black on black by summerfield

black on black

this is just my second attempt at a black and black shot and i think i did better the first time. this is one of those shots that must be improved when time and inclination dictate.

i'm struggling with my first writing assignment which is to write a compelling story or about an event that happened in the first decade of my life. i realize that while i could probably write a book about that decade, i find that most were very depressing to tell. the few happy times i could vividly recall always ended up badly. maybe it's just the way i tell it, i don't know. it's saturday and i need to have one for tomorrow's session.
Wowee
January 19th, 2019  
depressing stories can be compelling - go with what you have got as it will feel most natural. I'm sure if you inject your usual style of humour that will lighten it up . Btw all your stories are compelling. Re the black on black - works really well around the dolls head and then the definition is lost in the body. Not sure why that should be. Still, I think it works to a good extent as it is easy to guess the outline and the head is the most important.
January 19th, 2019  
Vikki we know you will do well with whichever you choose
January 19th, 2019  
the doll's head is really clear - but the lighting doesn't seem to be capturing enough of the body to give it edges. It's an interesting challenge

You're in a class to learn, so just turning up with anything that fits the criteria gives you something to work on and improve, doesn't it?
January 19th, 2019  
I have no doubts on your writing abilities. You will make it very compelling. A little light on the edges of the body will improve the black on black photo.
January 19th, 2019  
I like the effect you have created in this photo. Good luck with the writing. That's not something I'm inclined to do.
January 19th, 2019  
Great image. Sometimes you have to take journalistic license and just tell most of the story, you don’t have to tell all of it.
January 19th, 2019  
Courage for your writing assignment ... I have the tendency to put humour everywhere, even in the worst things that have happened to me ...it helps me to de-dramatize or forget more easily...
Even if you are not happy with your black kokeshi, it made me smile and remembered that these japanese wooden dolls were one of my daughter's favorite toy !
January 20th, 2019  
l think you have done marvelously well with the black on black (cute subject) and I know you will do equally well with your story. Just pretend you are writing for one of your photos on 365 and the story will flow. I think you are trying too hard. Just let it happen! You've got this girl!
January 20th, 2019  
I find black on black even tougher than white on white. Perhaps pull her further away from the background and put a bit more light on her and it will do the trick.
As for your assignment - I think that it will be compelling if you tell your story from the heart. But then, that may be just too personal for a first assignment!
January 20th, 2019  
Her little pink bow really pops out there. You tell wonderful stories- especially when they feature your resilience and determination.
January 20th, 2019  
I like your black on black here. She really pops in black. I think once you start writing whatever story, the words will flow.
January 20th, 2019  
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