It's a nice image, but it doesn't provide a strong message based on the title. Other than the fact that she's next to some wood working equipment, I couldn't tell that she is the wood worker. If she had her hands on the equipment or was doing some wood working, it would have been much stronger.
Here are the points to consider -
1. Can't tell if she's leaning over or moving through the room to someplace else.
2. She has jewlery on her hand and wrist. A wood worker would take those off.
3. She doesn't have a shop apron on, just her dress.
My personal guideline is this - If I have to tell someone what the photo is about, I haven't captured it correctly.
One purpose of a "subject title" is to get the reader to look at the second line...you did!!!!
I like it..a rarity in both redheads and olde woodworking.
Dan
First I'll agree that it's a nice shot but probably more the girl than the shot. The shot itself is not very strong. I would have straightened the doorway.
I can accept that she is a woodcarver but as StoryTeller pointed out, the facts don'r support that. I have no idea what a woodcarver looked like in those days but likely they were not women and would have worn a leather apron.
There are no wood chips on the bench. I can't tell what kind of wood is in the background but on the table it's poplar, not a popular wood carving material.
I'll assume she is right handed. Definitely that bangle would come off if you are striking a mallet all day with that hand. And speaking of mallets, where is it? It's as important as the carving chisels in that tool roll.
Just some observations after having made my living building custom furniture for 25 years. But nicely done shot!
John
I like period pieces. However, the model should be looking down at what she does and not look out the window. Also the top of her head is cropped off. But I like the soft lighting: it reminds me of one of Vermeer's paintings.
