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Old 10-01-2009, 03:20 PM
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Default Does this seem a bit blah and could it use some brightness?



When i first looked at this i loved it but i just looked at it again and there seems to be something off. however i cant quite place my finger on it.... comments , theorys
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Old 10-01-2009, 03:22 PM
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Could you post the EXIF please?
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Old 10-01-2009, 04:20 PM
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It might work better with sharper detail. A lot of the image seems to have quite a greenish cast, too - it might well be reflected light from the plants but it gives a sickish pallor.

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The bottom half of the photo looks very dark. There's a point around her cheek bones where everything below is very dark.
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Old 10-04-2009, 02:13 AM
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probably want to pp the powerlines out...
and dittos to what irish & wulf said...
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Old 10-08-2009, 04:36 PM
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I like it, a very interesting shot! But I'd paint down the hotspot on her nose..maybe just a touch on the forehead.
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I think your work is the beginnings of osme serious modeling photogrpaher career!!!! Take a look at x CASEY CURRY x he does work like this shot! I looked at the set, their are gorgeous and very well composed, I jus thtink they need a little touch up in photoshop. this ones a tad dark and her skin look very uneven and the blowout spots are not flattering on her noes. the colors are a little bland as well. So its the making of a perfect shot just needs a little tlc. Here is a rough edit, i can do better with a full size image but the ones you uploaded are very low res. do you have a flickr???
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Thank you all for the comments i do agree that the sharper the better for this. will get on this and upload the improved version soon
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I agree with 'ocnsprt' about your image. It is a fine effort. I also applaud her edit. It is really nice. I hope both of you don't mind, but I took the edit a bit further, and cloned out the power line and did some 'pop' work on the eyes. Let me know what you think.

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[QUOTE=denja;696219]I agree with 'ocnsprt' about your image. It is a fine effort. I also applaud her edit. It is really nice. I hope both of you don't mind, but I took the edit a bit further, and cloned out the power line and did some 'pop' work on the eyes. Let me know what you think.

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This is a very well imroved edit! Great pop on the eyes (:
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