jbidarra

This is not the kind of picture to be interested for long. This is pure pop art futility in pastel colors. Now, for something more serious, although I can understand your point, the idea in this case, for a rainy day photo, was to keep colors not saturated and contrast low. And my idea was also to play mainly with yellow and green. I dodged the two more proeminent fruits (in reality street lamps) to add a little (subtle) color contrast with the foliage. I believe this point can be of disputable taste, but it works for me.

I must confess that, at this stage, I much prefer this image to the "cafe on the beach" photo. Both are "experiments" (call it "things I do just for fun" could be more appropriate) that I will normally let "breed" for months, and then decided if I still like them or not. The feedback on PN can have a role in my second toughts, and I think you know that I value some opinions much more then others. Your opinion is always welcome and of great value, even if for the time being, we agree on disagree. Regards.

 

PS: You can be "bruttaly honest", even more, you should. I like the experience I am having in PN a lot, but one thing that really strikes me is the amazing number of "touchy" people and "delicate" egos around. I am all in favor off saying things politely and in a pedagogical way, wich I think you do, but if you post a photo for critique it is supposed that by definition its to be critiqued and questioned, otherwise it should be named "praise and glory forum".

Again a very simple but effective composition a beautiful light and a very good photo. Regards.

I like this image. Very simple composition, very few elements and soft light yet visual very beautiful and appealing. Regards.

Very good photo. I like the composition and the wind movement in the clouds. Perfect BW tones. Regards.

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Thank you all for your nice comments. Every contribution is welcome and appreciated.

My regards to Winky. A very good photo. My regards also to the photographer, also because he deserves a supportive word for his noble attitude.

Great portrait. I like the point-of-view, the light (in particular the lght in her face and hair) and the excelent BW tones. Regards.

LOL, you really made me laugh. You know, on a bar on a summer afternoon things can easily get out of focus... And in those rare occasions I can be arty. But in the next morning besides an occasional head hick I realize I am probably not an artist. What I am is a very curious guy that likes to do different things at the same time, or to jump from one theme to another, which as a big downside, it's not easy for me to have a style. But, hey, that's life.

Back to the photo, I applied some contrast and darkened the sky, I am not sure if it can take much more contrast but I will try. Thank for your time and comments. Regards.

Very good photo. I like her proud and strong expression. Regards.

beautiful image. Gorgeous combination of colors and very good framing. Regards.

Very good photo. Regards.

Strange colors outside the windows that are really open to fantasy (there is a party going on?). I would have moved closer (if possible) and give more prominence to the windows. Regards

This a beautiful and classic street portrait. Very lovely expression on her face. I don't think the sun is distracting, but that's only my opinion. Regards.

Simple yet powerful composition. Great BW tones. I love the detail of the small tree in the distance. Regards

Very good photo. Perfect focus were it should be and great use of very limited depth-of-field. Beautiful bw tones and soft light. Regards.

Very good landscape photo. Great light and tones. Regards.

Very good photo, I like the original composition and loneliness of the red color. Regards.

What a memory my friend! Yes, it is. And I wouldn't dare to go inside. Regards.

A very good composition, a great light and beautiful tones. The child placement and the direction of his head his a perfect detail. A very good photo, no doubts. Regards.

Very good photo. The devil is on the details and in this photo the details are a must. The pack of cigarettes, the shadows and the yellow stripes, which form a V. Very good composition. Regards.

Fascinating, mysterious and elegant photo. Very good colors, also. Regards.

Very good landscape photo. Great light and tones.

Great light and colors. Very good composition. Regards.

Very good photo with great light. Regards.