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self-portrait with Jen T

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:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Overall
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Vision
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Impact

I think that overall this is a great shot. The dark shade of the couch and the soft background perfectly set off the models. It is visually interesting and well-composed.

There are, however a few things that do bother me about the shot. First of all, I don't like the angle of the shelf/ledge in the background as it is not parallel to the edge of the shot itself. This has a tendency to throw the viewer off and make them a little uncomfortable. Unless that was your goal, I would straighten that line.

I also think that the small items in the background serve as a distraction. Unless they are essential to the shot, I would eliminate them.

I think that one of the keys to this piece is your title. If you want to have some fun, then put something in the background that is mentioned in the title. I have always liked that idea, almost as if to say "if you are looking at the models, you are missing the point ...they just happen to be in the shot." It might be a bit odd, but I always like that sort of sense of humor.

As far as the models go, this is a fantastic pose. They are connected, yet compliment each other perfectly. The only change that I would make is to either have both models completely in the frame or both going out of the frame and shooting closer. Either one would work for me.

All in all, a very nice piece!