From Baghdad -

ghaith.salih · Feb 28, 2011

Cam : Canon 7D

F:9
Sec:1/80
Iso:200
Lin:28-105
FL:28

From Baghdad - Iraq

www.Ghaith-Art.com

Ghaith Salih

MissCream · Feb 28, 2011

I really like all the different textures in this picture

kassad · Feb 28, 2011

Very nice.

molested_cow · Feb 28, 2011

Is that posed or "candid"?

Also, I'd recommend getting rid of your big portrait in the signature. It gets annoying quickly especially if you have a lot of posts in the same thread. Make it your avatar or something with more manageable size.

molested_cow · Feb 28, 2011

Oh I see why the photo looks "unusual". You have two light sources coming from both sides, which almost made it looked like you pieced two photos together using photoshop (with the stairs as the border). Honestly, the contradicting light sources are killing the photo for me. The light source is also too strong because it creates projected shadows. Otherwise, I like the composition and control of the color. The context is also interesting. I am not sure if you are trying to make a cultural/religious message, but it has that kind of implications.

tirediron · Feb 28, 2011

I'm going to disagree with the Bothered Bovine; I really like the effect that this lighting gives the first image.

dxqcanada · Feb 28, 2011

I agree with the Cow ... the mood of the shot is thrown off by the additional lighting effect ... too strong on the right.

UnderThePink · Feb 28, 2011

Luv the context of the photo. Really stopped me in my tracks. I agree that the lighting on the right may be a bit much though. But still really nice photo! =)

adversus · Feb 28, 2011

I like the lighting. Almost looks like she's hiding from the light, in the dark spot in the stairs.

e.rose · Feb 28, 2011

I like the image... and the lighting as well.

I have to agree about your signature though... if you don't get rid of it (or find a way to make it WAY smaller), that's all people are going to comment on eventually. Just a friendly warning :sexywink:

But I really like the work you've been posting (that I've seen anyway) thus far. :thumbup:

Bitter Jeweler · Mar 1, 2011

Salih, you're handsome and all, but could you drop the billboard from your sig? :sexywink:

Forkie · Mar 1, 2011

I love the lighting effect. Perhaps the light on the dress could have been toned down a tad, but other than that, I love the opposing shadows.

ghaith.salih · Mar 1, 2011

MissCream said:
I really like all the different textures in this picture

Thank you

ghaith.salih · Mar 1, 2011

kassad said:
Very nice.

Thank you

ghaith.salih · Mar 1, 2011

molested_cow said:
Oh I see why the photo looks "unusual". You have two light sources coming from both sides, which almost made it looked like you pieced two photos together using photoshop (with the stairs as the border). Honestly, the contradicting light sources are killing the photo for me. The light source is also too strong because it creates projected shadows. Otherwise, I like the composition and control of the color. The context is also interesting. I am not sure if you are trying to make a cultural/religious message, but it has that kind of implications.

Exporters use of light was done deliberately to draw the eye directly to the places of interest in the image and to ensure that distract the eye

This is something on the letter myself, and my sense of your so thank you for your opinion