Probably me best photo

[cgipson1]

Cool idea, Josh! I like it.. some good ideas here too! Let the camera see your face.. with a really OH CRAP expression on it.. make it comical!

 

[Frequency]

Great idea

 

[jaguaraz]

I like the theme and suggestions above. Also, you may want to turn the umbrella "inside out" as it would be in real high winds...

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Thx guys, these are some great tips, I'll try to use as many as possible. Btw the competition is called canon's world of eos photo5 2012

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

I will add a background but I never thought of siding other elements, thx for that tip!

 

[seakritter]

I like where you're going with this: the action and story and color. It's a cool idea!

What I think needs improvement: 1) need to see your face/eyes for that emotional connection; 2) better location - the back yard looks like a ...back yard; 3) needs to be sharper; 4) need a context for the wind (what's its source?) - nothing else in the image is being blown about.

Go have fun!

Ditto

"As I Wander"

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Sorry? I don't understand..

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Just so people can compare, here is my original pic...

 

[Jaemie]

^^ That's actually a rather cool photo as it is. If I didn't know what you were trying to accomplish, I might think it was some avant garde performance still image.

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Haha, it’s amazing how that a background can change the viewers perspective completely

 

[tacosanchez]

Hey I just checked out the competition, it states they want the photos in high resolution. I'd make sure that whatever editing you do can hold up to scrutiny at a high res.

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Ok thanks for that, these were very high res in ps, but whenever I upload it to TPf, the file is too big, so I have to lower it a bit So have you come up with any ideas?

 

[tacosanchez]

Yeah I have a few ideas for the wind one, I'll post them when I take em

 

[Photographiend]

This is one of the most original shots I have seen since I joined this forum. Not to mention the most interesting self portrait bar none. I would really love to see you pull off what ever edits you are going to make to see the finished product.

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

haha! Thank you! :blushing:My next photo needs to be great! Everyone is depending on me!