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Xpat John

Posts: 56

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

https://hit.photos/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Cards-small.jpg

I came up with this concept about a week ago.  But then I realized I didn't have any cards.  You would be surprised how hard it is to find playing cards in Las Vegas if you aren't on the strip.  smile

Anyway, I would love to hear your critiques on this.  I think it is a little lopsided myself.  But I kind of like the way it feels.

Apr 06 14 02:38 pm Link

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David Kirk

Posts: 4852

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I think it may work better with more breathing space around the model - it seems a little busy and cluttered to me.  Maybe a similar execution but with fewer cards?

Apr 06 14 08:03 pm Link

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BTHPhoto

Posts: 6985

Fairbanks, Alaska, US

I think it would be stronger with more foreshortening.  Pull the model back further and get the cards in the air closer to the camera.

Apr 06 14 08:22 pm Link

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Xpat John

Posts: 56

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

Thank you all.  Those are both good ideas.  I will have to play around with this more.  I tried putting in various backgrounds but they all seemed to make the image way too busy.

Apr 06 14 08:43 pm Link

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Mark

Posts: 2977

New York, New York, US

less shadows on the face and perhaps holding one card face up to camera- Ace of Diamonds

Apr 07 14 09:46 pm Link

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Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Less cards, add some poker chips

This is not what I expect to see when thinking of a Las Vegas dealer

Apr 08 14 03:58 am Link

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Xpat John

Posts: 56

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

Thank you for the advice.  It gives me some more things to consider.

Apr 09 14 09:49 pm Link