Free studies are such fun challenges to look through - a little of everything! And there are some really fine shots that for whatever reason get lost in the crowd.
Post your choice of "gems" from December's free study (though not your own entry, please.)
I didn't get to vote in this one, so I'm going through them all now. This shot is about as delightfully wonderful as they come. Incredible timing and light, great use of motion, and an adorable, expressive subject.
Free studies are such fun challenges to look through - a little of everything! And there are some really fine shots that for whatever reason get lost in the crowd.
Post your choice of "gems" from December's free study (though not your own entry, please.)
I didn't get to vote in this one, so I'm going through them all now. This shot is about as delightfully wonderful as they come. Incredible timing and light, great use of motion, and an adorable, expressive subject.
Free studies are such fun challenges to look through - a little of everything! And there are some really fine shots that for whatever reason get lost in the crowd...
What a shame this one only placed 41. IMO there's nothing on the entire front page that tops this. It was one of the few meaningful images in the Challenge and one of my few 10's. Not the usual stuff we see. Nice work gooc. WTG.
Yes I was fascinated by this one - left an extensive comment. Poorly judged IMO. This would make a lovely challenge topic: emulate the Fine Art Masters....wonder how many of us could do as well as this?
Originally posted by Fromac:
Originally posted by eyewave:
Originally posted by Falc:
This is just absolutely stunning and should have had the blue ribbon if there was any justice.
I second that. Vermeer himself couldn't have that made better if he had had a camera.
I thought this one was incredible. Great labyrinth feel. I forget the artist, but it reminds me of a famous drawing that has staircases going in all sorts of directions without regard to a common perspective.
This is just absolutely stunning and should have had the blue ribbon if there was any justice.
While it's a very beautiful shot, it did not do better because of the quality of the light which IMHO is a tad harsh. Sher9204's version below has that special light quality on the other hand (again IMHO).
While it's a very beautiful shot, it did not do better because of the quality of the light which IMHO is a tad harsh.
That's just it. A lovely shot, but the light and especially the headdress on top is overexposed. Even the facial tones are 1/2 stop too much. I think the best part of the shot is the scarf behind. Great shot, but could definitely be improved upon...
Some people commented that the skin was very unnatural and I agree but there are always portraits with this sort of skin quality doing well... I dunno. Not enough of a reason for it to go so low for me.
