This is such a well-deserved ribbon! You have such an eye for detail, and you're obviously incredibly creative!
Looking forward to many more amazing photos from you :)
Hi MacKenzie! I hope you don't mind that I really don't like this shot. This is a personal statement. But I am amazed at the detail that you went through and the the technical perfection (though nothing's perfect) of this shot! The dark is almost "ghostly" dark - GREAT job! The hair looking "almost" blured, the crisp, clear feel of the face, the hauntingly realistic staples in the face, and those eyes!! Again, this is not a photo that appeals to me, but I bet if I put this much effort into a shot, I could get a ribbon too. I didn't vote on this challenge (shame on me), but I probably would have voted it low. (Shame on us who don't "REALLY" look at the challenge photos!!!) Since it's on the "Front Page", I've had time to look at it. Now, I am so very much impressed with your work! If you nailed the challenge or not is not the issue. You have used your creativety and your photographic talent to make me, someone who really dosn't like this shot personnally, to stand up and take notice. I am extremely impressed with your work! I will be looking for more winners from you!!:) Ray
aMAZING!!!!! I knew the minute I saw this that it was a ribbon worthy photo, but I'm so impressed at your talent at 17!!!!! What a glorious future you have in photography! :)
CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning -- well-deserved ribbon!
Wow! I didn't see even one comment about the Bride of Frankenstein sporting the latest trends (ala Gold Buttons.) Guess I had to do it! Man! You do have a singular skill because you lit the "staples" so well that I thought, "Those are real! She must be into the goth lifestyle! She's tougher than I am! I couldn't take the pain!"
Then I read your explanation & thought, "Dude, you are such a sophomore! The upper 'stitches' would have proved fatal!" The Bottom Line is that you are a GREAT photographer when you can create "REAL" from faux! Nice job! :)
congrats Shermy
its great to see one of your creative ideas wich u seem to have plenty rewarded this way
i like the way u always have this superb eye for little details too
Fantastic! Great effort and superb execution on all counts. I'd add you to my fav's but it says you are already there. :) Congratulations Mackenzie, you are a super photographer with broad talents! :)
"WOW"..... Way to go girl, and I am just so proud of you dear sweet Mackenzie.....
You just rock, and this is so well deserved, for such a talanted and magical image.....
I loved it, as it was one of my favorites in this challenge.....
A "yellow" ribbbon, for a very special person, who so deserved it....."C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S"
awesome picture...man is canada full of talented youth or what?...if you hook up with joey L ...one can only imagine the talented photographers your kids would be ;-)...seriously...how'd ya do the stitches?look REAL to me...great job
Congratulations of your first ribbon Mackenzie!!! Hope you get heaps more...there's a lot of creativity and quality in this shot...all the best for the future
This is probably one of the more interesting photos I have seen. I actually had to stop and look at this one for a while to determine how it made me feel. Great Job. 9
This is a clever idea and I like it very much. My only criticism is the set up of the stitch line itself. The stitches are real, the buttons are real and while I realize your model probably wouldnt let you carve a real line on her face, this line looks like a soft felt marker. Perhaps you could have used something more substantial. Not that I could do this well - so take a grain of salt. This is an excellent image.
Not something pretty to look at, but interesting all the same. I really like the eyes and the golden tone to the skin. I guess I'll give this a 10 just because it does really creep me out, even if its not my "style".
Overall REALLY LIKE IT! i find the paint around the lower part of her neck and the "stiches" up her lower neck take away some from the overall photo. I'm pretty sure it's primarily because of your DOF, but also the soft, suttle focus, which, by the way, brings it all together! Very nice job!
very weird! I like your use of blank space. I understand what you were going for with the needle and thread in her mouth... and I see the need for it... but to be truthful the fact that the thread leads my eye out of the picture really bothers me - both in the thumbnail and the main image... I also would have liked to have perhaps seen her eyes not have that goldish tone. Nice sharp image though... imaginative... fun. -8-
Sorry, but as artistic and golden as those stitches are, for me they distract from an otherwise stunning portrait. Is there a message here? Outside of the stitches - the lighting is wonderful and the gold powder/coloring is nicely subtle. The model is lovely with fabulous skin and eyes. I'm not sure about all the empty space on the right.
This to me is a winning image for this challange.....
It should be the "Blue"..... It could be the "Red".... or even the "Yellow", but it really does deserve to win..... I just "LOVE" it.....
This one rates high on being different. It is also very well technically executed. The proportion of negative space and subject is just perfect. I really like the soft focus, warm lighting and the way eyes are getting highlighted. Goodluck.9.
I want to be really positive about this shot, because you have one stunning woman and technically, a fantastci shot with great lighting and nice composition...my only problem is the 'why' factor...I don't get it...maybe I am slow...
I still love the shot and congratulate you for the effort and time...
Nice. Love the lighting, etc. The composition bothers me a bit. I dont mind the negative space, but I think cutting off just a bit on the right might help some.
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