the waiting is the hardest part
by Ambrose007

Comment by LucidLotus:
Great use of black & white. I love the contrast. I like the perspective, the skewed nature of the window adds to the interest. Fits the challenge well, I get a lonely vibe from the photo. Well done! 7

the waiting is the hardest part
by Ambrose007

Comment by dix_paul:
I like the silhouette idea, but to me, somehow I don't get the feeling of waiting for something - perhaps it's because the beard stops you reading any facial expression, also My eye is immediately drawn to the block of flats

the waiting is the hardest part
by Ambrose007

Comment by Quadrajet:
I like the fact that you're using black and white as well as silhouetting the subject. The exposure is just right for a shot like this one.

I guess the angle the camera is tilted at is something I'm curious about. Why is it tilted that way, is there a reason for it or is it simply that way "just because"?

I know the window is giving the best light for a silhouette, but the building in the background seems a bit distracting since it's clearly visible and fairly well exposed. I think that closing the window would help obscure the building and keep the attention on the subject rather than what's behind him. Either that or using a smaller f/stop (larger aperture) to create a shallow depth of field which would in turn blur pretty much anything outside the window.

I hope this helps,
Quadrajet

the waiting is the hardest part
by Ambrose007

Comment by paolobnr:
Lens flare spoils the pic. If you wished to make a silhouette of the subject you had to expose with a shorter time.

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by Leigh:
Is that Melissa Etheridge? just kidding! Photo looks a little blurred, but the background is nice.

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by prhorton:
Body highlights a bit too hot.

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by vtruan:
What is she hunting or fishing for?

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by oldwisemonk:
It just doesn't feel magazine cover to me. Sorry. Maybe I'm just too harsh. There are parts that are a little too blown out, too.

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by ChrisW123:
LOL. Hanging from a tree? Hahahahaaa.

Outdoor Life
by Ambrose007

Comment by gaja_tz:
face looks like out of focus. composition is ok, but also head is overexposed and also pants & t-shirt, you should try to make some exposure compesation or to fix the exposure. = 4