Spooky Portraits (people only)
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Spooky Portraits (people only)

November 2020

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Great contest!

I'm actually unsure is this is 3 models, or a composite shot, regardless, the feel of it is excellent. The lighting is spot on and brings attention directly to where it should be and the subtle part-transparency is an added element that works well,

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I love the vibe of this shot, a simple view of innocence with impending doom looming. Will he just watch? Will he turn away? Or will what happens next be fully unimaginable! You've conveyed the shot well, slight issues are the table/chair angle and the wooden something in the bottom left as a distraction.

The 'what could happen' wins out the technical aspects here given the theme, nice work.

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Congratulations. A fantastically creepy image, a lot of great elements coming together and as an added bonus, not sure if intentional or not, but the shadow on her right hand gives a 3D feel like she's reaching out of the screen. Well done.

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500 Images entered

340 Photographers

Entry 7806178
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Given her fairly static expression / stance, this could be swept away, but those cold black eyes make the image, staring directly into my soul as I look at them. There is a little harsh shadow from her hairline on the left side of her face which could be softened, otherwise nicely done.

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This is very visually impactful, the composite itself could be improved, i.e. one light source behind her so the front of her left her shouldn't be as bright as her right, the overall feel takes it for me. Very dramatic, a sea of red that she seems to blend directly into.

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Being naked and as he stands, he is as vulnerable as he can be, does he know his inner monster is there and simply accepting him, or is he unknown and in for a shock? I believe the former, an acceptance of the inevitable. Excellent manipulation work and use of light.

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This is a fantastic fine art image, her face is perfectly clear and sharp with all her surroundings being muted draws attention to her face. A look of thoughtful innocence while covered in delicate skulls and the make-up gives an amazing overall visual impression.

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It is that wonderful time of year of ghosts and goblins and I love the imagery of Halloween, so I would like to see your best, and spookiest Halloween (or similar) portraits of people. Portraits of people only, either a single person or small groups, outdoors or indoors.

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