlights on the main beam that do, the image might benefit from a little (emphasis on little) darkness-- sense of mystery, but that may be more me emotional/visual connection to old barns speaking more than anything else. Otherwise, nicely composed visually interesting image. Cheers,katie

Great life portrait in a classic style!

For your perusal.

of "abstract" landscapes

I like the idea of getting detail in the back of the hand, but you don't have enough to make it an interesting image for me. The shape of the hand would do it, but I wish you could see just a bit more of the fingers. So that they reached more to the edges of the frame instead of into dead space. Just a little bit though because I like what you are doing. Finally the image is flat, more contrast would help bring out those details you are looking for. Adjust the exposure until you have a true highlight and then adjust the contrast until you've got black, and forgive me if I am stating something you already know. Cheers.

Paul, you image is overexposed, which is also making it flat try toning down the highlights, and I think you will find a more visually appealing imae. Nice perspective, but I would loose the but of yellow spinnaker as it doesn't fit either as a shape element or in the color scheme. Cheers.

a good moment. two things. 1) the blown out forehead on the grey horse, i personally don't believe that you can have blown out highlights I just don't think it works here 2) you might try to leave less space above the jockeys head and get more of the legs next time, hard in the heat of the moment. Just a thought.

I understand that you were trying to remove an unfortunate background (at least I assume), but I would consider trying something else. burn the edges do just about anything else to obscure what you don't want seen, but the square pattern distracts form an otherwise nice moment.

sharpness, light, color, perspective= graphically satisfying image.

Award for most unique "bean" shot, although I am not sure the angled composition works for me in the end, you tried something different and therefore get the prize, but don't ask me what that might be.

thank god for a different take on the flower portrait!

thanks guys, for the responses. I agree that his left eye is a little dark. I haven't done anything to this yet except the crop. Unfortunately there was no more head in the image. o-well. I didn't have a strong feeling about it, and didn't want to spend a lot of time burning and dodging until I did... I think I will give him a little work.

Would appreciate and critique. I cropped it so that it would be a really symetric image, and I

am trying to decide if it works or not. Also the fact that his forehead is cut off drives me nuts,

but I would like to know if you all think its a loser or a keeper.

Possibly the best horse racing image I've seen. For me it captures the surreal feeling of charging down a track at a million miles an hour on a thousand pound animal with little sticks for legs. Really beautiful.

Lovely dreamy image. It might benefit from just a little bit darker darks somewhere in the image?

I really liked the image small, but the light is so overpowering when you look at it larger that you loose everything else. Would you consider burning it in just a little?

Nice expression/attitude, nice angle. I like the triangle. Wonder what it would have looked like if you were shooting from below, and made him look really tall instead of reall little. It would have said something totally different but it might be an interesting contrast.

 

The eyes should be brighter maybe? comments, critiques appreciated.

Not bad, if the flash was a little less intense, it might look like she was a part of the scene, instead of pasted in. If you can get the two to match it will look natural. Otherwise nice expression etc.

Any criticism appreciated.

Personal opinion here, but this is the most interesting nude I've seen on this site thus far. Just abstract enough, just literal enough. Nice use of the frame, except the little bit of arm just above the leg. I like the tone, the light and the grain here. It makes it a little raw, in a kind of emotional way. NIce job.

having been in that postion before I know what's going through his head, and it isn't happy thoughts... aside from that, maybe there is a bit of a blue/cyan cast and maybe a little dark, otherwise fantastic timing great image.