Prom gone wrong, part 2.

[RMThompson]

Some more pics from that same series:

(Forgive the various color and border changes, this was NOT mean to be shown in a series and I was experimenting with each picture.)

 

[Christie Photo]

I really like your concept. I don't know if I "need" the knife... or torn (cut) gown for that matter. You've conveyed a real sense of sadness (maybe tragedy) with the expression, setting, lighting and treatment in the first view. You've done such a good job, that I wonder if the knife and cutting is overstating and presumes the viewer might "need" the specific coaxing to "get it."

Good job! VERY nicely done.

-Pete

 

[RMThompson]

I really like your concept. I don't know if I "need" the knife... or torn (cut) gown for that matter. You've conveyed a real sense of sadness (maybe tragedy) with the expression, setting, lighting and treatment in the first view. You've done such a good job, that I wonder if the knife and cutting is overstating and presumes the viewer might "need" the specific coaxing to "get it."

Good job! VERY nicely done.

-Pete

Thanks Pete! I appreciate the comments. I too think the knife might sort of be a bit much in the second image as it also confuses the "story" of the photo a bit. The first one there are SO many possibilities on why the dress is torn, but the second one sort of eliminates that. It's more "telling" than "showing" the emotion.

 

[Christie Photo]

The first one there are SO many possibilities on why the dress is torn, ...

YEAH! YEAH! I find that very compelling.

Good stuff!

-Pete

 

[Rayne]

Her expression and mood in number 1 seems much more real. I like it : )

 

[c.cloudwalker]

If you fix the running make up in the photo of your original thread, that is the best one. I would definitely not do a series. It takes away from that single image's mystery and mystery is good. It makes the viewer stay longer, trying to figure it out.

Cheers.