Comment from jesuel
another great photo i really like how you used black and white here it really creates some great contrast and depth great lighting as well beautiful work here

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you, I appreciate you favorable review very much.

Comment from ddglenn
I like this photo a lot. It's nicely composed, and the conversion to black and white really adds to the moodiness. There's a forlorn feeling to the shot that's emphasized by the lonely figure, which adds much interest and scale. Nice tones and good job on the lighting. I like the fact that she's almost, but not quite a silhouette. It's ghostly and stark, adding to the mood and story.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you for your favorable and emotional review.

Comment from RaineC
What a beautiful image. I think the stormy weather gives more dramatic skies... better for the photos. This is definitely a keeper for her collection. Nice job.

~Raine

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you so much. I fully agree cloudy sky is more interesting than blue and stormy weather is the most dramatic. I go out for photos when everybody else goes in the house.

Comment from Roopam
I like it!!! A unique shot and angle. You have added to the effect by converting it to B/W. I would try to trim the top a little bit and see if it has a stronger impact. Very good work.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you so much for your favorable review. No trimming the top doesn't add to the impact but takes away since the effect of the clouds coming forward us get lost.

Comment from Bluesavanagh
What a catch Cleo & and a really expressive piece of photography on your part.~

The cloud formation is fabulous.~& the silhoutte of your friend .~
& the foliage to add greater shape & contrasts to the image.~

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you Jinni, You favorable review means a lot to me.

Comment from TimeSnatcher
I think you got a wonderful shot, not just of your friend but of the amazing clouds.

Rating based on FAR's suggested critique elements and
sometimes some of my own:

Initial Impact 5
Composition 5
Creativity 5
Originality 5
Center of Interest 5
Lighting 5
Storytelling 5
Technique. 5

Thanks for sharing,
Maggie

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you so much Maggie, I appreciate your favorable review.

Comment from shiloh106
It's a beautiful composition Cleo. The cloud formations are really pretty as is the flow of the land. The spiky plant at the top of the little hill really adds great interest.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you so much. The spiky plant is a baby fan palm. The hill is an illusion it is just foliage.

Comment from irishgirl2508
Black and white is the perfect choice for this piece....the sky looks so beautiful and almost ominous.

Good composition - I like the curve at the bottom. Lighting is really nice, beautiful cloud formation.

You should share this with your friend as a keepsake of her visit.

Thanks for sharing with us!

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2009

Thank you so much. Of curse, she has already a photo CD of her visit and a 12x8 print of this photo. I give it to here before I ask her permission to publish the photo.

Comment from johnny98982003
very awe striking sight this is beautfuly done love the mood very impacting and breathtaking thank you again for sharing it with us today great work indeed

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009

Thank you Johnny, I appreciate your favorable review very much.

Comment from Richard Swarbrick
I always like black and white frames and this one is no exception to that. The storyline is lovely and the scene is just wonderful. The clouds formation is something I alwaya enjoy taking shots of myself. This is a great shot showing the patterns that will never be repeated. Great backdrop and great subject.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009

Thank you so much for your generous review. This is not a shot of myself but of a friend of ours.