I think we have all been there. This is an absolutely fantastic shot. I'm not sure what, of significance, I would change in this photo. In my mind, I think I had even more books. : )
The lighting using the single point source is perfect. You have used it to highlight only what is neccessary which is exactly what you want in an effective shot. The choice of black and white was very appropriate as was choosing a dark sweatshirt to help make the face and hands stand out more.
The composition is used to maximum effect. The arrangement of the books serve to frame the person and focus our attention on her. One idea that came to mind was to include many little bookmarks or tabs sticking out of several of the books to enforce the idea that they are actually being used and studied from as apposed to being merely props in a scene. The arrangement also gives me the impression that some sense of order is being attempted but at any moment the may be scattered in a fit of frustration.
The real beauty is in how you showed only enough visual information to create a very impactful image. This clearly meets the challenge and you executed it to perfection. Great job.
Choice shot, fulll on "despair" target. The lighting is amazing here, you really set this up well. The way the whole image has a frame of darkness around it with the light coming from above gives it that special quality. Congratulations in an excellent photo.
I really like the human emotion in this shot and I've been there so it takes me somewhere emotionally unlike all the suicide shots. I really like the use of b/w here...it makes sense!
Reminds me of my studies! I saw so many people waisting their lives in the libraries. I am glad I wasn't one of those killed with despair! Good shot, sharp and meaningfull!
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