Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by dsidwell:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I was randomly assigned this photo to critique!

The big mistake of many voters in this challenge was to assume that the brightness of color was predominant over the importance of color. In your image, you show us the importance of color in communicating the differences and similarities among these sisters, as well as the obviously loving bond between them.

The fact that the hair is intertwined suggests that a lot of thought was put into just how they were to be posed. This hair, it seems, represents their personalities--not individually, but as a family. In other words, I understand by looking at this image that the family itself has a personality that these sisters are communicating through their hair, as it were (and as weird as it sounds to say that).

The lighting and point of view are therefore very effective in revealing this truth, and the composition and clarity of the photo engender interest and make it an engaging image to look at.

This image, in terms of color, requires more than a cursory glance. Unfortunately, that is what most folks give images around here.

I look forward to seeing your work in the future!

-David

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by lauraedw:

Originally posted by kiwiness: Wonderful photo. So which one is you then?

I'm the one with the dark hair.

Message edited by author 2003-04-14 11:35:39.

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by kiwiness:
Wonderful photo. So which one is you then?

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by zeuszen:
Wonderful. Fun. Perfect.

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by alanfreed:
I hear they have surgery now that can separate them :) Cool shot!

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by Harz_Joerg:
Capturing people is the hardest thing in photography to me. You seem to have no problem with it: great work, wonderfull compostition and technically perfect to me. Color isn't the first thing coming to my mind though: the three sisters capture my attention, ther looks and smiles.

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by carolee:
This is the highest rating I've given a photo of people, because usually they don't meet the theme. This one does! :)

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by dsidwell:
What a kick in the pants. Refreshing after all of the bright photos I've seen. Here, you show us the IMPORTANCE of color as opposed to its brightness, and the color suggests some kind of bond between the sisters. Well done!

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by SteveS:
Cute shot. Good energy and happiness.

Sister Locks
by lauraedw

Comment by wewillexplore:
I love the concept for this picture. Imagine doing it with triplets? ;)