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01/12/2013 02:27:11 PM |
| I'd recognize Colleen anywhere. |
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10/06/2010 12:01:40 PM |
| Such a scary face too! Reminiscent of The Scream or maybe the Mona Lisa on steroids! LOL! Well drawn and well captured! |
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10/06/2010 07:17:55 AM |
Posthumous again? Not sure if I got lucky, or you got unlucky, but here goes with the critique...
Overall, this is a very interesting shot, but more 'art gallery' than 'DPC' which probably explains how the voters have judged it. I suspect that you knew this already so I won't dwell on it!
Technically: It strikes me that this shot is technically very accomplished. Your use of DOF and spot on focus is excellent and the way you have chosed to light this shot - while not popular - is intriguing. Instead of a thumb with a face painted on it, we have a dark icon, in which the white bits end up looking quite ghostly.
Artistically: The composition is very powerful, using the OOF leading lines of the curtain to draw the viewer in to the deep dark heart of Thumbelina, and guess what is actually there. As someone said previously, the curves and shapes are great, as is the BW conversion. If I was to criticise, it would be the brightness of the wall (?) to the left. While this does contrast with the darkness of Thumbelina, it also drags the eye away from her in a slightly distracting way - I would be tempted to tone it down, but that is obviously subjective.
In summary, this was never going to have mass appeal, but it is a wonderfully dark take on the theme which has clearly appealed to those who have taken the time to soak it up. |
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10/04/2010 04:53:09 AM |
| what a fun thing to have happen to such a curious little creature. |
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10/03/2010 08:45:41 PM |
| fabulous comments. hysterical photographer notes. |
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10/02/2010 01:33:03 PM |
| I like your darker view of this fairy tales. |
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10/02/2010 02:34:19 AM |
| can't quite see where thumbelina comes into this tbh ....... oh there she is !!! How appropriate always overlooked ... nicely done |
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09/29/2010 06:24:00 PM |
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09/29/2010 02:27:36 AM |
| i love the curves and shapes in this - i would like a touch more light inside but thats just personal taste i think - good image 9 |
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09/27/2010 07:57:17 AM |
What an intriguing and surreal image. Something lurking in the depths of a burlap sack. Is it a fairy? Is it an ogre? Shall I get closer and risk being eaten? I think so. It's Thumbelina, and even if she was carnivorous, it would only be a tiny bite.
Good God, I'm rambling.... |
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09/26/2010 08:58:00 PM |
| o my. outre. violates all my expectations, amazes & rivets my gaze. Well done! |
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