Sitting On a Cloud
by of-snow

Comment by CapeSail:
I like this, the dry ice effect looks pretty cool. Great title. Nice tones in the conversion.

Becka
by of-snow

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
ooh, Becka is a tree hugger lol.

Lovely relaxed facial expressions by her and often I find unless its a professional model your best shooting friends who are happy with you the photographer and trust you and your camera. I was quite happy with the hand placement then I read the comments and still am (back to the tree hugging). Just a little more contrast in the face would make this better imho - nice one :)

Pathway to the City-Week 2
by of-snow

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
A good conversion with a good range of tones and nice flow throughout, but I agree that leveling would improve it to my eye (I don't mind tilted shots, but here the tilt doesn't seem to add anything).

Becka
by of-snow

Comment by Melethia:
A pleasing composition and nice use of the tree's texture as supporting textured background. Your friend has a great smile - makes for a very engaging portrait.

Becka
by of-snow

Comment by Bud:
I like the strong contrast between here femininity and the rough texture of the tree.

Becka
by of-snow

Comment by SandyP:
Yes, she looks very comfortable in front of the camera. I think black and white works really well with this particular photo because of the texture and color of the tree bark contrasting with her skin tones. It seems like that might be less dramatic in color.

She probably loves this photo :)

Life's Exhausting
by of-snow

Comment by missykim:
Nice representation of a cat :P. I get the same exasperated look from my cats, followed by a heavy sigh.

Life's Exhausting
by of-snow

Comment by tootsweet:
Color might have been better

Becka
by of-snow

Comment by jasonlprice:
Her expression looks very natural and I really like the lighting, especially the bright "hair" light from behind. Some people will probably find it distracting, but I actually quite like it.

I love the fact that you have included the carvings in the tree for a little extra added dimension and intrigue.

The hand placement seems unnatural to me especially the lower hand so maybe a less cropped version would look better (so that her whole elbow is in the shot thus connecting her hand to her body).

The lighting is good, but you might consider dodging some on her face and burning the tree some to create more contrast and pop.

Fort Rodman.jpg
by of-snow

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
yup, certaily cold there!

Am not sure the shadow of the pier helps this shot any? so, would have preferred it taken from either the other side of the pier or at a different time of day. I also agree that if you could have got lower you could have given more prominence to the ice encrusted supports.