my take on portrait - criticism needed

[tyrael07]

hey guys,

would love to hear your opinions on potential improvements from this picture. (composition, color, model pose)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3166949...n/photostream/

I'd appreciate if you could offer insights on other pics as well.

thanks!

[RexK_Cozumel]

Hello Tyrael07 and welcome to DPS. Please take the time to read the rules and FAQs sections of the forums.

As for the photo. The pose really does not work in this photo. Actually I am wondering why there is a person in the image at all. The decay of the building and the bright colored door make a great image all by themselves. The person just distracts from that. Also her arms break up the strong verticals of the door frame. A big no no IMO. If you are going to pose someone in a scene like this use the door fframe to frame the person or place them on the opposite side of the frame from the door to give balance to the image.

[tyrael07]

thanks for the input. that never crossed my mind.

model posing is a new field for me. don't know where to start and learn. usually i just let them pose by themselves.