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Photography \ Figure | 03/19/08 @936 | Byonder | critiques (22) | views (1078)

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Another shot from the graveyard.

C&C welcome (or even one of these handy-dandy reviews!)

Update: Added version without the figure.

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ThruMyEyez

03/20/08 @020

At first glance she appears not to fit into the scene. After looking at this longer, her skin tone coupled with her black hair and coat cause her to fit in with the elements just fine. Good composition as in the previous shot.

Juro

03/20/08 @042

Added a review.

Was refreshing. Should use them more.

Hysteria

03/20/08 @185

I think it's the mist and the black coat that pops her out of the photo, the graveyard is in the mist and greyish (which looks really good) and she appears out of it and black. The feeling I get is that she is not part of the graveyard, that she is seperate from it, but she is facing towards it intending to go there? something like that anyway, .. Don't know if that was the intent you were after.

kittyKat

03/20/08 @199

wonderful!

Byonder

03/20/08 @271

ThruMyEyez,

Hysteria and

kittyKat: Thanks!

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Juro: Thanks very much for the review

Here's another version without the figure.

moserArtist

03/20/08 @274

Looks like a theater stage. The girl is sort of floating...
Some minor halo effect around her arms adds to that feeling.

Wish her legs and feet were in the composition as well.

The background is still the best part of this moody piece.

Maybe darkening the blackground slightly (selective color=>black).

The stone belonging to one of the graves (midleft) could have a little more space on its left side.

Version without figure looks nice too.

Juro

03/20/08 @648

I like that version better.

Looks a lot like England.

Byonder

03/20/08 @666

moserArtist: Darkened the background a bit. Since the gravestones aren't really a "main" element of the picture it didn't bother me to have them close to the edges (the one on the right is pretty close too) -- plus there's another gravestone right next to it, so more space would just create the same "problem" with the next one over. Thanks for the comment.

Vasco

03/20/08 @803

This looks nice nut I really liked the one without the girl. I agree with the comment above about the legs and feet being in the composition, it would improve it a little. Still, Great photo, fantastic mood.

Tommyguns

03/20/08 @832

I think the proportions are well on! The figure looks just right too me, although I can tell it's been added in. Still, cool scene and cool idea! +8

Tommyguns

Byonder

03/20/08 @843

Vasco: Thanks. Maybe I'll just switch them out, the general consensus seems to be that the figure-less shot is better.

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Tommyguns: Actually, the figure hasn't been added in. Thanks for the comment though.

Traff

03/20/08 @877

I have to go against the flow - i feel the figure makes the image, creates a story - without it its just a pleasant background waiting for something to happen. I also like the crop on the figure, its dramatic and eyecatching - yes it's slightly 'jarring' as is the different p/p treatment on the figure but that's what draws me to it - she shouldn't be there, she's an intruder on the scene - i feel that's where the story starts.
Dislike the internal border - bit gimmicky, too 'digital'.
And I'm not keen on the dimensions - too fat, it lacks momentum, feels sluggish, I'd suggest a narrower crop (just above the pine tree on the left) so that the figure dominates the height of the image - that way the image focuses on the figure and the background is part of her story... at the moment the background dominates and she is part of its story.

Gavade

03/20/08 @952

Superb mood, very nice work.

MsMichelleLynn

03/21/08 @360

I enjoy this photo Brandon. I do feel however that the crop of the woman is rather abrupt and disturbing. I'm sure it was necessary in order to produce your desired composition but I wonder how this might look in portrait format showing her entire body. A moody piece with great background tones.

beatrizmatar

03/21/08 @509

The all scene is expressive and sad. +10

workster

03/21/08 @602

I like the mood and depth of the version without the woman. I tried to like the figure but it's not really working for me. She takes away any feeling of depth because she is so far forward and she's blocking our view of the path that draws the viewer into the photo.

I imagine the closeness of the woman and the her isolation from the background were intentional. This is accomplished well but it's not to my taste.

LiddleLarsen

03/21/08 @765

You know what? I like both versions - even with the same location I feel there is a difference in the mood though.

Agree with Workster that there is a feeling of closeness with the woman and like you are not alone even surrounded by death.

However the other version illustrates more loneliness, silence and peace, but thats just my opinion.

Great work both of them though!

HuseyinKARA

03/22/08 @753

Very impressive...
These photographs are very beautifull.
I congratulate you.

ARZILLIER66

03/26/08 @139

cool composition!
nice work

Daykan

03/28/08 @839

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!! It´s awesome!! Colors are really wonderful!!!

Andy--Jones

03/29/08 @765

That tree behind her is wicked! Anyway again this is another great graveyard shot. I could see this as some singers album cover.

ogu

04/05/08 @886

Ops double post

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Reviews (4) beta

Juro

01/01/70 @331

Concept:

Average

Technical Skill:

Strong

Impact/impression:

Average

Pros:

The back round capture is the strongest part of this, the details, tone, light mist are all fantastic. Gives off a great atmosphere.

Cons:

The figure. I think she detracts from the overall image as a whole. She also has a cut and paste look, the very slight glow on her left side doesn't help this.

Possibly have her more subtle in the very back round of the shot. It would boost the atmosphere if she was a cloaked figure as a detail to be noticed.

This way the viewer would look into the scene more.

The model did a great job however.

Overall opinion/feedback:

Great photo which is let down by the figure IMO, I think a shot without would be better.

Overall nice to see some different work but not as good as your usual.

Phryneas

01/01/70 @331

Concept:

Strong

Technical Skill:

Strong

Impact/impression:

Average

Pros:

I like the choice of location and the way you desatuated the background to pull attention to the model.

Cons:

I don't like angle on the background itself, it looks that there's a road starting in behind of the model - I would have tried to use it as a diagonal line to support the composition.
Also, I agree on the glow around the character, it's unnatural but in a unintended-seeming way.
Oh, and the model seems somehow aware of the camera.

Overall opinion/feedback:

Good photo but I see more potential in the concept.

Kurlowski

01/01/70 @331

Concept:

Average

Technical Skill:

Strong

Impact/impression:

Weak

Pros:

The setting is very well captured. Black and white works very well for the location. Excellent tones. Great mood.

Cons:

The composition bothers me a bit. I either go wider with the shot or flip the camera and go portrait and incorporate the diagonal lines that Lenz spoke about to lead the viewers eyes through the photo.

I agree with the above in that the model looks a bit glowing and photoshopped in. I would like to see the portrait shot with the model further down the road so the eyes follow the lines to the model. Her position in the photo as you have it right on the lines kind of prevents the viewers eyes from going and seeing where it wants to see. (My eyes saw a road and I wanted to initially look down it and then the model is there)

Because I don't really feel like the model is in the right place (perhaps looming over a grave or near the tree maybe?) and because I'm not convinced the model is actually there, I don't think the concept is as strong as it could be.

Overall opinion/feedback:

It's a good photograph technically and you did well conveying a certain mood. Even though overall I'm not really a fan of the model, I like that you have done something unique but I want to see a re-shoot to see what else you can do with the location and the model.

dakoo

01/01/70 @331

Concept:

Average

Technical Skill:

Strong

Impact/impression:

Average

Pros:

This new series of experiment with human figures in your work is good to see. Will probably take time but hoping that you will master it too.
While composing it looks like the position of tree has been given the priority as the branches seem to be leadin u at the center. But as previously pointed out the path/road she is walking on has to be compromised on.
The model is slightly put at a higher contrast with increased blacks to give more importance compositon wise, which is a +ve too..
The settings, background & mood are done almost perfectly, as is the case with most of your work. Big thumbs up there

Cons:

The model kind of looks like blockin the road where viewer wants to see it for the depth. Though the model has been selectively post worked to given her more attention, i think if more details, like texture of the coat (as it is the most visible part of her) were brought out. It would make the subject more prominent, u can then also cut back a bit on the blacks...
Well as already said, the glow needs to be taken care of..

Overall opinion/feedback:

Great scene,mood, looks well thought out.
The model position & post work on & around her could be better.

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Photography \ Figure | 03/19/08 @936 | Byonder | critiques (22) | views (1078)

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