SF3 - Indecision

Llywellyn

When you run two ideas past all your friends and get a 50/50 split on preference, you begin to doubt which image is stronger. Or I do, at least. So I thought it was time for some POV from other photographers, as I'm wavering a bit. Which do you think is stronger? :dunno

To Kill a King (Current Entry)


Dreamscape

saurora

Comparing these 2 images is like comparing apples to oranges.....both are just so different. Both are original concepts. Your 2nd image has great potential, but is not quite 'there' for me. Your original image is dead-on. The lighting is great and technically I think it shines. It doesn't surprise me you get a 50/50 split on voting with your friends. You probably will here as well. Try not to doubt your own instincts.........they are usually right! Nothing wrong with continuing to shoot up to the finish, but don't let self-doubt and indecision take over. You're a great photographer and should know in your heart which is your best shot.

schmoo

To Kill a King:

:jawdrop

Llywellyn

saurora wrote:

Comparing these 2 images is like comparing apples to oranges.....both are just so different. Both are original concepts. Your 2nd image has great potential, but is not quite 'there' for me. Your original image is dead-on. The lighting is great and technically I think it shines. It doesn't surprise me you get a 50/50 split on voting with your friends. You probably will here as well. Try not to doubt your own instincts.........they are usually right! Nothing wrong with continuing to shoot up to the finish, but don't let self-doubt and indecision take over. You're a great photographer and should know in your heart which is your best shot.

Thanks, Saurora. I really appreciate it. It overjoys me to hear you think the lighting is great in the first shot, as that was the challenge I set for myself. It's the first time I used a strobe and took care with cross-lighting, which was very intimidating for me.

Thank you again.

Llywellyn

schmoo wrote:

To Kill a King:

:jawdrop

Oh, jawdrop from schmoo! That has to be worth at least 10 votes in and of itself, right?

Thanks, missy!

schmoo

Really, now that I've gotten over the initial shock...

I love everything about it! The subdued tones are perfect for the porcelain-pale skin and the reddish/sepia warmth accentuates the sensual aspects of the figure, which contrasts perfectly with the title and the cold intent of the story.

And to hear the lighting was a challenge for you, I'd never have guessed! I have a lot to learn about lighting. :oogle

pemmett

schmoo wrote:

Really, now that I've gotten over the initial shock...

I love everything about it! The subdued tones are perfect for the porcelain-pale skin and the reddish/sepia warmth accentuates the sensual aspects of the figure, which contrasts perfectly with the title and the cold intent of the story.

And to hear the lighting was a challenge for you, I'd never have guessed! I have a lot to learn about lighting. :oogle

DaddyO

To kill a king is flat awesome. I'd love to do something that good.
Michael

Llywellyn

schmoo wrote:

Really, now that I've gotten over the initial shock...

Thanks, Steph. I appreciate the detailed feedback.

Llywellyn

pemmett wrote:

Hee, thank you! (I love the little guys with the signs.)

Llywellyn

DaddyO wrote:

To kill a king is flat awesome. I'd love to do something that good.
Michael

Thanks, Michael! Much appreciated.

Looks like it's taken an overwhelming lead in the poll, so I should just sit back and stop second-guessing myself. ...But this wouldn't be a true LPS round if I didn't stress and shoot at least 3 other ideas right up until the deadline.

HoofClix

I agree with Saurora. Each are just so stunning, but entirely different.... I haven't voted yet, and there's no way to tell how the panel will move....

Dalantech

I love the composition and lighting in "To Kill a King" -brilliant! :cool

Llywellyn

HoofClix wrote:

I agree with Saurora. Each are just so stunning, but entirely different.... I haven't voted yet, and there's no way to tell how the panel will move....

Thanks, Mark. I look forward to the final verdict.

Llywellyn

Dalantech wrote:

I love the composition and lighting in "To Kill a King" -brilliant! :cool

Thank you!

richtersl

To Kill a King is terrific, IMO. I love the sepia-tinge you created.

Dreamscape is very pretty. But I feel that To Kill a King is the one that's the attention-grabber for this SF.