[skipper954]

Come on guys.....that is just a funny title....no disrespect meant. <---- trying to deflect the comments that are sure to come.

I really didn't know whether to post this or not, finally yes. Couldn't decide if Tiffany really looked comfortable, but I thought it was an interesting shot for content and composition.

And Tiff was really a good sport to climb the tree in heels!

So, whatcha tink?

skip

[Dabhand16]

I like it Skip You have succeeded in what you set out to do - you have captured in this image what you had in your head. There is no doubt in my mind as to the atmosphere surrounding this shot. The feeling of fun abounds and the branch complements her body. Ultimately, this is a simple set-up that just works.

The blown areas of the image are nicely out of the way leaving (if you will pardon the pun) the OOF leaves to make a good backdrop. Lighting is good too with the odd bit of sunlight adding to the effect.

You made the right decision to post this one - and I'm glad that you did.

[skipper954]

This is very funny. There have been only 20 clicks and one comment with the "Bird in a Tree" title. So I changed the title. We will see

But I still like the original title. It just was not a "draw".

Dab.....thank you for the great comment.

skip

[ftmftm]

I really like this skip, looks like you and the model had great fun and thats what its all about, lighting and pose are great, the only thing what i don't like about it is the models skin colour on her left leg and under her left arm pit, it looks dirty, i know it will be the light but maybe a quick fix with photo shop, but thats just my opinion, Great picture anyway. David

[nichpr]

Like this one - creative, fun pose.
- Paul

[fionaB]

what do i think? i would have brained you with the heels had it been me!

anyway this is a great relaxed shot.. although yes she does look uncomfortable you are getting away with it simply because it is in a tree and she fits so well with the branch.
I am being really really picky here but one thing that i am finding the more i look at it is the little tiny bit of darker branch in the RHS bottom corner......... clone it out and there is nothing left to distract.
well done one of your best shots for sure Skip! and a bigger well done to Tiff for having the guts to do it! lol

Fi

[John F]

Where is it?

John.

Originally Posted by skipper954

Come on guys.....that is just a funny title....no disrespect meant. <---- trying to deflect the comments that are sure to come.

I really didn't know whether to post this or not, finally yes. Couldn't decide if Tiffany really looked comfortable, but I thought it was an interesting shot for content and composition.

And Tiff was really a good sport to climb the tree in heels!

So, whatcha tink?

skip

[Rob Barron]

LOL, interesting title (yes, I know you were having fun so no comment about calling a woman a 'bird' - but whoa betide you when Charlotte sees it )

I think this is a fun image and evidently so which means I doubt anyone would take it too seriously. The model was very accommodating to go to all this effort and clearly lighting was a major problem. Having the light behind her has made it hard to keep her looking right without completely blowing it and this would be hard to avoid, even using an ND to reduce it a touch would not work as it would still make the subject too dark.

The only part of the lighting that is a genuine problem is the blown highlight along the side of her right leg. One suggestion, as this bit is making her lower leg look a bit big anyway, try cloning the leaves over the highlight and making the edge of that the edge of her leg (hope that makes sense).

It is a touch too tightly cropped, I'd have prefered a bit mroe space around the girl, especially near her left foot and hand. I am assuming you went this tight because of trying to cut out as much of the bright BG as possible. The focusing appears a touch soft but this could be the compression. Certainly the left hand is out of focus which is a shame but doesn't detract too much.

All in all a fun image which would never get published in a mag but will bring a smile to most who view it :o)

Cheers,
Rob

[skipper954]

Originally Posted by John F

Where is it?

John.

The title change only appeared in my later post, not the original. I don't think there is a way to change the original title.

And thanks Rob and Fi for your comments. I'm gonna think about that.