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from stevenloewenthal/Steven (1,587) 
on March 10, 2005 2:53:20 AM CST
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I give this a 2, but wanted to give you a 1, as a possible wake up call. I think you're stuck on photographing subjects straight on. (This is a great portrait, and a good black and white, but your soft focus looks out of place. That's my 2.) Here's my 1: Her hands...her hands, how about a low angle shot featuring her hands in prayer with her face in background? How about off to the side, top angle, dramatic lighting; how about the other side, maybe eye level.......I hope you get my point. You can pull in so many different elements: her hair, face, hands, texture of the clothing, to pull of a more dramatic rendering of "quiet time". This is a damn good photo, B&W, composition and lighting (I'd love this quality for my kids), but just too ordinary.
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From headley/Jeff (6,926)
on March 10, 2005 7:27:00 AM CST
Steven, Thanks for the thoughtful critique. I agree with your comments. Particularly about shooting straight on. I have committed myself to breaking out of this mold. Again, I really appreciate the feedback. This is what Photosig is all about. Best regards, Jeff
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from cutku/Teoman (492)
on March 8, 2005 5:56:33 PM CST
Dear Jeff, your photo is a good sample for ideeal portrait. Light and composition is perfect. Position and movement of model is very natural. Black and white is ver good choice... Good job. Congratulations... Best regards
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from kennedy/Derek (12,455)
on March 8, 2005 5:42:54 PM CST
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She seems oddly centered. Lighting is good, good detail too. I love the tones, and that expression/pose is priceless. I might have cropped some from her right side to more center her...not sure tho. EDIT: Jeff, how do you like the 20D?
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from malaxos1/Dean (9,815)
on March 8, 2005 5:37:28 PM CST
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A nice peacfull photo with great lighting and exposure. The only drawback is that there is too much dead space on the right and left sides of the photo. A little cropping will do wonders here. Thanks for sharing...Dean
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