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Too many people who shoot color images don't understand color theory, or at least have an innate sense for it (myself included). And the single most important aspect of color theory is that all the tones need to compliment one another.

 

I respectfully submit that this image succeeds on composition but is elevated to greatness by how the subtle hues of blue and orange/red work together.

 

A wonderful semi-abstract piece.

Oh, I rmember all the commotion over this. I'm so glad it's still up. Good for you. This is a great street shot.

"...but I have been torn on what to do with this."

Easy, print it big and hang it on a wall. This is simply wonderful.

The clouds could be burned down if that was your choice, but it's quite dramatic the way it is.

There really are too many good images in your portfolio to comment on with out repeating myself so I just picked this one.

 

You've managed to work on a theme, person/environment/sense of distance (if I may simplify things for a minute for the point of discussion) and then find a way to repeat the concept without simply duplicating it. This is great work and I think these would show well together in an exhibition.

 

I think you have a keen eye and am enjoying you portfolio immensely.

 

 

Hmm, tough exposure but it works. I only wish for a little more of her left eye to be visible. But I like the image none the less.

The cool (as opposed to warm) tones of the greens and blues are very nice. The low contrast lighting serves the aethetics of this image as well.

And at the risk of reading too much into an image - I like how her covered arm is opposed by by her bare arm in the same way the railing plays off the bare street.

 

There is a lot to like here.

Oh, we all get these occasionally. But isn't it wonderful when they turn out like this?

The placement of the elements is well executed (or perhaps well selected) and the combination of human forms and geometric shapes is very intriguing. The whole thing has an odd feel yet somehow it remains in balance.

 

I think this an excellent image in a great folder.

Elegant and simple. A brilliant image.

I'm really not a fan of the subject or the treament you gave this, but then again it somehow trancends my personal bias and I see it as a great image.

 

Perhaps that then makes it the highest form of a compliment?

Beautiful composition. The coincident division of the clouds and colors gives this an abstract quality that elevates it beyond a simple picture of a cloud/sunset (no disrepect implied to sunsets or clouds of course)...

I see an image like this and I realze how far I still have to go.

I simply can't get past the fact that it just doesn't "look" right. Perhaps, as mentioned above, it is only something noticed by photographers, but I can't get past it.

 

I want it to be more seamless, less cut-and-paste. I'm not fooled in the way I need to to be able to appreciate this.

I like this, quirky, but still very engaging after the first look.

Such great colors too, I immediately took it for Provia, but can see by your notes it's Velvia.

Nicely done, I like it.

Thanks for the reply Eirik. I have modified the aperture by removing the little plastic ring in the lens, but I don't have a bulb setting on mine (though I will by tonight!). Looking forward to seeing more of your shots.

 

Regards,

 

Stephen

Eirik,

Wow, this is great. I just picked up a polaroid back that I had my eye on for a while. This image made me finally pull the trigger and get it. I've just started to experiment with it and was wondering if you've made any modifications to the Holga to get a little longer exposure? It strikes me that the slow Polaroid emulsions and the slow lens and shutter might be limiting this setup to bright-light scenes. Thoughts?

Ugh, so good!

This is as good as it gets.

Beautiful tones, compelling in every way. Lovely portfolio BTW...

-sp

Perfect. Really just tremendous.

I think this is a wonderful portrait, this is flattering to the subject and I like the pose, the lighting, and the tones. I would be happy with this effort.

 

But since you asked for some recommendations...I might wish for her face to be turned a slight bit more towards the camera. This would keep the nose from breaking the plane of her face and allow her left eye to be separated from her hair.

As expressed before, the out of focus areas and the multi-directional lighting fatally flaw this piece (for me). I'm at a loss to appreciate it for anything more than the idea of the composition.

Something to be said for having your camera ready, eh?

 

Nothing to critique except to say that this is composed well beyond what would be expected given the remarkable happenstance of an albino peacock strutting past. I commend you for making a picture rather than just settling for a snap shot.

 

 

(and BTW, perfect choice of exposure)

Great lighting and complimentary colors. I particularly like the mix of natural and man-made elements. "Urban foliage" if you will.