Taken with my friend at her house. The light was coming in from an overcast day outside. This was my vision for this challenge and this shot surpassed all my expectations.
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This almost look like a movie still. I like the contrast on the subject but I think she needs to be lightened a bit to make her pop from the background.
Extremely powerful. The composition, the shadows, and the way the light plays on her face draws my attention immediately to that eye. The blue tones are glorious, and the color harmony you have here - with a touch of blue glinting in the background, the blue shirt, and the blue eye - is fabulous. It is maybe a little dark, but I like the low-key effect so much. Wonderful image.
Going back and forth between a 9 and 10....if it wasn't for those durn blown bokeh higlights I would definately give it a 10...Never mind, the portrait is worth a 10. Perfect diffused light and the tones are absolutely beautiful.
I wonder if it was post processing that you have used to try and smooth her skin, or perhaps abit of a gaussian blur or something, either way i don't like it. Nice shot otherwise.
When it is all said and done, I would really like to know how you post-processed this photo. Her skin seems so soft and she has amaizing eyes. I like the light and shadow usage as well.
Nice colors. Her eyes and shirt color match nicely. Do think the right side of the photo could've used some light fill, from a reflector , simply a white board or piece of paper.
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