The scar is from scoliosis surgery when I was 14. I’ve always been very self conscience about it. I did this picture on Sunday as a last minute thought. Figured it was time to show my imperfection.
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I like this a lot. It says more than some of the other images. There's a whole story here. I love the way the scar is echoed by the lines on the wall. The highlights are a little harsh, but somehow it adds to the mood.
Good picture. I especially like the way the scar is complemented by the backgroud scarring on the wall. Good balance. The lighting also sharpens the intent.
Ouch. That must have been painful. At first I was thinking this was to contrasty, but now I think it's a good choice. It adds the the mood of the picture and makes the scar the main subject. I like the repeated line in the cememt wall. Good job. I think I'll bump this up. gl
Ouch.
Lighting is quite blown out on the left. I like to think of nudes as subtle contours and in B&W unlimited shades of grey. High contrast doesn't help IMO
Lighting is interesting, if perharps a little 'uni-sided'. I feel the loss of the right side of the body to the darkness is a nice idea, but it is unfortunate that we can still see it. background is cool (ciment?) and makes for a good difference with the body. Frame is a bit too present and doesn't offer enought 'room' for the picture. 6
i get it.. really I do, it's just that a lot of people don't read the titles!
Anyways, let me tell you why I marked this at a 6. The photo is not entirely in focus- in fact it seems like the background is. your highlights are very washed out pertaining no detail. I am in no way an expert but it's your lighting I'm pretty sure- way too bright. the background and composition are both great. but your whole photo is the scar and it is very contrasty where you'd want to see it clearly. It looks like you put time into this photo and it does convey emotion... if you get it ;0)
I "THINK" I see the scar. I think higher detail would have really made this a powerful shot. Knowing the reason for the scar might also be benificial to us to really understand it's meaning. I'd really like to see this one lightened up after the challenge.
this is a little on the darker side, perhaps intentionally? the most interesting factor i found was how the scar seems to be mimicked on the texture of the wall as well. i scored it veritably high, there is something raw and exposed about it that made it unique to me. 9.
I like this composition with the scar about on the 1/3rd mark, and the left shoulder running down the center. Good harsh lighting and I like the grain in the background and subject.
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