[skipper954]

OK.....the response for Christina in the tree was overwhelmingly negative, and I can see why, sadly. But in spite of heavy thigh, I like it. However -

Is this better?

skip



Sorry mods, I know this is in the 24 hour time frame, but I was in a hurry to post and get feedback!

[Dabhand16]

Yes - and no!

I like the pose and her expression and the diagonal, but find the tree too intrusive. It is blocking out too much of her. Strangely, I find if I crop the bottom of the shot to around her right elbow, (and cloning any white from her skirt), it seems to work better.

A reflector would have brought out here hair better.

[Charlotte]

Well, it tells a story ... her tousled hair, facial expression, undone top, + her sitting position (straddling the fork of the 2 branches) say to me that she just had a ruff-and-tumble with you, + now she's gazing at you lovingly with those glazed eyes

Technically it's not too bad, except the BG is not terribly pleasing to look at, including the bleached out sky, dead leaves + half-eaten leaves. In short, you needed a much more pleasant setting for the shoot.

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Charlotte

Well, it tells a story ... her tousled hair, facial expression, undone top, + her sitting position (straddling the fork of the 2 branches) say to me that she just had a ruff-and-tumble with you, + now she's gazing at you lovingly with those glazed eyes

Have you been at the Mills & Boon again Charlotte?

[Charlotte]

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

Have you been at the Mills & Boon again Charlotte?

No, always hated them but sounds like I could write them, huh

[nichpr]

Agree with Graham's crop, Skip. This model looks like she has some real potential. See more?

[Victoria]

This is more appealing than the other tree shot Skip. I also agree with Graham's crop and think it could be quite a winning shot. Love the expression and love the tossled hair.

[skipper954]

Originally Posted by Charlotte

Well, it tells a story ... her tousled hair, facial expression, undone top, + her sitting position (straddling the fork of the 2 branches) say to me that she just had a ruff-and-tumble with you, + now she's gazing at you lovingly with those glazed eyes

Ohhhhhh, Charlotte, I am surprised at you!!!!

[Charlotte]

Originally Posted by skipper954

Ohhhhhh, Charlotte, I am surprised at you!!!!

[CathieT]

I'm another agreeing with Graham's crop, but overall this is much nicer!

[Rob Barron]

Definitely a much better shot than the one with her in the tree. Let's face it, a gorgeous girl sitting up a tree is never going to look that natural! Anyway, this one I have to totally agree with the crop Graham mentioned. I first saw the pic with the bottom part off-screen and it looked good, then I moved it up to see the rest and found it less appealling. I'd go for the crop and thehn it works well

Lovely natural beauty this young lady has, a pleasure to shoot I am sure.

Cheers,
Rob