Interspersed > [Original Message] > From: Leon Mlakar
> The way you set the shot suggests you're not after the portrait but after an > atmosphere/mood/feeling. There was never any intention of making a portrait, certainly not in a traditional sense. > There are very little visual clues to indicate what > mood. It's a kind of ambiguous. Rather, it would be if it wasn't for the > wheel. Very prominent feature in the background. It's got to play some role > in the story. No, it's not ambiguous, it's enigmatic. What mood does the wheel and tire suggest to you? > If this was your goal then it's a successful image. So pleased that you think so ;-)) > But do something about her nose. Perhaps you've seen the other message or two on that point. > P.S. So, what's the wheel doing there <g>? To suggest a mood, as a metaphor, as part of a metaphor in conjunction with Laurie and other elements in the photo, because it was there and made in interesting compositional element ... Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm really pleased that you've given the photo some thought. Shel
