I shot this photo at the big RUBBER BALL in London where the theme for this year's ball was "bondage". The photo was shot in a club. I used a mounted flash, and shot at a very slow shutter speed so I could get some of the environment lighting (in this case, green). No tripod was used, which adds a littlebit of blur in the hair and around the eyes. I saturated the colors a littlebit in postprod. I personally like the "dreamlike" energy of this shot, and the contrast between the green/yellow and the red lips. I also like the fact that, being a closeup like that, the photo generates a a good range of emotions to people watching it. I'm quite sure some will really dislaike it, as other will probably really like it. I look forward to see the ratings and read the comments, positive and negative.
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Interesting interpretation - 7. In my top 10. I like the choice of colored light, but there appear to be some distracting shadows, eg, under the nose. I actually like the ones under the eyes.
The eye contact really makes this image and the colour cast is excellent. Great angle = strong composition. Good hightlights in eyes and lipstick. Striking image on Lust. 8, Kavey
The shot is interesting enough without the angle of the head. Also, I would try it in black and white - not sure what you are doing with the green tint. (3) MarkRob
wow this is freaky. reminds me of any number of serial killer movies. the angle and lighting really make this shot even more scary! i really like it but am left wishing the focus included her eyes more than her mouth. still, nice job! 8--alecia
Hmmmm.....I'm guessing envy, maybe, because of the green, but what is all the black elastic cords all over her beautiful face about? I think the meaning must just be too heavy for me. If, indeed, you are portraying envy then I think had you left off the cords around her face it would be an excellent photo. If you weren't...well, then I really missed the whole thing.
I really like this photo. Why are the shadows pink? Makes me think of painful welts... I also wish I could see her hair more clearly on the left side. Not sure how the bondage theme is directly related to the 7Deadly, but it's an interesting shot.
Don't like the green cast. She looks like the incredible hulk. Cool pic otherwise. Uhhhh, the green wasn't supposed to suggest envy was it? I'm a little unclear on exactly what sin you're going for, but it looks sinful to me :o)
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