getting ready

this is a cross post...from Viewfinder...something about this photo really appeals to me...and well I just wanted an opinion on whether in this particular case...whether something being this blurred is still o.k.

without knowing the story can you tell what's happening---does it look like movement or just a crappy/blurred pic. Just wanted some thoughts to bounce around in my head...the only thing that bother me is the person behind her...I wish there was nothing to the background...Thanks

I like this, Natalie. I think it would have been even better without the other person in the bg as you stated. It would have kept it more simple and effective, but I do still like it as it stands. It has a real feel to it. I don't feel I can offer you any critque or thoughts for improvement on this, but just wanted to tell you I like it

I can't say I dislike it, but neither can I say that I like it. The point is, I've looked at it for 2 min and I still can't make up my mind. Someone wrote in an other thread; "I like it when an image grows on me". I agree, but some images take too long to grow on me and then I move on, before I tend to force myself to see things that are not there, because then they can lock me up in the "Crazy Artists" department of a nuts house.
I think you either like this image or you don't. Personally I don't have an answer and so I move on.

Is it a Formal that she is getting ready for and you are trying to show the lateness they are and all the action that was going on in the CAOS.

Hi Nat.

so the blur is somewhat effective...o.k.

and thnaks. sometimes there's things I'm not to sure what to say or how to xritique so I'll just take your kind words. :)

I'm pretty much at the same point that you are in looking at this LOL

that's what I posted it...because I was uncertain...I think I like it...but...I think I like it ...but...thnaks for confirming my suspicions about it...:)

Hi Peter.... glad you saw the story thru the blur... at least that came thru--though I'm unsure of the shot overall... Thnaks Peter ;)

Hey Nat!
Looks like you are putting that new camera to use!
YES!
I think that this photograph would be more effective if it weren't so tight in on the girl.
So that you could see a bit more of the environment she was in while she was getting ready.
The motion is effective, I just think it doesn't show enough as a stand alone image to tell enough of what you wanted.

Brian