airfrogusmc wrote:
I I like the point of view. I think in any portrait the face is key and the clothing and other things in the frame are just supporting elements. If this were a fashion shot selling the cloths that might be a different story. So to me there is enough to get the feel you are going for. Well done....
And as far as rules go there are no rules period. Heres what some of the greatest to push a shutter had to say about it.
A little video by one of the greats. Just push the blue rectangle that says watch on Vimeo. The really relevant part about rules is near the end
And some words by some of the greats.
"When subject matter is forced to fit into preconceived patterns, there can be no freshness of vision. Following rules of composition can only lead to a tedious repetition of pictorial cliches." - Edward Weston
Love this one by Newman. He is one of the truly great portrait photographers.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants." - Arnold Newman
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." - Ansel Adams
"And in not learning the rules, I was free. I always say, you're either defined by the medium or you redefine the medium in terms of your needs." - Duane Michals
"There are no shortcuts, no rules." - Paul Strand
"Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried!" - Bill Brandt
"I came from the outside, the rules of photography didn't interest me... "-William Klein
"...... a photograph can look any way. Or, there's no way a photograph has to look (beyond being an illusion of a literal description). Or, there are no external or abstract or preconceived rules of design that can apply to still photographs. "-Garry Winogrand
and maybe my favorite " ......so called “composition” becomes a personal thing, to be developed along with technique, as a personal way of seeing." - Edward Weston
I think everything in this image is working to support the subject so very well done. Anyway that's my 2 cents take it for what it is worth.
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Allen,
Thanks for all the supportive words, quotes and the video link. All were very helpful!
What makes this shot so eye catching for me is the model's confidence. Despite being shot from such a superior angle, one from which she might feel vulnerable, she meets the photographer with an unperturbed gaze just like a queen is expected to do.
bcguy wrote:
What makes this shot so eye catching for me is the model's confidence. Despite being shot from such a superior angle, one from which she might feel vulnerable, she meets the photographer with an unperturbed gaze just like a queen is expected to do.
Thanks for the comments. So many people see this one in so many ways. Always interesting.
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jcw1982 wrote:
I really like the image and think you did a pretty good job.
