Carnival Lady

[sspryte]

I am backkkk.....I would love a critique on this photo. I took it this past Carnival Season while I was in Venice. I just love her bright colors!
Michelle

[Greg McCary]

The composition is really good. I feel you captured her character and that is what you are after and also is the hardest part for me. I think that I would sharpen it some and try and bring out the colors a little more but, well done.
Greg

[sspryte]

Thank you for the comments. It is darker on here than on my original photo. On that one the colors are much brighter. Not sure why it darkend after I posted it here??
Michelle

[Didache]

Isn't Venice wonderful? I've been a couple of times, last time over the last new year. But never over Carnival (it's on my wish list!)

You have captured a really good expression. The skin looks a little warm though - as though it has just a tad too much magenta in it. (Maybe it is reflected off the costume). Try adjusting the skin tone a little and see how the colour of the costume comes up.

Hope that helps
Mike

[veggie]

Great picture! Looks like a poster for the festival ;)