pose? natural?

[mary_s]

i feel like there is some compromise between the "posed" portrait and the candid one. please offer feedback on whether this one looks forced, natural, etc.
thanks a lot!

[DCBarner]

The pose is fine for me... It looks completely natural. However, I think it is over exposed and slightly OOF in my opinion. Love the pose.

Dane

[PowerPix]

Looks great to me. I know the above poster thought it was over exposed a little. I think it adds a certain "style" to the photo. Whatever works for you. Um, other than that, the only thing I noticed is that there is a faint reflection on the wall right behind the girl. The reflection is of her back. The only reason I point that out is when I look at the photo as a whole most of it is bright, then right around behind the girl's shoulders and head there is slight darkness from the reflection. Just kind of tricking the eyes a little with a "halo" effect! Overall, fantastic.

[wal]

It does looks natural and good color contrast between the subject and the background. The black streak at the lower right is a bit of a knock off.

[mike1187]

Originally Posted by wal

It does looks natural and good color contrast between the subject and the background. The black streak at the lower right is a bit of a knock off.

I agree. I think I'd definately take the black line(I'm assuming its a hinge on a gate) out. overall, I think its a great shot though

[AlphaBjerke]

I think it is a great, natural-looking pose!

[WooD]

Looks natural to me. Great model too.

I'd like it better if the door were the same color across the image. On my monitor it looks more orange on the left side, and red on the right. Still a very nice shot, I like it.

[irishmuth]

Originally Posted by WooD

Looks natural to me. Great model too.

I'd like it better if the door were the same color across the image. On my monitor it looks more orange on the left side, and red on the right. Still a very nice shot, I like it.

I noticed this, too. I think maybe the vignette was extended more on the right side possibly. Great shot, although I would tone down the vignette just a bit.