Hi Jan,

You could have called this, "Point Of No Return" - lol. I really enjoy this kind of perspective. To add even more interest, you could add interesting elements or colors into the sky to separate it more from the foreground. It could even create greater impact if the tracks were leading the viewer's eyes to something profound on the horizon. Just a thought.

Jim K

Welcome Bruno!

Your son seems quite the willing model for your photography. And don't be so worried about needing a digital camera. Your Nikon is doing a fine job. I'm relatively new here as well, Bruno. Just participate at any level that's comfortable - I'm sure you'll enjoy the interaction with members here. Best of luck to you!

Jim K

This is simply a beautiful image, Magda, for all the reasons you've already heard. This is my brief echo of those sentiments.

Jim K

The sensual texture and warmth in this image is quite appealing, Magda. Also like your choices in lighting this physical landscape. Blending or including other elements into figure study work is not always easy, but you’ve managed to do a fine job with the beargrass. Thanks for posting this image!

Jim K

I see you've been playing in my backyard...LOL. The wide open spaces of the Southwest offer their own unique beauty. Your image here really illustrates just how wide open they are. It reminds me of some of my long road trips in Nevada and New Mexico. Hope Tintin remembered to use the restroom when you started out - not too many rest stops along those roads - lol.

Jim K

Your Blue-winged Kookaburra is gorgeous, Vassilis. The color, composition and detail are all wonderful here! Thanks for posting this beautiful image.

Jim K

Marta,
This image reminds me a bit of some of Cindy Sherman's work. If you are not familiar with her, she's a quite famous American photographer who created many interesting "self-portraits" starting in the late 70s {she's still going at it today}. The colors you've chosen, along with your framing and point of view has that same Shermanesque "feel". Hope to see some of your notes about this image.

Jim K

Anton,

This is a fine image. I really enjoy your choices - the crop and size of the pelican relative to your frame. My eyes are drawn to the detail around your subject’s eye. The color tone you've selected also works well. Congratulations and welcome to TL!

Jim K. / SonoranLight

Jan,

I have to tell you, I love Robert! He reminds me of our hamster, Rascal. We have many pets in my family, and it seems we are always rescuing those without homes {my wife's new request is that we help with the breeding program of the rare, endangered black-footed ferret). By the way, Robert is a guinea pig, right? I like the tight, "up-close-and-personal" POV because I tend to like seeing detail in facial features (animal or human). Thanks for posting "Robert", Jan – I hope to see more of him, perhaps in a setting showing more of his surroundings and activities - Take care, and best wishes!

Jim

Jan,

I posted a workshop image using the altered image to add Jupiter and some edits. Hope you don't mind. Take care!

Jim