C&C Model and a dark wall

I dug out another photo from my archives that I decided to edit and it turned out very interesting (especially considering the original OOC). This was a shoot I did with my GF on a whim because we were bored, we didn't have any plans and she didn't dress for the occasion (as you can see her outfit does not really match the scene :rolleyes

I'm thinking of going back to this location with her dressed more appropriately for the scene - grungy, punk, goth?

I wanted to try something different. Does it work? C&C please!

Nice composition. I like the textures. The only criticism is the spread of the arms seems unnatural and is distracting. I would have liked her hands closer into her chin to give a more dramatic affect. Would have worked well with her expression, color and textures. But, just my opinion.

Brian

Ethosb wrote in post #16504895
Nice composition. I like the textures. The only criticism is the spread of the arms seems unnatural and is distracting. I would have liked her hands closer into her chin to give a more dramatic affect. Would have worked well with her expression, color and textures. But, just my opinion.

Brian

Thanks Brian, I totally agree. I after pulling this photo and seeing the scenes potential, I'd like to go back to the location and spend more time on the pose, wardrobe and make-up so it all fits better.

nice spot with the right outfit it could be a awesome spot to use

The bright specks in the wall are a bit busy to my eye when combined with all the other elements of the photo. I like the texture, but I'd be tempted to try knocking down the highlights in those areas selectively to de-emphasize them some.

I like where you are heading here but I would recommend first finding a theme that will represent more than a single image. a body of work or portfolio in this style. design your series according to the tenants of the theme and then shoot it up. what is your theme?

cuda2k wrote in post #16506908
The bright specks in the wall are a bit busy to my eye when combined with all the other elements of the photo. I like the texture, but I'd be tempted to try knocking down the highlights in those areas selectively to de-emphasize them some.

Hi thanks for the CC. I do agree with you, but I'm not sure how I can achieve this without using a clone tool on every speck. I tried to apply a selective adj. brush in LR5 and bring down highlights, but it did not seem to reduce the severity of them individually. I also played with the clarity and contrast on that same adj. brush, but no luck. Any ideas?

jetcode wrote in post #16507030
I like where you are heading here but I would recommend first finding a theme that will represent more than a single image. a body of work or portfolio in this style. design your series according to the tenants of the theme and then shoot it up. what is your theme?

I really like this idea and it was where my thinking was taking me when I posted it. I'm going to a theme together and go back and make a project out of it Thanks for the tip.

The Wall! Is there anybody in there?