Portrait Critique, please

[codewarrior]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/QuantumDot/_MG_4178a_pp.jpg

[gonzogolf]

Here are a few thoughts, take em or leave em as I'm not sure what you were going for. I'm not a big fan of the hair over the eye. Overall the image is a tad too soft for me, except for the eye thats in focus. I'm not sure if that softness is a result of shooting or overdone post processing. I dont think the aggressive lean in to camera with the lowered shoulder is flattering. Exposure is good.

[Flo]

It does indeed have an overall soft look to it..I feel if you were level with her, it would have worked better than her looking up?

[codewarrior]

Interesting, I was exactly level with her for this shot. What gives the impression of looking down? Thanks for looking,

Steve

[codewarrior]

Thanks for looking. I think I agree, it's too soft. I think the softness worked better in the B&W version. Should I post that for a comparison?

Steve

(EDIT: This was shot with the "nifty fifty" plastic 50mm lens wide open - probably has a great deal to do with the softness. Would you recommend stopping down a couple?)

[gonzogolf]

You might have been level with her, but the shoulder closest to the camera is several inches lower than the other indicating a hard lean forward.

[Flo]

Interesting, I was exactly level with her for this shot. What gives the impression of looking down? Thanks for looking,

Steve

Because she is looking UP?;)

[Raginl3ull]

facial expression - she does not look comfortable and willing to take this shot

PP - too much IMO, she looks plastic especially her eyeyball...looks way unatural

Colors and exposure - could use some POP

[Subicon]

I agree with the others.

Bad-
Hair in front of eyes
Flat colors/tones
Too much PP
Odd composure