Photo Comments 35 mm photo?

Question

This photo was taken for light and shadow project, I used a tripod and a slow film and a slow shutter speed. Was taken on a 35 mm camera and film and photo were developed and printed by me.

http://butterflyeternity.deviantart.com/art/Mila-s-Kimono-42383796

the light and shadow don't have to be equal, its all about whether as a whole there can be a balance when you use a heavy shadow.

Answer 1

I think the image has a very good balance of light and dark and is a pleasing composition.

In most cases, where a figure is shown moving across the frame, I suggest that the eye would rather see the object moving INTO the frame, rather than leaving it. In this case, the subtext, suggested by the child looking over her shoulder, allows that she is, naturally, leaving the scene, hence, her position, on the right side of the frame seems natural and comfortable.

I do NOT think the background is distracting, as it is subtley, slightly out of focus. And, the less than black, larger, dark, left side of the background nicely offsets the nearly black, smaller right side. Do the "squinty eyes" test and you'll see what I mean.

The kimono does not need any more detail, since the clothing is not really the subject, despite the image's title. The child's face and body position is the true impact of this image.

Answer 2

Try it again going half a stop down on your aperture. That will bring out more detail in the kimono, darken the distracting background, and take out the burned out highlights.

Answer 3

a bit hard to tell at the res im viewing it, the top left corner is distracting and lowers the standard of the composition


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Answer 4

There's more shadow than light.