LA's fine, sunshine most of the time
The feeling is laid back
Palm trees grow and the rents are low
But you know I keep thinking about
Making my way back
Well, I'm New York City born and raised
But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores
LA's fine, but it ain't home
New York's home but it ain't mine no more
I am, I said
To no one there
And no one heard at all
Not even the chair
I am, I cried
I am, said I
And I am lost, and I can't even say why
Leavin' me lonely still
Did you ever read about a frog who dreamed of being a king
And then became one
Well, except for the names and a few other changes
If you talk about me, the story's the same one
But I got an emptiness deep inside
And I've tried but it won't let me go
And I'm not a man who likes to swear
But I've never cared for the sound of being alone
I am, I said
To no one there
And no one heard at all
Not even the chair
I am, I cried
I am, said I
And I am lost, and I can't even say why
I am, I said
I am, I cried
I am...
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I don't like the light here. The light from the back is too obviously unnatural, and the drawing light is very flat. Also don't like removal of the background. 5
Pensive & contemplative pose - not sure how many artists could pull this one off...
I love how all points lead the eyes with nothing else on any other plane to distract the viewers attention. The lighting is nigh spot on with perfect backlighting - I love how it brought out the grittiness in the face just enough to provide a grounding realism & authenticity to the pose.
Nice backlighting and texture. I would suggest a softer foreground light off to one side to add shadow interest on the face, and dodging the irises to keep the eyes from looking completely black. Otherwise, good job. ;-)
the more i look at this the better it becomes ... started at 6 coz i hadnt given it the time of day, and now its a 9!! ... fantastic composition, contrasts, lighting, expression, hands, eyes, hair ....ears, lol .. but you'd get the picture ... might have to put up with getting a blue ribbon!! ...
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