Hello clubsnappers!
I am a noob and will like to seek feedback on this picture, in terms of composition, photography or post-processing techniques.
The camera settings (Panasonic DMC FZ50) used to photograph the original picture before photoshopping are:
Aperture f2.8
Shutter speed 1/8sec
Exposure compensation +2step
ISO 200
I have done the following in the 1st edited pic: glow, highlights, colour temperature, sharpen, focal b/w.
I have done the following in the 2nd edited pic: film grain, tint, shadows.
I want to depict the feeling of vulnerability in the composition of this pic, and I have deliberately chose to contrast the crisp white shirt of the human subject with the unfinished concrete/stone floor (a small drainage cover at the top left corner).
I am actually the subject and my friend is the fotographer. The lighting condition was natural under the mid-afternoon sun.
The circumstances under which the picture was taken was subconsciously emotional.:embrass:
Just like a baby, she is all curled up, reminiscent of her pre-birth time in the womb where she as a foetus felt safe.
She feels vulnerable having put herself out there and laid her emotions on the table like an open deck of cards, so this womb position shows an imminent desire for safety once again, albeit by herself this time without the nurturing of the mother, because she has to now find and fix her own heart, and bring it to safe ground.
The 'security' of the fetal pose connotes a kind of troubled resting or drugged-out peace, so you can call it false security... I think I have successfully captured the sad and slightly tragic mood?
Personally, I feel that the picture can be better in the following areas: less makeup on the subject's face, more blue tinges around the shirt, and desaturation of the over-brown skin areas.
I hope to achieve different points of view and questions of contention with this pic -
does she seem like she wants to lie down and make all the hurt stop?
does she look like a bummed-out druggie on overdose/abuse?
does she give the vibes of a cute infant?
A friend says she should h've put on some pants, but please do strip away the 'sexual' layers of this pic and give me your critique. The subject is half nude because she is laying her feelings bare. Again, this is consistent with my theme of vulnerability.
What do you guys think at first gut?
My heartfelt thanks to all critics
I am a noob and will like to seek feedback on this picture, in terms of composition, photography or post-processing techniques.
The camera settings (Panasonic DMC FZ50) used to photograph the original picture before photoshopping are:
Aperture f2.8
Shutter speed 1/8sec
Exposure compensation +2step
ISO 200
I have done the following in the 1st edited pic: glow, highlights, colour temperature, sharpen, focal b/w.
I have done the following in the 2nd edited pic: film grain, tint, shadows.
I want to depict the feeling of vulnerability in the composition of this pic, and I have deliberately chose to contrast the crisp white shirt of the human subject with the unfinished concrete/stone floor (a small drainage cover at the top left corner).
I am actually the subject and my friend is the fotographer. The lighting condition was natural under the mid-afternoon sun.
The circumstances under which the picture was taken was subconsciously emotional.:embrass:
Just like a baby, she is all curled up, reminiscent of her pre-birth time in the womb where she as a foetus felt safe.
She feels vulnerable having put herself out there and laid her emotions on the table like an open deck of cards, so this womb position shows an imminent desire for safety once again, albeit by herself this time without the nurturing of the mother, because she has to now find and fix her own heart, and bring it to safe ground.
The 'security' of the fetal pose connotes a kind of troubled resting or drugged-out peace, so you can call it false security... I think I have successfully captured the sad and slightly tragic mood?
Personally, I feel that the picture can be better in the following areas: less makeup on the subject's face, more blue tinges around the shirt, and desaturation of the over-brown skin areas.
I hope to achieve different points of view and questions of contention with this pic -
does she seem like she wants to lie down and make all the hurt stop?
does she look like a bummed-out druggie on overdose/abuse?
does she give the vibes of a cute infant?
A friend says she should h've put on some pants, but please do strip away the 'sexual' layers of this pic and give me your critique. The subject is half nude because she is laying her feelings bare. Again, this is consistent with my theme of vulnerability.
What do you guys think at first gut?
My heartfelt thanks to all critics
