A Dark Composite: When Love Dies

[taykuyphotoart]

I would like a critique on this photo, but I am also curious about what you think of when you see the shot. Rain your criticisms and thoughts upon me.

[epeyton@tampabay.rr.com]

First I don't like the pink head stone I think it would be stronger in b&W with the closed eyes. When I look at this I feel regret for future that will never be. It is a wonderful Photograph, very nice job.

[xysmas]

The picture overall is a bit too busy. The pink stone, the birds, and the flag are all too unique to combine IMO. Crop a bit tighter, take out the birds and flag, and and i think the shot would work better than now. The birds don't seem to add anything to "When Love Dies" so it seems an odd choice initally.

[jiminyClickit]

taykuyphotoarts,

This probably fits better in Post Processing, as it more aptly concerns those skills. Since there is no one photo to consider, it leaves concerns about how these fit together. The idea is good, just overdone. The clouds are too large that close to the horizon. The gulls are out of place, and very active for a cemetary and an image of closed eyes. Imagine a single dove sitting on the corner of the headstone instead. One headstone sharp, others in b/g subtly blurred. Lower the face image so eyebrow is not touching "E" in LOVE or make face slightly smaller so more of forehead looks tombstone-like.

Less is more. Just the basic stone, face, and "LOVE" would be very effective. Consider:

Rosy Cheeks