My Grandfather's Camera
by mhlambi

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, I think this is a well done shot. The different elements, in addition to the camera, helps to add balance and interest. I think a lower perspective may have been a bit more dramatic, but it is still well done. Also, a tighter crop may have made it feel a bit less "standard" or less like a camera ad and more like "art." (If that does not make sense, let me know and I will try to articulate it better).

Technically, I like how you made it look and feel old. The processing of the picture really compliments the subject nicely.

Overall, an interesting shot, and it does obviously meet the challenge.

Best to you in future challenges.

My Grandfather's Camera
by mhlambi

Comment by laurie241:
love the old look and feel to this shot! well done!

My Grandfather's Camera
by mhlambi

Comment by gaurav:
Superb...: )

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by bvy:
Nice effect, but the dapple doesn't add much to the image. Looks a little too posed also.

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by Drummond:
Beautiful smile. Nice lighting. I want to be on the other end of that web chat. Great picture.

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by dponlyme:
pretty model but she looks a little too posed to look candid if that was what you were going for. It just looks like it would be uncomfortable. The foreground is well exposed but there is no detail at all in the shadows. Still not bad. Looks like something you would see in a brochure for a college.

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by emerygirl25:
Too staged

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by Kwilson10:
i like the ring of light around the subject. and the lighting on the face is really good as well. i just dont like the background too much

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by Dirt_Diver:
You have some very good lighting there and subject matter is good and clean. Only nit pick I have is the BG side walk. It's not too bad but kind of distracting.

Studious
by mhlambi

Comment by Notroubles:
If she were studying, she would not be smiling...