SLE Photography wrote:
2 issues with 5 winners.  Number 1, those people are unhappy.
#2, I have actual plans to restart the gallery at some point & the amount of extra coding time becomes ludicrous.

yeah, plus my "unoffical" POD 18+ winners list- see my portfolio (plug) would get real big.

Well - all my lists are real big- and I have too many list. But I love lists.
My hero is Hermes (Futurma) I'm happiest when I'm making list.

I think I'll go make a list of my lists.


Another good day of entries. Don't forget to tell everyone you know to enter.
Whoa- I think i've had too much coffee. I'm going to go limp around my complex and burn some off.

ps- here's the link to the list for this page
https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … ost6822297

jandj studios wrote:
Here's the link to the list. I have asked Carly to join the fun waiting for response

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … ost6822297


Hope everyone has a great day. Hey let's go for a another 5 way tie. LOL.

Good job James -

I’ve noticed a tendency of some people to really get negative about the smallest of personal detail.  James I think (for what it worth) that you are doing an admirable job.  For me the object is to drive viewer to my work and it’s doing just fine by me.  JD you can also add my name to your list.  Thanks and have a really great day.
                                                       M

Michael Vasquez Photo wrote:
I’ve noticed a tendency of some people to really get negative about the smallest of personal detail.  James I think (for what it worth) that you are doing an admirable job.  For me the object is to drive viewer to my work and it’s doing just fine by me.  DJ you can also add my name to your list.  Thanks and have a really great day.
                                                       M

You are on the list.

jandj studios wrote:
Here's the link to the list. I have asked Carly to join the fun waiting for response

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … ost6822297


Hope everyone has a great day. Hey let's go for a another 5 way tie. LOL.

Good job James -

and here she is! :0)

of course i'll be on here in a variety of forms. I morph. Yes. I AM half superhero... let's not make a scene now....



Hi!!!!! *waves* to everyone on here I adore! :0)

Ms. Susie B wrote:
By the way- all of the images were given to me without me knowing who the photographer is or who some of the models are.

Ken Pegg
Brilliant idea- very well executed and it definitely made me stop and look. I got a simplistic attitude that was very humble- and with nude added into the mix- it really gave me the feeling of the fetal position- which is meaning for comfort, innocence, and pureness.

Sexy CeeCee
Good god girl- fantastic images!! The collage really put together a good display of how you move as a model and are all great images.

Fernon
and then- Ben Fernon- my dear friend. I didn't even know it was your image I voted for. You've defined that cinematic, glamour art projection that so many people try to go after. You hit it right on the nailhead with this image. Fantastic use of shadows played against the curvature of the models breasts, arms, lips, and eyes. Added in the mix is that beautiful sultry makeup is the final touch for a well produced image that everyone is proud of. Well freakin' done.

May I take this silly-ass dress off now?

Curmudgeon wrote:

May I take this silly-ass dress off now?

Please do, your giving me a GWC woody.. 

Curmudgeon wrote:
May I take this silly-ass dress off now?

lol.....yes you may.

Thanks everyone for the votes; I feel like a little school girl at the playground

Fernon Nude wrote:
Thanks everyone for the votes; I feel like a little school girl at the playground

now if you're gonna all start dressing like school girls, I'm building a site and we're makin' some money.....

Sexiest Carly wrote:

now if you're gonna all start dressing like school girls, I'm building a site and we're makin' some money.....

As my daughters would say: "Ewww"

Joan Lee wrote:
I would dearly like some feedback for my entry yesterday. It was not well received and I would sure enjoy any thoughts anyone has on why. I enjoy the photo personally, and so will keep it in my gallery, but again would be very receptive to feedback.
here is the image ...18+ of course
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=7842428
Thanks.

Yea! you get my first official opinion. And remember- it's just that : : AN OPINION.

I just don't think it's a flattering image of you.

The composition is a major turnoff. You look like an amputee on your left leg, and in general the comp leads you off the page- never good.

It also appears it's been shot with a wide angle lens- which is why your thigh and your left arm (your left) are a bit "warped" looking. .. . . .


So it's not a problem with you dear.... chin up :0)

Carly Erin Nudes wrote:
Yea! you get my first official opinion. And remember- it's just that : : AN OPINION.

I just don't think it's a flattering image of you.

The composition is a major turnoff. You look like an amputee on your left leg, and in general the comp leads you off the page- never good.

It also appears it's been shot with a wide angle lens- which is why your thigh and your left arm (your left) are a bit "warped" looking. .. . . .


So it's not a problem with you dear.... chin up :0)

if not a wide angle lens- probably was standing to close . Foreshortening is a problem on a ton of otherwise good photgraphs. It is similar to the weird effect on the parallel lines of a building when you stand to close. I was taught years ago that the best way to correct it is to stand much further back and us a telephoto lens. otherwise use bellows.
As Carly says this isn't your fault. I do like the color palate- ver moody. And your expression looks on the edge of an emotion - like crying which I like as well.
Carly nailed the composition problems.
Also, sometimes the across the body arm makes it look like the model is trying to hold herself together. Loosen it up a bit.
These are just opinions as well - maybe they will help maybe they are way off.
glad to see someone else discussing a photograph.

Curmudgeon wrote:
... the Curmudgeon is standing in for Ms. Susie tonight. She misses the contest and made me send her all of today's entries via AIM. My vote was hers. She also wanted me to post her comments:


May I take this silly-ass dress off now?

I just SO dont wish to envision that scene.....dont think dont think dont think.

StudioCMC II wrote:
If anyone could give me a bump for all of Friday, I would appreciate it. I will be backpacking my arse into the waterfalls, with 2 other togs, and 3 models..

We expect you will be sick of seeing waterfalls and nude models by the middle of next week.

Many thanks to any assistance from the d.t. Crew.

Chris

ooooooh..... I WANNA GO! haha

MC 2 wrote:
Friday 18+


https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=7884209

Vote!

*i'm not usually a fan of "high key" black and white- call me old fashioned...

(wait- didn't i say that on a previous post?)

... but this is sooo much white with the hint of a woman... almost like her smell lingering very nice!*

and to touch on the winner:

I really like the mood and romanticism of https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=7836824
However I am just not a fan of what seems to me an awkward position. I like craig's work alot! Does anyone else feel this in the photo or does it just annoy me

seriously. I just throw this out there b/c it's a DT and there's no D on the T.

XXOXOO

CarlyErin ONeil Digital wrote:
I really like the mood and romanticism of https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=7836824
18+
However I am just not a fan of what seems to me an awkward position. I like craig's work alot! Does anyone else feel this in the photo or does it just annoy me

seriously. I just throw this out there b/c it's a DT and there's no D on the T.

XXOXOO

I liked the image as well and it was going to be my vote if I needed to vote as a tie breaker.  The position is really not awkward in my eyes, just that Craig shot the image from a lower position then you see in a lot of images.  Like I posted on the image, I liked the classic romantic feel of the image.  Kind of like the from cover of a good romance novel if you could be good covers on books (bet sales would go up).

Wet Ltd wrote:
I really like the mood and romanticism of https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=7836824
18+
However I am just not a fan of what seems to me an awkward position. I like craig's work alot! Does anyone else feel this in the photo or does it just annoy me

seriously. I just throw this out there b/c it's a DT and there's no D on the T.

XXOXOO
I liked the image as well and it was going to be my vote if I needed to vote as a tie breaker.  The position is really not awkward in my eyes, just that Craig shot the image from a lower position then you see in a lot of images.  Like I posted on the image, I liked the classic romantic feel of the image.  Kind of like the from cover of a good romance novel if you could be good covers on books (bet sales would go up).

I voted for Craig's photograph-the classic romanticism got me.
I thought the mood and beauty captured.
I loved it!

Tommy Dee wrote:
For a change I've found the time to look ... what a great bunch of entries today!

News at eleven, I even made time to type up some D's for the T to make miss Carly happy ...

aw well shucks mistah Dee......
*smacks bubblegum loudly and twirls hair on finger*

Tommy Dee wrote:
Andy Webster
http://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=7892694 18+

This is one of the strongest images I've ever seen from you, great mood! Anne really brought it for you and you caught it - nice job.

Two things took it out of the running for me though:
The tonal range is just not there - mids and shadows muddy and highlights burned through the paper. That is a tough situation to shoot in I know ... are you are still using the ufRAW program I loaded for you? You might be able to bring it back.

The other thing I've been meaning to mention - next time I am there, will you remind me to take a look at your tripod? Seems that one leg is shorter than the others. ;-) J/K - but I think that with a little tweaking this photo could stand on its own without that compositional aid.

Thanks, I think.

Seriously, I don't regard this as one of my strongest images, though I do like it a lot.  Yes, the lighting was tough, but there was still fairly good range...I did a fairly quick convert to mono and more time spent there would likely have retained better detail, though I still find the result pleasing since Annie's mood and personality shine through and those elements are always most important to me.

As to the tripod, sure take a look .  I shoot the way I see things and frankly never thought of it as a 'compositional aid,'  but I'll give that some thought.  Still, those who know me well, know that I am off-kilter anyhow.

And a heartfelt thanks for your willingness to take the time to provide thoughtful commentary on the images.  It is very much appreciated.  As Carly says, more D in the T is a good thing!