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An interesting series, and while there is a real variety of stuff in there, the overall style still seems relatively consistent. What I mean is that it does all look like it shot by the same photographer. Well done.
My thoughts, looking through the set:
#1 - Nice light, although the grey uprights on the grave do compete with her face just a little, easily fixed with some dodging/burning in post. The shot feels like it's leaning counter-clockwise a touch, and you should have removed the leaf/debris near her right foot.
#2 - Interesting angle and subject, but the composition feels a bit weak because the feet are centered but there is not symmetry. Also the bright stuff creeping into shot at the left is distracting.
#3 - Possibly my least fav shot in the series. The lighting on her face is okay but the harsh background light is distracting for me.
#4 - An interesting shot. Not sure how I feel about it. But that makes for good art doesn't it?! Makes you think and ponder.
#5 - Love the drama in this shot, and the PP, while faded blacks aren't my cup-o-tea, is nice and quite current. I feel the composition could have been stronger if you took a step to your left (and turned her slightly to account for the move), to make better use of the background as a framing element. I feel like she's off-center to the left.
#6 - Fun shot, fairly solid exposure. The tip of her toe needs some more room. I feel like the direction of light isn't the best. Perhaps having it come from directly overhead, or maybe turning her head towards the light more (and more upright) might have been better...not sure, but it's not quite working for me as is.
#7 - Another interesting shot. The inclusion of the yellow stripe will be divisive. I do feel like her fingers should have been outstretched on both hands...losing the right fingertips doesn't work for me. Good use of lighting.
#8 - Slightly unusual pose, which put her arm in that backward flex position that isn't great. Again the composition is a little boring/weak/conservative. You seem to have nailed the technical (exposure/lighting/DOF/focus etc) elements, so get more creative with your compositions and crops.
#9 - My fav shot of the series. Strong lighting with a good composition. The graffiti is a touch distracting, and her hand looks a little awkward and could have been more delicate. But those are minor nitpicks.
#10 - As stated previously, not the best angle for this shot. She needs to be rotated more towards the camera so that her arms aren't blocking her face, and you need to shoot from a lower angle to give her more height in the jump. Cool location, solid lighting and generally sound technical execution.
I think this is a whole lot better than I could have produced. It's much easier to critique someones work than to produce it, so take what I say with a good pinch of salt.
Well done.
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