top-lena, M.Vasil'kova I don't think you should have rated the work if you only liked the model. Because now we're talking about the photographer's work... and if that's not the case, there's no point in rating it.
Natalia Ciobanu, You must know that properly presenting a person (model) is a photographer's primary responsibility. Even the most beautiful face can be ruined by poor lighting, while a less-than-pretty one can be presented at the right, flattering angle. This photo has it all: a beautiful woman, style, and the photographer's work!
I've been silent for a long time, but when something like this happens... and it's a shame that people who consider themselves knowledgeable in photography contribute to this!
Boris Belenkiy, I hasten to disappoint you, but the photo received a TOP rating on larger photo sites... however, a TOP rating is not an indicator at all... In the end, everyone decides for themselves. Good luck in your searches and creativity!
Natalia Ciobanu, so other sites are turning a blind eye to a lot of things too. The problem isn't that the work is bad, (I never said that), but that by using it as a work of the day, they're turning a blind eye to a multitude of shortcomings.
1) Flat lighting, no sense of a highlight. 2) The face looks like a uniform gray mass. 3) The hair isn't separated from the background. 4) The blotchy background isn't flattering. 5) The shadows from the hair on the face.
Among the positives: A beautiful gaze, a hint of sadness in the eyes.
Boris Belenkiy, That's where you should have started. Otherwise, your words would have looked pathetic. Judging by your "no," your monitor is poorly configured, at the very least. Because I can see and read all the details. Also, I don't think the background is bad (it's not painted like a zebra, is it? :)) and the shadows from the hair are also not a flaw. Next. People evaluate work, and everyone has a right to a voice, just like you. Therefore, try to accept other people's opinions with dignity and don't assume that yours is the only one that matters. All the best. And yes! I've never seen a perfect photograph. Nothing perfect at all. This is in response to your words: "and the fact is that by putting it in the work of the day, they turn a blind eye to many shortcomings." Apparently you have a perfect photo? Would you like to share it?
Natalia Ciobanu, but my photos don't claim to be a full-time job.
As for the monitor settings, I print real photos for exhibitions, not just for the website.
And so, the final print, placed next to the monitor, shows the same image, and is practically indistinguishable from the original (or is the printing press at this photo shop set up incorrectly)?!
Boris Belenkiy, I'm not aiming for Photo of the Day either. Don't worry. It was decided by the voting process. And I print cards just like you. And I also see what's on the screen when I print... though there are many subtleties there too.
P.S. Envy will be your undoing. Don't cling so closely to the ratings, and things will immediately become easier.
Natalia Ciobanu, yes, the rating doesn’t interest me at all, I’m just fed up with the fighters for purity at the photo center, so I apologize for my speech, and before you and after there will be hundreds more works of the day that I haven’t watched, and won’t watch, and accordingly I won’t criticize, but thanks to their enthusiasm I accidentally came across your work, I apologize again.
Thank you so much everyone!
It looks like the photography (or taste) on this site is dying.
and it's a shame that people who consider themselves knowledgeable in photography contribute to this!
(I never said that), but that by using it as a work of the day, they're turning a blind eye to a multitude of shortcomings.
1) Flat lighting, no sense of a highlight.
2) The face looks like a uniform gray mass.
3) The hair isn't separated from the background.
4) The blotchy background isn't flattering.
5) The shadows from the hair on the face.
Among the positives: A beautiful gaze, a hint of sadness in the eyes.
Thank you for your kind wishes.
Next. People evaluate work, and everyone has a right to a voice, just like you. Therefore, try to accept other people's opinions with dignity and don't assume that yours is the only one that matters.
All the best.
And yes! I've never seen a perfect photograph.
"and the fact is that by putting it in the work of the day, they turn a blind eye to many shortcomings."
Apparently you have a perfect photo?
R_S, Thank you!
As for the monitor settings, I print real photos for exhibitions, not just for the website.
And so, the final print, placed next to the monitor, shows the same image, and is practically indistinguishable from the original (or is the printing press at this photo shop set up incorrectly)?!
Thanks for your reply!
And I print cards just like you. And I also see what's on the screen when I print... though there are many subtleties there too.
P.S. Envy will be your undoing. Don't cling so closely to the ratings, and things will immediately become easier.
I'm recommending it again.
Boris Belenkiy, Thankfully, I won't be too upset by the fact that you won't be looking at photos, mine or others.