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Nice pose, clever hair placement and great lighting

Thanks Big V

Nothing to see here

Great shot but I have heard a good effect is to use a fan on the hair??
Jim

John, you have in the past few months posted some beautiful shots, both of necked ladies and fully clothed.

But this shot has absolutely nothing going for it. Awkward pose, hopeless lighting and sitting on a sofa.

You have artistic talent John but this shot lets you down.

Sorry mate

Oh... OK... Thanks Chris...

Completely different feedback to that I've received from other forum members and members of other forums, but thanks anyway...

Could you maybe elaborate on the hopeless lighting and awkward pose parts of your comment?

Looks good to me - very natural and almost "unposed" with that nice B&W film feel.

Do you reckon you could put together a bit of a tutorial on hopeless lighting and awkward posing - I'd check it out for sure!!

JOhn
I thought this shot looked a bit strange especially compared to your other work, there are two points that I think give me that impression.

1 Her torso is in deep shadow and difficult to see. Almost looks to me as if her middle bit is missing.
2 Her left foot looks detatched from the ankle making it look a bit odd.

However, the lady is a lovely subject tactfully posed and I see no problem with the lounge.

Hope my impression is helpful.

Sorry if I was too harsh John but I was comparing this shot to the many others you have posted. I believe Craig has hit the nail on the head with the missing middle torso and the very unnatural look of her left foot.

If I had to use just two words to describe this shot they would be, lacks atmosphere, which many of your other shots have an abundance of.