My sister and I went to the 50 year anniversary celebration of the Swiss charity organization Helvetas in Bern, Switzerland. We both bought one of these wristbands and while waiting for dinner at a restaurant, I took a few shots of her, basically just playing around with the camera, bouncing the flash off a giant off-white umbrella suspended above us. This was one of the first shots, better than any of the more posed ones that followed. Hope some of you love it as much as I do.
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Well, first off, you have a goodlooking sister. She has a great determination streak that shows in this image.
If I were to try to "improve" anything in this photograph, I'd make two suggestions. The hand with the wristband should be closed (or clenched) rather than have the thumb out at an angle. Don't be offended, but that thumb outstretched as it is, reminds me of someone hitching a ride rather than one making a statement. Then, try cropping fairly close to the fist. I believe the story is in the model and the wristband, not the negative space.
I've read the comments you've received; the story you were telling wasn't obvious to some voters and then, some found the story difficult to deal with. Frequently, when people are uncomfortable with an idea, it creats negativity. That's the way it goes sometimes.
You created a moving image here, and I, for one, am pleased to have the chance to inspect it more closely. Thank you.
Obviously this is important to the person, but I see politics instead of portrait when I view this shot. Her face becomes secondary, and I think it should be the primary focus.
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