my original idea was to create a Picasso-like abstract portrait of a woman using reflections from broken mirror pieces, slightly tilted in different directions... Here is one of a few such images I made
(the model is my wife Irina).
However, I also took a few shots with mirror pieces laying basically flat, so the face while appears broken, is not heavily distorted... So, after much contemplation I chose this, more traditional image. The outtake is perhaps more interesting conceptually and "artsy", but this one seems visually more pleasant... it was a hard call to make. I feel that the judges would probably prefer my outtake, but the audience would probably not like it too much... Anyway, now you can see both and make your own call :)
[the hardest photographic challenge was to have both the mirror and the reflection in sharp focus. I had to merge two exposures to achieve this, even f/20 was not enough for a single exposure.]
p/challenge: yeah I agree with some of the comments, this image could use a better title :)
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4 - Don't mind the concept, but the image in the mirror doesn't gel with the title or my imagination - the composition and background also detracts, in my opinion.
The lighting and setup are good but to be honest this is more commercial than fine art. It doesn't make me think or feel and given your specific theme I should feel something.
What I really love about this shot, is the fact that it tells a story... Now, its up to the viewer to decide what that story is, that is what is so fascinating about the shot... Very well done...
i like it! ive always wanted to do a shot similar to this but never find the time to do so, its very intristing to look at!, im not really feeling brown backdrop tho its a little distracting for me and takes away from the glass and whats in it.
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