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HOLDING THE FUTURE


HOLDING THE FUTURE
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Copyright: Magda Indigo (magda_indigo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 368 N: 5730] (31107)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Daily Life, Artwork, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Nikon D200, NIKON AF-S 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/10/03 "Under" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-02 5:06
Viewed: 320
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another Sunday, another working day.
We had a couple around in the studio for portraits. She about to give birth in a few weeks.
The baby is still UNDER great protection here...

Again see how important hands can be in an image!
Thanx, M, (*_*)

Feeling Good (By Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBy4QXAAil8

Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Reeds driftin' on by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom in the tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when the day is done, that's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me
For me

Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Yeah freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
hu
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
It's a new life
For me

AND I'M FEEEELING GOOD
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I like the composition with the hands coming across the frame.

I don't think the photo shows the stage of her pregnancy very well. It's hard to see how big her stomach is if it wasn't for the perspective of his hands.

Also, what's with the background? It looks extremely creased.

The lighting is good but it looks a little underexposed. To my understanding the levels show that as well.

In my opinion not your best work you uploaded here.

Oh, and as a theme entry I don't think it super imaginative or beyond the obvious. Maybe if you had called it "Under construction" or something but I don't think it qualifies just because the theme title ("Under") is written in the notes.

I know you are skilled and I'm not trying to bash you or bring you down or anything. I just can't help wondering why you would upload something that looks like it's a test shot or work in progress.

I'd be happy to discuss this critique with you or anyone else. If I'm wrong please let me know.

Oh and I love the song but I'm only familiar with Michael Buble's version. I'll have to check this one out.

Cheers,
Jens

Hi Magda,

Love the compo, the arms and hands frame the 'bump' well. Very good light with nice skin tones. Well done and TFS,

John

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3155 W: 238 N: 7045] (28419)
  • [2008-10-02 12:42]

And after baby arrives mother needs at least 4 hands to look after it :)
NIce composition Magda. The extra hands are a bonus - and baby is well protected.
TFS
Janice

Hi Magda interesting shot, I realize how I see it and you see are different,
I like the concept and your note, just found the extra hands strange, I felt they actually take away from your photo, again just my perspective.

Wayne

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3116 W: 280 N: 6312] (24123)
  • [2008-10-03 6:10]

I love the idea here, Magda
It takes lots of hands to raise little people.
I wonder how this would look with a little more of the mother's upper body in the image?
Superb depth of colour
TFs
silke

Hi Magda, fantastic composition, new life is coming well protected by hands, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Magda,

Nice a "hands manipulation" idea, fine work Dear friend!

Malik & Mary.

Simple. Profound. Warm. Familial. Your image conveys it all directly, clearly, movingly, Magda. I like the crop, focus, point of view. The note is good, but without reading a word, we know instantly, instinctively what it's all about.

Warm regards,
Jim

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1334 W: 76 N: 846] (7508)
  • [2008-10-10 9:15]

I love this shot.Very good light with nice skin tones. Well done and TFS.
Mitra

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11482)
  • [2008-10-13 3:20]

Hallo Magda
Een mooie gevoelige foto. Spreekt voor zichzelf.
Gr Jos

Really beautiful and sweet. A very suiting title too.
Thank you for sharing
Kind regards
Elena

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