buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

I've dabbled in Photography for awhile now, but have just recently delved into nudes. On this shoot, I had no reflector, fill flash or any means to control the light. That being said, I would like to have a straight forward critique.

buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

try again

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

I'd say a little MORE light !!!!
Or maybe she's just shy!!!
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buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

Except for the exposure, any critique? And thanks for looking.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

When you crop a person's body you should not crop below the elbow or the knee, because then it looks like yo have an amputee. I think the same applies here where the bush hides her lower arm, and the rock hides her lower leg. Also, without the hand visible on the rock it doesn't look like she is supporting herself.
Her shoulder is a little high, moving her hand forward and a very slight bend in the elbow would also help her look more relaxed.
Otherwise I think this is a nice natural light photo.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Buck, sorry, I was joking, I said that before she magically appeared. You bet I'll say something!!
Just let me look at her first!!!
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buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

It took a while for me to get this to load, so I understand. And her appearance was somewhat magical.

buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

I appreciate your comments. I believe the arm and leg being hidden don't diminish the image, but I definitely agree with the high shoulder issue.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

OK, but first, what in the heck are you doing out in the woods with naked woman THAT beautiful without an octobox, a 5in1, a speed-light or an 85 1.8?!?! I mean nada, probably not even your clothes!!!LoL
The whole shot looks a little soft, like its shot with film.
It's ok to shoot the short side but the light you DO have should be being used in some way to carry the shot. You've got her in mostly all shade except a little mottling which isn't really helping the shot much. You should have McGuyvered it, ripped of your shirt and bounced light into her face using your chest!!!
I'm ok with the missing feet etc., since they are being hidden by natural objects and we easily know the parts are there. It doesn't look awkward to me since they weren't actually poorly cropped.
But you shot it from Slightly behind her which caused her to have to crank her head way around to look at you. Maybe better to be looking off into the distance in front of her or a bit on your side. Could have made much better use of the light that was there.
I will say, the one hand I can see is one of the most beautiful and graceful hands I've ever seen!! She should be or should have been a hand model(parts)!!
All in all a very nice shot of a VERY nice model.
And welcome to the dark side. Hope to see you participating a lot.
Hey, I'll even take back all those mean nasty things I said about you!!
Hope to see you be a regular here.
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buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I dont like the little green bush, it kind of draws my attention away from her, but trust me , she still gets my attention.

buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

If it ain't broke, you shouldn't try to fix it. Uploading was never this difficult before the improvements. Here is another shot. Same girl, same spot,

buckwheat Loc: Clarkdale, AZ and Belen NM

I give up. It was really a good shoot, and she was really a good model. What we have now is a site that BEFORE was a really good place to post pictures, but now is pain in the ass!

jim quist Loc: Missouri

try again

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

[quote=bdk]I dont like the little green bush, quote]

Bush is good, any color!! LoL
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