Kimia: "Indiana" Series (3)

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• shelbeesmom (48170)
• [2009-01-17 9:53]

I'm sorry but this photo is really not good. First of all the pose isn't good with her arm covering her mouth. There is significant OE on her arm and face, the colors are blasted out, some what OVER saturated which causes colors to come out that aren't meant to be there. The vignetting is unbalanced and TOO dark. IMO Vignetting is meant to be subtle. It in a gentle way focuses energy on the subject. All in all the photo is a throw away for me. Or basically, I would not have taken it at all.
Linda

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• Silke (23588)
• [2009-01-17 10:55]

The pose and the lighting just make this one look like a cheap peep show. If you MUST pose a nude, try to do so with a little more taste, please

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• rminkow (15521)
• [2009-01-18 10:26]

Hi Olivier....I have to agree with Linda. I don't usually write negative comments but I wanted to give a few opinions with the hope that you want to become a better photographer....aside from the technical aspects of photography which you can learn in many ways there is an underlying feeling that you don't respect women. Your shots do not show them in a pretty way or a flattering way...if you want to shoot pictures of women take a look at some of the truly fine examples on this site and try to learn from them...there is nothing sensual about looking down a woman's top to see her cleavage..be subtle and start with some clothes on your subjects. You can have much better success in showing sexuality with clothing than without...Good luck Olivier.

Roger