Originally I was shirtless in this picture but I was self-conscious about not being able to spot edit my nipples (too contrasty) which I thought were a distraction. Threw on a beater and hopped back in the chair.
Before I was interested in still photography, I was an aspiring filmmaker/cinematographer.
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Place: 48 out of 305 Avg (all users): 5.9674 Avg (commenters): 7.8889 Avg (participants): 5.7297 Avg (non-participants): 6.1534 Views since voting: 1681 Views during voting: 544 Votes: 337 Comments: 26 Favorites: 6 (view)
Thing about this is, it really shows the difference between those who leave comments and those who go through giving everyone low scores. There is more than a two point difference between the commenters on here and the total votes. This shot is awesome! I want to direct too, so maybe I'm a little biased. :)
Great photo, one of my top 3 pics for this challenge. Surprised it didn't do better. I think the border works well for the title; even while voting I interpreted it to look like a wide-screen movie. I also like how you seem to fade into the white background.
Thanks, I was a bit disappointed as well. My average started out at 6.2 and dropped all the way down to 5.6. A lot of people commented about my wide border and I think that may have subconsciously affected voting. My intent was to keep a true widescreen aspect ratio. Thanks for all the great comments, this is my highest commented photo yet.
Oh WOW I'm surprised to see you only got a 5.9 .. thats still good of course but seeing I gave you an 8 I had higher expectations for this great shot .. Guess maybe it was a bit artsy for some ppl? I didn't think so ... =/ Better luck next time
The letterbox frame you've used fits well in to the whole photograph - and normally I wouldn't consider the frame to be a real part of the pic. I understand what you're going for, and it's well executed in this shot. 8 for now.
Good pose, lighting. I have mixed feelings about the border - I like how it conveys the idea of film but it almost seems too bold, attacting attention from the subject. Well - changed my mind - it's all good!
As I was thinking about the challenge, this was the first image that came to mind and one I was unsuccessful capturing with the style and grace you gave this one. You have executed it flawlessly. I like the high key approach. Composition, focus, DOF, levels are perfect. Very very well done. Among my top 10 this time out. (9)
I can't believe I'm giving a 10 for someone using their fingers as a frame after looking at all the terrible ones! The widescreen black bars really make this shot for me as they relate to the title and the reason for you doing the finger thing. I also like that the wifebeater blends seemlessly into the background yet the rest of the model is exposed properly. I'm curious to know you are your own model in this shot. Great work. 10
great idea. The large black borders aren't my favorite, this would have benefitted from slimmer ones for sure. You were probably going for the "Widescreen" effect though, so I'll chalk it up to personal dislike. The image itself is very nice. The harsh lighting actually works for me, and I think the creativity is top notch. 8
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