Lady of Umbrellas -

[Kajuah]

High key on purpose, exposed for the black umbrella to get the blown outs. Minimal editing, slight saturation increase to get more of the model and her clothing into view.




EXIF; http://www.flickr.com/photos/karljoh...in/photostream

[Greg McCary]

I like it. I can't say I would change anything.

[Kajuah]

Thanks Greg

[MB1]

Her pose isn't all that attractive. You shot from below which makes her look wider than she actually is and she seems slouched and bored.

I think #2 is a lot more effective.

[Kajuah]

I see what you mean, MB1, and I never noticed that before till you pointed it out. Hmm not much I can do now, but I'll keep that in mind for future ref

[jgredline]

I like it. In fact, you gave me some ideas..
As far as the photo itself, The only thing I would do and it is nit picking is clone out that speckle on top of her head. right before the parting line.

[Kajuah]

I've got a lot of cloning out to do by the look of it thank you JG

[GB1]

Wow, harsh lighting situation.. Not sure about how the umbrella is clipped off there, either.

[Kajuah]

Wow, harsh lighting situation.. Not sure about how the umbrella is clipped off there, either.

It's deliberately high-key, trying it out :P

[bresail]

I like it.
It makes me feel curious as to why she is there. The harsh crop and the gaze out of the box adds to this feeling.