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Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:04 pm**

Dear

Critiques welcome.,
this concept is "Environmental Portrait"

Thank you for your time.
Juztin

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:22 pm**

Cool shots.
#1 There is something distracting in the background of the first shot - could be some large vent pipe. Would look much beeter if you cloned that out. I like the composition. Maybe brighten the subject a little.

#2 Don't know what it is - but there is something that really appeals to me about this shot. Leave this one as it is. Love it.

#3 Great concept but the subject appears needs to be a little brighter.

Well done. Cheers, Mick

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:29 pm**

I just love #2. The backlighting is wonderful, and the pose is very strong to match the architecture. Nice series.

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:30 pm**

I like the idea in #3, but you need some more light to fill up the model's face.

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:48 pm**

Backlighting is awesome in the first and 3rd pics, though lack of light on the model's face really lets it down. Instead of lighting the entire model, I suggest a snooted flash directed at the model's face will be enough to really bring her out.

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:58 pm**

Juztin,

Good to see you posting again. I really like No. 2 and 3. No. 3 is a tad too dark though.

Alex

Posted: **Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:34 pm**

#2 is awesome...what a great pose by the model and great use of light by you...

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:03 am**

Definately a powerfull feeling about number 2, i really like that shot. Well done

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:11 am**

2 is great but 1 and 3 both need the subject brightened.

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:16 am**

Here is my two cents

#1 Take out the silver round thing in background
#2 Nice pose and backlight with overpowering flash.
#3 My favourite but wish the subject was brighter (or is it my monitor?) PS: Mitchell good to see you around. Hope life is good.

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:17 am**

Ps: How did you the streaky light effect? Did you kick up dust?

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:37 am**

Is that a bubble floating in #1?

#2 is my pick

#3 has great lighting, but I think the model probably is in the wrong spot for the lighting, hence she is too dark. I think a flash would spoil it. Maybe a reflector giving her a soft highlight might work and waring lighter coloured clothing so she stands out from the shelves.
That looks like a good location to play with ideas.

Thats my 2c worth

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:33 am**

hi juztin 1 i like 2 is great 3 the model is just a bit to dark for me.
cheers pa