DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

A Sideways Look

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
Write comments

A Sideways Look

Postby Greg B on Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:26 pm

Yep, Melissa again......

(from the 19 Jan session)

Image
Greg - - - - D200 etc

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
User avatar
Greg B
Moderator
 
Posts: 5938
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Bindii on Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:10 am

Aww.. your pic isnt showing here Greg...

its a cute little red cross though.. :P
The last thing I want to do is hurt you... but it's still on the list... ;)
User avatar
Bindii
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1895
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:28 pm
Location: Ormeau Hills Queensland
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Greg B on Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:39 am

Thanks Sue, fixed now.
Greg - - - - D200 etc

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
User avatar
Greg B
Moderator
 
Posts: 5938
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Killakoala on Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:39 am

Excellent, would make a great stock photo.
Steve.
|D700| D2H | F5 | 70-200VR | 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-70 | 10.5 | 12-24 | SB800 |
Website-> http://www.stevekilburn.com
Leeds United for promotion in 2014 - Hurrah!!!
User avatar
Killakoala
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5398
Joined: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Location: Southland NZ
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby NeoN on Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:26 pm

A beautiful portrait in every respect Greg B
NeoN :D
http://www.redbubble.com/people/neophytos
User avatar
NeoN
Member
 
Posts: 160
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:18 pm
Location: Paphos - Cyprus
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Pehpsi on Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:31 pm

Really nice shot. Well lit, her lips are full of zing/twest, and the window shadow is pleasing in the background.

:up:
Nikon D70
12-24 DX, 18-70 DX, 70-200 VR

20" iMac Intel C2D
Aperture 2.1
PS CS3

http://www.jamesrobertphotography.com
User avatar
Pehpsi
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1418
Joined: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:24 pm
Location: Kingsgrove, Sydney
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Matt. K on Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:40 pm

Greg
I'm gonna get critical with this one....but in a nice, constructive way. The background is beautiful...the lighting is excellent....the image is sharp and has great colours, nice skintones.The post-processing is sensitive and finely done....but....she is looking out of the picture and showing too much white of eye. Her arms are chopped off and too passive. This would have been a stronger image if she were eyeballing the viewer and her hands were somehow included. Hands can be very expressive. Get her back and do it again.
Regards

Matt. K
User avatar
Matt. K
Former Outstanding Member Of The Year and KM
 
Posts: 9981
Joined: Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:12 pm
Location: North Nowra
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby Greg B on Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:05 am

Matt. K wrote:...but....she is looking out of the picture and showing too much white of eye. ........This would have been a stronger image if she were eyeballing the viewer....


But Matt, then I would have to think of a new name for the shot :lol: :lol: :lol:

And it would look like the other hundred or so shots I did of her looking straight into the camera :D
Greg - - - - D200 etc

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
User avatar
Greg B
Moderator
 
Posts: 5938
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Top

Re: A Sideways Look

Postby CraigVTR on Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:37 am

Greg B wrote:
Matt. K wrote:...but....she is looking out of the picture and showing too much white of eye. ........This would have been a stronger image if she were eyeballing the viewer....


But Matt, then I would have to think of a new name for the shot :lol: :lol: :lol:

And it would look like the other hundred or so shots I did of her looking straight into the camera :D


Or get her to hold a small item in her hands (or massive diamond ring), slightly to the side with her looking sideways and slightly down at the item. :D
Craig
Lifes journey is not to arrive at our grave in a well preserved body but, rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "Wow what a ride."
D70s, D300, 70-300ED, 18-70 Kit Lens, Nikkor 105 Micro. Manfrotto 190Prob Ball head. SB800 x 2.
User avatar
CraigVTR
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1243
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:09 pm
Location: Montville, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2