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I think this is brilliant and I would love to have an image like this in my portfolio. And if I did I would want to do some dodging and burning on the background...as it is, the entire image is a bit flat. I'd want the tower to really POP off the page. -
MOURNE MOUNTAINS, NORTHERN IRELAND
von_mcknelly commented on bjorn_moback's gallery image in Landscape
If a work creates an emotion then it's art....this creates an emotion of loneliness for me. That being said, this lovely image is art. -
I can feel the brisk air and smell the color of the sky. -
<p>Kyle, I've been photographing people for over twenty years. I started off with a cheap 35 mm I picked up at the local pawn shop and it served me well for the first year or so before I upgraded to medium format and a professional 35 mm camera. I can't tell you what equipment will be best for you but I can tell you this....it's not the camera, it's the user that counts. I know a photographer that goes on location, shooting for high end clients such as Macy's with a Leica and one lens. It's how you work with the people you'll be photographing and how you control the light...the camera is only a tool. The best of luck on your portrait studio.</p>
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Bravo to you for getting out on such a winters night in order to capture this sweet scene. -
RULE OF THIRDS? More of a guideline really. I think you have a story being told here John and it works well in B&W. My take on the image as a whole is the crop. The two passerby's with their back to the camera don't work with the story of the men sitting around on a break. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it....sweet street shot however you want to look at it. -
Even though I have never worked on a motor of any sort I still find them fascinating specially in a B&W images such as this...deep rich tones and grease. Guess it's a guy thing. Well done Tony! -
The duality between the warmth of the sun and the deep cold of winter is portrayed very well in this image. -
Crisp and colorful seascape image. I do like the contrast between the bright boats and the darken sky...kudos Marta. -
Wedding photoshoot in France
von_mcknelly commented on sobokar_photo's gallery image in Uncategorized
Great location for this type of image. The wardrobe styling and lighting is magazine quality. I'll have to agree with Bill Jordan when it comes to the pose. It is a bit over exaggerated, unless of course she has just be stood up at the alter. I do realize that there may have been restrictions as to which angle to shoot from and I'm sure this was shot from many angles but for me...I prefer an up shot rather than a down shot. With that said, I still think it's a beautiful image worthy of a brides wedding album. -
I find that still life works best when you have three objects in the frame. Now that's more of a guideline rather than a rule. I do like your subject matter and the muted lighting...gives it that turn of the century look. It very subjective, but I'd like to see a hint of background to add perspective. Sweet choice of shapes and the texture on the bottles. -
I believe you have a good head shot here. Lighting, background, makeup and most of all an emotional expression from the subject are all present here, but, and I mean this in the nicest way. If it was my shot I would have been level with the subject instead of shooting at a downward angle. If you're going to use a headband make sure the hair is tidy and not puffed up at the top...I would like to see the hair off the subjects left shoulder and the flyaways sprayed down. Her false eye lashes could use a bit of photo shopping as well as some skin smoothing. You're on the right track Don...it's the little details that make the difference. -
My favorite time of year. When all is renewed and the days a warmer so that we may go out and play with nature. The light hitting the water droplets makes me think of the morning and the fresh sent of the day. -
Excellent portfolio work. Your use of lighting, pose and wardrobe work well in this image. -
Very alien looking...hungry alien. Notice how the light bleeds through the petals showing the veins of the flower. Nicely done sir! -
Life is short...wear tropical shirts and feel the sand between your toes. -
The simple days of yesteryear..sweet post work Tony. -
The simplicity of the image as a whole and the lack of people in what one would think to be a busy downtown is why this is a fabulous photojournalism style shot. -
Ship broke down so whale watchers catch a ride back to port (click images to view larger)
von_mcknelly commented on steveshinn's gallery image in Funny
And here I thought I was the king of being goofy...I here by relinquish my crown to you Steve. -
I find this to be over the top creative...well done on good story telling in a single image. And we all know that's not an easy task to accomplish. Kudos to you Jack. -
Great composition and location to catch the right light...I like how the background fades away. My monitor may be different than yours (or everyone's for that matter) but I'm seeing a pinkish gray skin tone under the subjects neck. As I said, it may very well be how I'm seeing it. Any way....lovely portrait work! -
Stark with a wide emotional impact...something I'd expect to see in a museum. -
Incredible imagery...the emotional impact of the subject matter alone is over the top, but to have captured the moment of the mother's glance with so much love in her eyes....wow! -
The light and shadow play in this image is stunning...kudos. -
I find your image to be on the right track....clean lighting and a touch of emotion captured in the subject. Rule of thirds are in use and it's fine, except that the fingers are cropped off...OUCH! The background and subject are a little flat...if the background was darkened then the subject would pop out at the viewer a bit more. I do like his little smirk...well done.
