I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: A slightly bizarre image but an effective one. It very much has a crafted feel about it - it feels deliberate in a way that goes beyond 'staged' - as much of a planned moment as a planned photo. The composition is clinical in its precision and the capture has timing to match. The high contrast look suits the scene perfectly.
Critical stuff: I'm never a fan of crunchy foliage but I'm not sure diffusing it would've yielded an image with the same impact.
Overall: Demonstrates mastery - I'm looking forward to finding out who made this. |