C&C Request: Ocean Melancholy
KCook wrote: Interesting setting. I would nit pick the pose. I would like to see her facing in some other direction. And the arm near the right edge of the frame seems a little off in shape.
Thank you, Kelly. I was trying for mood, and she wanted a "mermaid" type of shot. Still not sure how the ballet slippers fit into that
Her elbow may be hyper-extended, and/or it may be musculature. I could probably straighten it out, but I'll remember this issue next time. She was probably actually leaning on her arm, instead of just resting her hand there. I'm trying to teach her that posing is not about comfort.
Appreciate your time!
H Rocky wrote: Aside from the back being just a little dark, meaning I would like to see more even lighting. I really like this pose and composition. I'm not 100% on the story of beautiful woman out on the rocks with her ballet shoes on, but she looks as if in serious thoughts. So for me, the big waves and ominous background connect with her serious thought on her face. I'm actually getting mixed signals on this one. Either way, I'm liking it.
Ha-ha! Okay, yeah. It seems it's OK to place a ballerina in any random location. This one is a featured image on VB today. I'm not sure why we're lacing our pointe shoes on a city sidewalk. I think dancers get it
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