Scooter Diva
by matt_d_uk

Comment by matt_d_uk:
Hi All,

Thanks for the feedback. The background is the killer for me too. It was part of an arranged shoot and I thought the organisers missed a trick but choosing the location that they did. I wanted to put them image in for review and comments.

Matt

Scooter Diva
by matt_d_uk

Comment by giantmike:
I like the setup, but the blown highlights in the sky are really hurting this photo in my opinion.

Scooter Diva
by matt_d_uk

Comment by EL-ROI:
I think the photo is very good with a hard edged contrast and deep saturated colors. One thing that could be changed is the background. It is dark and busy with lots of textures that overpower and hide the subject somewhat. I would prefer a more grey urban background or something plain and simple.

Scooter Diva
by matt_d_uk

Comment by smardaz:
this actually has tons of potential but i think the location kills it. i would love to see the same girl and scooter in an urban setting

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by matt_d_uk:
Hey All,

Thanks for your comments. I agree with them all and have some things to work on that can improve the image further. Funnily after reviewing the other images this is the one I like the least because the speak runs through the clouds and leaves all that empty space above it. . I have another image where Olly is kicking and thrusting the spear, this his body filling the empty space on the left of the image but his leg and speak positioned in balance with the clouds and sun.

But, all in all I am really chuffed to come 10th out of 54 with some great comments and suggestions for improvement.

Thank you all for voting and commenting.

Matt

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by HawkinsT:
Nice, just a shame about the lens flare on the subjects left sleeve. You said you're not too familiar with post processing, so fyi that can be easily removed with the 'spot removal' tool in lightroom or the 'spot healing brush' in photoshop.

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by galatia_n:
Simple and nice.

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by biggood53:
Only for the flae on the sleeve I would give this a ten . 9

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by Revecca:
Great composition and crop. I would've preferred a sky that makes a bit more of a statement, but in the same sense, I like the fact that you didn't 'over do it' and kept it simplistic. 8

Kung Fu Sunset
by matt_d_uk

Comment by ThingFish:
Nice action silhouette