I like this one out of the three; there is more contrast to the folds of the buttocks and more shadows to the overall body. What does bother me is the background. I don't personally like the flames coming off the background as they distract me from what otherwise is a very striking image. The body has more of a natural skin tone here. I would blur the heck out of the background and clone out the flames. I don't think it works for this image. Love the lighting! jano
Rod
11-Feb-2007 19:33
Yes I think that might be it Ellar the background might be just too sharp. Though over the few days this has been here I've got to like it more & more. Well done:-)
Thank you for comment you make. Maybe Rod explains suggestion more? I make light from one side to highlight cheeks. Wrinkles make like flames in hot red picture. Maybe flames look to sharp to Rod?
I really like the color and the way the curves work. I don't really love how much brighter the left side of the backdrop is relative to the right. A softer falloff I think would add some of that softness that Rod is looking for. I think it's a really pretty shot, and indeed, welcome!
Rod
10-Feb-2007 12:40
This has a nice dramatic lighting Eller but I think a more sensitive approach to the female form may work better. This set up or viewpoint seems too cold or detached from the subject for some reason.
Anyhow welcome to the challenge:-)
