I appreciate your themes in your photos, especially the first two. For the photos of lines, I can tell your intention to show lines, but the compositions are too busy,
Your photos show intent! Hallelujah. Some are not super sharp which is my only main critique. The last photo has some distracting elements in its composition, such as the white circle in the bottom left corner.
I really loved that your photos tell a story and I can definitely see your intent with each of the photos. I don't really understand the inclusion of the scarf on the tree, or the hair photo. Overall, i think your photos were very strong this week. I also agree with Jenna, that the circle at the bottom of the last photo is distracting.
Although not sure how to interpret your pictures, I have to say they are very artistic! However, I just can't help noticing some tiny details in your photos, such as the rings on the hand of the second photo and the necklace on the fifth photo. Did you ask your model to wear them intentionally or they just happen to be there? (I like the umbrella photos in your contact sheets)
I think image 3 could be more engaging if it included some element besides hair, not necessarily another subject - hair being pulled, hair being braided, hair in motion while being blown, not just hair being lifted and photographed. I think I understand the contrast in image 6 between the harshness of the tree versus the soft woven scarf, but maybe the dynamic would be more evident if exaggerated - silk instead of yarn, or a tree with harsher-looking bark.
I think your lines in 7 and 8 are fine despite the background, because their higher value naturally stands out against the darker background. The shapes they make though, I don't fully understand, number 8 looks like a partially completed star? (maybe? xD) The frozen movement of the water going over your hand in image 9 is very nice, satisfying to look at water given such a solid form - it doesn't look so much like water as it does gel.
As Angelica mentioned, the scarf on the tree left me very confused. The 7th and 8th photo also left me very confused, although I could see how they tie into the 9th photo (pun intended) but without any context I'm not really sure what you're trying to show us. They definitely create interest to say the least.
I think your 9th image is very strong with the circular, organic shape made by the water and the way the string creates a line for the viewer's eye to follow.
These are all really cool to look at! All of them are sharp and have good contrast. I think the one that interests me the most is the 9th one--the addition of the string makes an interesting addition to the image. The strings on the sticks make for good composition and movement, but I agree that the background distracts from it.
I think you did a great job this week. I think the pictures with the woman are really gray. Maybe you could have played with dramatic lighting to bring more contrast and bring even more intensity to these photos.
I think the photos with the woman are the strongest. There is an interesting narrative there. I agree that some of the photos could benefit from higher contrast, but it doesn't completely detract from the image.
I appreciate your themes in your photos, especially the first two. For the photos of lines, I can tell your intention to show lines, but the compositions are too busy,
ReplyDeleteYour photos show intent! Hallelujah. Some are not super sharp which is my only main critique. The last photo has some distracting elements in its composition, such as the white circle in the bottom left corner.
ReplyDeleteI really loved that your photos tell a story and I can definitely see your intent with each of the photos. I don't really understand the inclusion of the scarf on the tree, or the hair photo. Overall, i think your photos were very strong this week. I also agree with Jenna, that the circle at the bottom of the last photo is distracting.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough not sure how to interpret your pictures, I have to say they are very artistic! However, I just can't help noticing some tiny details in your photos, such as the rings on the hand of the second photo and the necklace on the fifth photo. Did you ask your model to wear them intentionally or they just happen to be there? (I like the umbrella photos in your contact sheets)
ReplyDeleteI think image 3 could be more engaging if it included some element besides hair, not necessarily another subject - hair being pulled, hair being braided, hair in motion while being blown, not just hair being lifted and photographed. I think I understand the contrast in image 6 between the harshness of the tree versus the soft woven scarf, but maybe the dynamic would be more evident if exaggerated - silk instead of yarn, or a tree with harsher-looking bark.
ReplyDeleteI think your lines in 7 and 8 are fine despite the background, because their higher value naturally stands out against the darker background. The shapes they make though, I don't fully understand, number 8 looks like a partially completed star? (maybe? xD) The frozen movement of the water going over your hand in image 9 is very nice, satisfying to look at water given such a solid form - it doesn't look so much like water as it does gel.
also agreeing with Samara that your umbrella pictures look nice
ReplyDeleteAs Angelica mentioned, the scarf on the tree left me very confused. The 7th and 8th photo also left me very confused, although I could see how they tie into the 9th photo (pun intended) but without any context I'm not really sure what you're trying to show us. They definitely create interest to say the least.
ReplyDeleteI think your 9th image is very strong with the circular, organic shape made by the water and the way the string creates a line for the viewer's eye to follow.
ReplyDeleteThese are all really cool to look at! All of them are sharp and have good contrast. I think the one that interests me the most is the 9th one--the addition of the string makes an interesting addition to the image. The strings on the sticks make for good composition and movement, but I agree that the background distracts from it.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job this week. I think the pictures with the woman are really gray. Maybe you could have played with dramatic lighting to bring more contrast and bring even more intensity to these photos.
ReplyDeleteI think the photos with the woman are the strongest. There is an interesting narrative there. I agree that some of the photos could benefit from higher contrast, but it doesn't completely detract from the image.
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