No idea, just taking a chance to see how DPC responds to this.
Sitting here staring at the image, I am thinking of different ways to rig the harness. This was done on the fly without much prep, well next to no prep to tell the truth. I knew where I wanted the lights what I wanted to see, and kinda just rigged the chain to support in a painful way. Though the model really wanted the shot and I am happy she did.
I am continuing to think though, this may be the last 'serious' piece I submit to DPC. I will still submit, but it won't be anything great, or even close to ribbon worthy. Yet, it all really depends on the outcome of this image. If it tanks like everything else than I am done sharing the better of my work. However, if by some unexplained event, some amazing stroke of timing and the DPC voters open their minds and I do well, Well as in Ribbon... I may just try a bit harder next time.
After a hundred and some odd challenges, with an average less than 5.0 there really isn't a point to share the betterment of my work here for the masses do not appreciate it.
I believe that a most recent comment on a previous challenge entry just really set it all home to me. "this is just really not a good photo. There's nothing that appeals to me here. " To me, regardless of the appeal of a photography it does not change if it is good or not. I have seen some amazing photography that 'does not appeal' to me but doesn't make it not good. This type of closed mindedness (IMO) is what makes being an artist so difficult. To many people with narrow views and who want to force their views on others.
I try my best not to force views on others, I my try to widen your options, though ultimately it is up to the viewer to make the call. The viewer has, and my past few years here it has become apparent to my place.
A appreciate all of those whom took the time to help me, and give me positive comments and energy and stuff, thank you very much. The few of you are truly gold.
Tonight voting starts, and we will see how this comes to be.
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Anyone who can pull off a shot like this, I believe, has an immense wealth of inherent talent. You've obviously worked hard with all your submissions and particularly with this one, the your passion shows. Submitting work, and having in the back of your mind the thought of 'conforming to the DPC herd' is always going to be part of it. Submitting because you are proud of your work, even the tiniest part of it, is all that is needed to carry on. Life will get in the way, there are always those that will cast a flippant comment, but if you look at the actual flippant comments for a genuine critique, 99% of the time they are baseless. Keep going, it may well be worth it, even if it's not here, look at your work again from another view, imagine it in a book, or part of a series in an exhibition, or as a body of work you would give as a gift to someone. Thanks for your contributions, rave over ;)
This photograph participated way before my time here but this shouldn't stop me from leaving a comment.
I have only 1 word for this: A M A Z I N G.
I really hope you will continue with this kind of work and share it with us.
7th place out of 464, this should tell you something...
Artists either shoot/paint/write what they love and say to hell with the reviews and critics, or they edit and shoe-horn their work into the mainstream, possibly at the expense of pride. You have a rare talent that some people simply don't "get" (pun unintended.) Really hope you see this as a breakthrough, because your work is outstanding, imo.
I have been fascinated with your work for a few months. I don't necessarily care for most of it, but you do nice work and I like what you have been doing recently. I absolutlely love this one! I agree that you could do a whole series on this. Outstanding!
Great art will get a response from the viewer either bad or good. Don't be discouraged.
To me, this is the best photograph that I have seen in your port or challenges. I find this to be outstanding, (bar the greenlight bit that I talked about earlier) This to me should have scored higher. You could do a series on just the chains in this shot with different poses. I am impressed and I love this shot, well done on such a high score and top 10
I think this is a great photo. It looks painful to be strung up in the chains that way. Your lighting is spot on and love the way it illuminates the curves in her body. You definately put a different spin on nudes!
I read your comments and completely understand. I am not interested in nudes but you have done this one tastefully if not painful looking. I like the lighting very much. If I had voted in this challenge I would have given it a very high score. Well done.
Congrats on the PB & the Top 10! If that doesn't convince you to keep 'em coming, I don't know what will ;O)
I love the lighting, the comp, the pose... pretty much everything. Well done Andrew!
Congrats on a fine finish! I find this photo totally amazing and my hat is off to you. Forget the ignoramuses who feel that leaving a critique must mean you have to tear a photo apart, look for the smallest little thing to complain about, etc. Bottom line is you are the judge of your own work, you know what is good, you know what it took to take the photo, you know the vision you had. To bring that to fruition, that is accomplishment.
I could go on and on... but suffice it to say you have a winner here!
Well, it didn't ribbon, but I think coming in at #7 in a freestudy should convince you that your stuff is appreciated. I read your very interesting comments that go along with this. Even if something is not personally appealing to some, it is still possible for many to identify if it is a good photo or not. (Hope that was not my comment you quoted, but that does not sound like me!)
personal best and top 10! congrats... i know its not a ribbon but thats tough to do in a free study, I hope this convinces you to stay in it and disregard the people that can't look deeper - we all suffer from people of that mindset at times for sure.
OMG what an image! Your lighting and detail are about as perfect as it goes, you can even see her thumb ring. I'm amazed women can do these types of creative feats. Unique capture!
Well, this image certainly stands out from the crowd. The high contrast coloured lighting is a little bit much for me, and the composition is trying to be centred, but doesn't quite make it with the misaligned chain. Great setup, and certainly has promise for a fantastic image though.
very nicely done, 10, maybe have the hair a little muted so that it flows with the rest of the shot, but this is what FS are all about, and you have a shot here that is completely different from anyone elses, outstanding.
Love your originality! Can't say i've seen the pose done before, but its brilliant! Personally I would have stuck with 1 lighting 'warmth' (not really sure what to call it?), but I don't think its a massive problem here at all. It certainly emphasises the 'up/down' element, which I think works very well considering your model is suspended in the air! Can't wait to read the comments on this one, well done indeed for what in my opinion is one of the most original shots in the challenge!
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