retro?

[nOrmalSukx]

(the sizing makes it look a little OoF but it's actually quite clear on my computer)


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/nOrmalSukx3/9b7b06f0.jpg

i personally really like this photo. just wondering how others felt.

[lynnma]

(the sizing makes it look a little OoF but it's actually quite clear on my computer)
i personally really like this photo. just wondering how others felt.hi noRM..

Now remember you are in the "whipping post" so be ready:rofl

First off yes is does seem out of focus.. which way did you resize it I'm confused (don't take much). I like the lighting but there are a couple of things I would have changed. The red thingy that is attached to the garment over her shoulder? I would have cloned that out. The strings hanging from the other material on the other side I would have cloned them out too. I think she's very pretty but I can't see her eyes very well and maybe that was your intention for her to be looking away. I think the colors are lovely. I think I'm struggling to try to feel what the intent of the shot is. What is it you are aiming to capture.. I also think that the pose is a little awkward with her shoulder and upper arm in a rather "front and center" positon. As I said earlier tho I do love the colors and the lighting. Having said all that... it's much easier to critique other's work than it is your own most of the time:D

[nOrmalSukx]

hi there! thanks so much for the critique. i was just wondering about the "strings of fabric" honestly i'm looking and dont see them :( . about the intent of the photo. i was trying to mimic some older shots you see in vogue and to have a sweet fashion like a prom dress mixed w/ something more badass like an army jacket, because of wanting the army jacket to be that i left the patch, but i think i might try cloning it out just to see what it looks like ya know? i wanted her to look like a beautiful badass.

just explaining thank you SO MUCH again for critiquing. i dont want you to think i'm like offended or am trying to defend my every aspect in this photo. to be quite honest i dont even notice a lot of problems in my photos so it's really nice to have such detail oriented people to come to for help.

[lynnma]

hi there! thanks so much for the critique. i was just wondering about the "strings of fabric" honestly i'm looking and dont see them :( . about the intent of the photo. i was trying to mimic some older shots you see in vogue and to have a sweet fashion like a prom dress mixed w/ something more badass like an army jacket, because of wanting the army jacket to be that i left the patch, but i think i might try cloning it out just to see what it looks like ya know? i wanted her to look like a beautiful badass.

just explaining thank you SO MUCH again for critiquing. i dont want you to think i'm like offended or am trying to defend my every aspect in this photo. to be quite honest i dont even notice a lot of problems in my photos so it's really nice to have such detail oriented people to come to for help.you know what? maybe they are not strings but just lines to her left, under the silver fabric.. (tough to get old normal :rofl ) I think it's great that you've had the courage to put your shot in the whipping post.. a lot of people won't. I'm like you.. I often don't see things in my shots that others see right away. Thanks so much for explaining your intention in the shot... I like to know.. and trust me sweetie, you among friends here even with whipping post critiques.:clap and ps.. I did'nt see the Army Jacket, it's not so clear, that would have been neat.

[nOrmalSukx]

yea, the jacket is a lot more clear in another shot i have like this one. that shot's in the portaits part of the shots forum. and i must say i'm glad i'm amoung friends.



you know what? maybe they are not strings but just lines to her left, under the silver fabric.. (tough to get old normal :rofl ) I think it's great that you've had the courage to put your shot in the whipping post.. a lot of people won't. I'm like you.. I often don't see things in my shots that others see right away. Thanks so much for explaining your intention in the shot... I like to know.. and trust me sweetie, you among friends here even with whipping post critiques.:clap and ps.. I did'nt see the Army Jacket, it's not so clear, that would have been neat.

[wxwax]

Lovely colors, and if you were going for a pose that looks like you were catching someone unaware of the camera, it works. Kinda looks like she's backstage or something. That bright stuff on the right does compete for the eye, of course, you may have intended that. Not crazy about the framing, especially the cut off fingers, but I'm sure others would differ. It does look soft, is it truly sharp? Here's one thing I would try to fix next time: the highlight on her head is totally blown-out.

[Rohirrim]

I think you have captured her expression very well. I also like the lighting. It does look somewhat "old fashioned."

It does look OOF to me though. I would either make it sharper, or perhaps keeping some items (eyes, jewlery, lips) sharp, while giving the rest a slight gaussian blur

Nice job,

[nOrmalSukx]

well they aren't like crystal clear, they're soft but they were meant to be soft. but when i made them smaller they got blurry. it makes me sad lol. i never really noticed the highlight on her head but i definitely agree. thanks so much!



Lovely colors, and if you were going for a pose that looks like you were catching someone unaware of the camera, it works. Kinda looks like she's backstage or something. That bright stuff on the right does compete for the eye, of course, you may have intended that. Not crazy about the framing, especially the cut off fingers, but I'm sure others would differ. It does look soft, is it truly sharp? Here's one thing I would try to fix next time: the highlight on her head is totally blown-out.

[nOrmalSukx]

thanks so much for the help.



I think you have captured her expression very well. I also like the lighting. It does look somewhat "old fashioned."

It does look OOF to me though. I would either make it sharper, or perhaps keeping some items (eyes, jewlery, lips) sharp, while giving the rest a slight gaussian blur

Nice job,