raw adjustments: exposure compensation
croped, used burn tool a bit
high pass - soft light blending
curves, layers, contrast
a bit of grain added
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why are you looking at me like this?
:)
lost and depressed I was experimenting.
I will continue with my experiments.
:)
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It is the artistic and unique nature of your photographs that makes you stand out in this site. You are unafraid to enter something that doesn't conform to the majorities' liking! Cheers to you. :)
Svetlana,
Even though I didn't really think it fit the portrait description, I still gave it a reasonably high score. The reason? It's artistic, spooky and yet nostalgic, well-lit and well-composed. You have a real talent. Am starting to recognize your photos out of all entries with little trouble, which also means you have a signature.
Oh, keep experimenting, Svetlana. :) It wasn't a good match for "portrait," but then you knew that when you entered it, right? It is a good shot, though.
Wow! You weren't kidding when you said you'd taken a departure from the norm. Can I deduct points for your not following your own successful system?....8>)
It's darkly funny, and it makes me chuckle nervously. This whole image and what it evokes is kind of Stephen King-esque......that's a good thing, I think he's really talented.
I like the minimal focus area.....it's so subtle I almost missed it and it relly adds to the mystery of the shot. This is a really different, edgy, evocative shot, Svetlana.....I like it.
I just read through all your comments - it seems to me that the really interesting, really good shots inspire comments both strongly positive and strongly negative - you get reactions. This is a fine shot - strong diagonal, good tonality, but what it really has going with it is "reaction" - it makes people stop, look, and think about it.
It's courageous on this site to shoot a doll in a portrait challenge. Does it fit the challenge? IMO, yes. Nice B&W. I will admit that the eye closest to the pillow does bother me a bit.
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