Greetings from the Critique Club:
The brief for this challenge, Image Grain, was to use grain or noise to enhance the shot. This you did, thereby meeting the challenge.
Technical:
It would have been nice to see the steps used to create this shot. But I am guessing you already had the grain/noise from using ISO 1600, perhaps a little more added in PS or a similar programme? The eyes appear to be the point of focus. Converting to B&W does add a certain appeal, however I think this could have worked as well in colour. I am not sure if it is the darkness of the shot or slightly off focus that makes the face appear on the soft side. Maybe you didn't use USM?
Composition:
The positioning of your subject works very well. Also the near square format with prudent cropping makes this a competent photo.
Personal:
I like most of what you did with this shot, but it looked a tad on the dark side for my taste. I do like the lighting on this, I don't know if you used off camera flash or reflectors but the lighting is even with no harsh shadows. The score appears just below what I would have expected, with it being nearer the higher end of the 5 or even 6. I hope this helps and is constructive.
Steve |
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